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Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-July-August-2014-Issue-of-Foreign-Affairs-Audiobook/B00NEZSD8Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The July/August 2014 Issue of Foreign Affairs Subtitle: What Really Happened Author: Foreign Affairs Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Highlights Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Foreign Affairs Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: July/August 2014 Volume 93, Number 4 "What Really Happened in Iran", by Ray Takeyh: Conventional wisdom about the 1953 coup in Iran rests on the myth that the CIA toppled the country's democratically elected prime minister. In reality, the coup was primarily a domestic Iranian affair, and the CIA's impact was ultimately insignificant. "What Really Happened in Congo", by Stephen R. Weissman: Newly available evidence shows that the CIA engaged in pervasive political meddling and paramilitary action in Congo during the 1960s - and that the local CIA station chief directly influenced the events that led to the death of Patrice Lumumba, the country's first democratically elected prime minister. "What Really Happened in Chile", by Jack Devine: The 1973 coup in Chile is often included in indictments of U.S. covert action during the Cold War, during which the United States, at the direction of a number of presidents, sometimes took actions of questionable wisdom to prevent or reverse the rise of leftists who Washington feared might lead their countries into the Soviet orbit. In truth, the CIA did not plot with the Chilean military to overthrow Allende. "What Really Happened in Bangladesh", by Harold H. Saunders: In 1971, the Pakistani government orchestrated a brutal military crackdown against the Bengali population in East Pakistan - while the United States stuck by its ally Pakistan. Gary Bass' new book spotlights the "significant complicity" of U.S. President Richard Nixon and his national security adviser, Henry Kissinger, in this "forgotten genocide". Essays: "New World Order": Erik Brynjolfsson, Andrew McAfee, and Michael Spence. Machines are substituting for more types of human labor than ever before. This means that the real winners of the future will be neither the providers of cheap labor nor the owners of ordinary capital, but rather those who can innovate and create new products, services, and business models...and much more. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Foreign Affairs) Tue, 09 Sep 2014 10:28:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-July-August-2014-Issue-of-Foreign-Affairs-Audiobook/B00NEZSD8Y thebookvoice.com 07:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The July/August 2014 Issue of Foreign Affairs Subtitle: What Really Happened Author: Foreign Affairs Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Highlights Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Foreign Affairs Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: July/August 2014 Volume 93, Number 4 "What Really Happened in Iran", by Ray Takeyh: Conventional wisdom about the 1953 coup in Iran rests on the myth that the CIA toppled the country's democratically elected prime minister. In reality, the coup was primarily a domestic Iranian affair, and the CIA's impact was ultimately insignificant. "What Really Happened in Congo", by Stephen R. Weissman: Newly available evidence shows that the CIA engaged in pervasive political meddling and paramilitary action in Congo during the 1960s - and that the local CIA station chief directly influenced the events that led to the death of Patrice Lumumba, the country's first democratically elected prime minister. "What Really Happened in Chile", by Jack Devine: The 1973 coup in Chile is often included in indictments of U.S. covert action during the Cold War, during which the United States, at the direction of a number of presidents, sometimes took actions of questionable wisdom to prevent or reverse the rise of leftists who Washington feared might lead their countries into the Soviet orbit. In truth, the CIA did not plot with the Chilean military to overthrow Allende. "What Really Happened in Bangladesh", by Harold H. Saunders: In 1971, the Pakistani government orchestrated a brutal military crackdown against the Bengali population in East Pakistan - while the United States stuck by its ally Pakistan. Gary Bass' new book spotlights the "significant complicity" of U.S. President Richard Nixon and his national security adviser, Henry Kissinger, in this "forgotten genocide". Essays: "New World Order": Erik Brynjolfsson, Andrew McAfee, and Michael Spence. Machines are substituting for more types of human labor than ever before. This means that the real winners of the future will be neither the providers of cheap labor nor the owners of ordinary capital, but rather those who can innovate and create new products, services, and business models...and much more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The July/August 2014 Issue of Foreign Affairs Subtitle: What Really Happened Author: Foreign Affairs Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Highlights Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Foreign Affairs Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: July/August 2014 Volume 93, Number 4 "What Really Happened in Iran", by Ray Takeyh: Conventional wisdom about the 1953 coup in Iran rests on the myth that the CIA toppled the country's democratically elected prime minister. In reality, the coup was primarily a domestic Iranian affair, and the CIA's impact was ultimately insignificant. "What Really Happened in Congo", by Stephen R. Weissman: Newly available evidence shows that the CIA engaged in pervasive political meddling and paramilitary action in Congo during the 1960s - and that the local CIA station chief directly influenced the events that led to the death of Patrice Lumumba, the country's first democratically elected prime minister. "What Really Happened in Chile", by Jack Devine: The 1973 coup in Chile is often included in indictments of U.S. covert action during the Cold War, during which the United States, at the direction of a number of presidents, sometimes took actions of questionable wisdom to prevent or reverse the rise of leftists who Washington feared might lead their countries into the Soviet orbit. In truth, the CIA did not plot with the Chilean military to overthrow Allende. "What Really Happened in Bangladesh", by Harold H. Saunders: In 1971, the Pakistani government orchestrated a brutal military crackdown against the Bengali population in East Pakistan - while the United States stuck by its ally Pakistan. Gary Bass' new book spotlights the "significant complicity" of U.S. President Richard Nixon and his national security adviser, Henry Kissinger, in this "forgotten genocide". Essays: "New World Order": Erik Brynjolfsson, Andrew McAfee, and Michael Spence. Machines are substituting for more types of human labor than ever before. This means that the real winners of the future will be neither the providers of cheap labor nor the owners of ordinary capital, but rather those who can innovate and create new products, services, and business models...and much more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Why-They-Fought-Audiobook/B00PBDD1WA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why They Fought Subtitle: How War Made the State and the State Made Peace Author: Michael Mandelbaum Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-14 Publisher: Foreign Affairs Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: According to Ian Morris, the author of a sweepinghistory of conflict from prehistoric times to the present, war can sometimes produce safety. Buthis account runs into difficulties as it approaches the present. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Mandelbaum) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 05:56:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Why-They-Fought-Audiobook/B00PBDD1WA thebookvoice.com 00:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why They Fought Subtitle: How War Made the State and the State Made Peace Author: Michael Mandelbaum Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-14 Publisher: Foreign Affairs Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: According to Ian Morris, the author of a sweepinghistory of conflict from prehistoric times to the present, war can sometimes produce safety. Buthis account runs into difficulties as it approaches the present. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why They Fought Subtitle: How War Made the State and the State Made Peace Author: Michael Mandelbaum Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-14 Publisher: Foreign Affairs Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: According to Ian Morris, the author of a sweepinghistory of conflict from prehistoric times to the present, war can sometimes produce safety. Buthis account runs into difficulties as it approaches the present. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ortstermin-Wendepunkte-der-Geschichte-und-ihre-Schauplaetze-von-Troja-bis-Omaha-BeachFAZ-Dossier-Audiobook/B00TLGI6XM Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Ortstermin - Wendepunkte der Geschichte und ihre Schauplätze von Troja bis Omaha Beach(F.A.Z.-Dossier) Autor:: div. Erzähler: Hans Peter Trötscher, Michael Siebler, Ulf von Rauchhaupt, Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 56 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-16-06 Herausgeber: Just GmbH Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Betrachtet man die Geschichte der Menschheit als lineare Abfolge von Ereignissen, ragen besondere Daten daraus hervor, wie die Zacken einer Fieberkurve. Gemeinsam ist diesen Daten, daß sich, wären die damit verbundenen Ereignisse anders verlaufen, womöglich die gesamte folgende Geschichte anders ereignet hätte. Das F.A.Z.-Audio-Dossier "Ortstermin" nimmt Sie mit auf eine Zeitreise zu bedeutenden Schauplätzen der Weltgeschichte. Gehen Sie mit uns der Frage auf den Grund, warum der Mythos Troja bis heute eine zentrale Bedeutung für die Identität der Europäer hat. Verstehen Sie, wie Heinrich IV. in Canossa den weltlichen Staat rettete, wie Napoleon bei Trafalgar und Waterloo gleich zwei Mal sein Imperium verspielte und damit nicht nur die Entstehung des britischen Weltreich ermöglichte. Begleiten Sie uns ins Sarajevo des Jahres 1914 und erleben Sie mit, wie das Ende einer ganzen Epoche von den Schüssen eines serbischen Studenten eingeläutet wurde. Die schockierenden Erlebnisse und Taten eines einzelnen deutschen MG-Schützen geben Einblick in die furchtbare Dramatik der alliierten Landung in der Normandie. Der Mauerfall des Jahres 1989 brachte den Kapitalismus auch in den deutschen Osten. In einem unscheinbaren Berliner Elektroartikel-Laden können Sie schließlich noch einmal dem Gefühl jener Tage nachspüren. Die Themen im Einzelnen: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (div.) Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:46:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ortstermin-Wendepunkte-der-Geschichte-und-ihre-Schauplaetze-von-Troja-bis-Omaha-BeachFAZ-Dossier-Audiobook/B00TLGI6XM thebookvoice.com 01:56:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Ortstermin - Wendepunkte der Geschichte und ihre Schauplätze von Troja bis Omaha Beach(F.A.Z.-Dossier) Autor:: div. Erzähler: Hans Peter Trötscher, Michael Siebler, Ulf von Rauchhaupt, Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 56 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-16-06 Herausgeber: Just GmbH Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Betrachtet man die Geschichte der Menschheit als lineare Abfolge von Ereignissen, ragen besondere Daten daraus hervor, wie die Zacken einer Fieberkurve. Gemeinsam ist diesen Daten, daß sich, wären die damit verbundenen Ereignisse anders verlaufen, womöglich die gesamte folgende Geschichte anders ereignet hätte. Das F.A.Z.-Audio-Dossier "Ortstermin" nimmt Sie mit auf eine Zeitreise zu bedeutenden Schauplätzen der Weltgeschichte. Gehen Sie mit uns der Frage auf den Grund, warum der Mythos Troja bis heute eine zentrale Bedeutung für die Identität der Europäer hat. Verstehen Sie, wie Heinrich IV. in Canossa den weltlichen Staat rettete, wie Napoleon bei Trafalgar und Waterloo gleich zwei Mal sein Imperium verspielte und damit nicht nur die Entstehung des britischen Weltreich ermöglichte. Begleiten Sie uns ins Sarajevo des Jahres 1914 und erleben Sie mit, wie das Ende einer ganzen Epoche von den Schüssen eines serbischen Studenten eingeläutet wurde. Die schockierenden Erlebnisse und Taten eines einzelnen deutschen MG-Schützen geben Einblick in die furchtbare Dramatik der alliierten Landung in der Normandie. Der Mauerfall des Jahres 1989 brachte den Kapitalismus auch in den deutschen Osten. In einem unscheinbaren Berliner Elektroartikel-Laden können Sie schließlich noch einmal dem Gefühl jener Tage nachspüren. Die Themen im Einzelnen: Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Ortstermin - Wendepunkte der Geschichte und ihre Schauplätze von Troja bis Omaha Beach(F.A.Z.-Dossier) Autor:: div. Erzähler: Hans Peter Trötscher, Michael Siebler, Ulf von Rauchhaupt, Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 56 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-16-06 Herausgeber: Just GmbH Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Betrachtet man die Geschichte der Menschheit als lineare Abfolge von Ereignissen, ragen besondere Daten daraus hervor, wie die Zacken einer Fieberkurve. Gemeinsam ist diesen Daten, daß sich, wären die damit verbundenen Ereignisse anders verlaufen, womöglich die gesamte folgende Geschichte anders ereignet hätte. Das F.A.Z.-Audio-Dossier "Ortstermin" nimmt Sie mit auf eine Zeitreise zu bedeutenden Schauplätzen der Weltgeschichte. Gehen Sie mit uns der Frage auf den Grund, warum der Mythos Troja bis heute eine zentrale Bedeutung für die Identität der Europäer hat. Verstehen Sie, wie Heinrich IV. in Canossa den weltlichen Staat rettete, wie Napoleon bei Trafalgar und Waterloo gleich zwei Mal sein Imperium verspielte und damit nicht nur die Entstehung des britischen Weltreich ermöglichte. Begleiten Sie uns ins Sarajevo des Jahres 1914 und erleben Sie mit, wie das Ende einer ganzen Epoche von den Schüssen eines serbischen Studenten eingeläutet wurde. Die schockierenden Erlebnisse und Taten eines einzelnen deutschen MG-Schützen geben Einblick in die furchtbare Dramatik der alliierten Landung in der Normandie. Der Mauerfall des Jahres 1989 brachte den Kapitalismus auch in den deutschen Osten. In einem unscheinbaren Berliner Elektroartikel-Laden können Sie schließlich noch einmal dem Gefühl jener Tage nachspüren. Die Themen im Einzelnen: https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Europa-Impressionen-einer-widerspenstigen-Gemeinschaft-FAZ-Dossier-Audiobook/B00TLGCHXC Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Europa - Impressionen einer widerspenstigen Gemeinschaft (F.A.Z.-Dossier) Autor:: div. Erzähler: Olaf Pessler, Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 59 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-17-07 Herausgeber: Just GmbH Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Europa im Allgemeinen und mit der europäischen Union im Besonderen hat es so seine Eigenheiten. Wohl schützen die Europäer die Vorzüge, die die europäische Einigung so mit sich brachte, wie die Grenzöffnungen, den freien Warenverkehr und die Währungsunion, letzlich haben sie aber immer auch eine Menge zu kritisieren, ja sogar in Grund und Boden zu verdammen. Mal ist des die undurchschaubare Politik einer ohnehin mit einem kaum nachvollziehbaren Mandat ausgestatteten EU-Kommission, mal die kaum nachvollziehbare Diskussion um die europäische Verfassung, mal eine argumentativ vielfach nicht nachvollzogene Osterweiterung, die die Europäer zum Protest treibt. Im historischen Kontext kann man aber sogar das vor allem als positives Signal verstehen. Vor wenig mehr als sechzig Jahren tobte immerhin noch der Zweite Weltkrieg. Im Zuge des darauf folgenden kalten Krieges wurde Europa scheinbar unheilbar in zwei Hälften geschnitten. Im Audio-Dossier "Hallo Europa!" werfen die Autoren der F.A.Z. den Blick auf uns und unsere Nachbarn und beobachten den europäischen Alltag. Sie analysieren die aktuellen Probleme der Europäischen Union und beleuchten die gewachsenen Defizite der politischen Gemeinschaft. Schließlich lassen wir im letzten Teil Stimmen aus den Jahren 1951, 1957 und 1972 zu Wort kommen, aus denen angesichts des Schuman-Vertrags, der Römischen Verträge und der ersten wirklichen Erweiterung der damaligen EWG noch immer die große Hoffnung auf eine echte Einung Europas und das Ende aller europäischen Kriege spricht. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (div.) Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:31:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Europa-Impressionen-einer-widerspenstigen-Gemeinschaft-FAZ-Dossier-Audiobook/B00TLGCHXC thebookvoice.com 01:59:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Europa - Impressionen einer widerspenstigen Gemeinschaft (F.A.Z.-Dossier) Autor:: div. Erzähler: Olaf Pessler, Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 59 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-17-07 Herausgeber: Just GmbH Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Europa im Allgemeinen und mit der europäischen Union im Besonderen hat es so seine Eigenheiten. Wohl schützen die Europäer die Vorzüge, die die europäische Einigung so mit sich brachte, wie die Grenzöffnungen, den freien Warenverkehr und die Währungsunion, letzlich haben sie aber immer auch eine Menge zu kritisieren, ja sogar in Grund und Boden zu verdammen. Mal ist des die undurchschaubare Politik einer ohnehin mit einem kaum nachvollziehbaren Mandat ausgestatteten EU-Kommission, mal die kaum nachvollziehbare Diskussion um die europäische Verfassung, mal eine argumentativ vielfach nicht nachvollzogene Osterweiterung, die die Europäer zum Protest treibt. Im historischen Kontext kann man aber sogar das vor allem als positives Signal verstehen. Vor wenig mehr als sechzig Jahren tobte immerhin noch der Zweite Weltkrieg. Im Zuge des darauf folgenden kalten Krieges wurde Europa scheinbar unheilbar in zwei Hälften geschnitten. Im Audio-Dossier "Hallo Europa!" werfen die Autoren der F.A.Z. den Blick auf uns und unsere Nachbarn und beobachten den europäischen Alltag. Sie analysieren die aktuellen Probleme der Europäischen Union und beleuchten die gewachsenen Defizite der politischen Gemeinschaft. Schließlich lassen wir im letzten Teil Stimmen aus den Jahren 1951, 1957 und 1972 zu Wort kommen, aus denen angesichts des Schuman-Vertrags, der Römischen Verträge und der ersten wirklichen Erweiterung der damaligen EWG noch immer die große Hoffnung auf eine echte Einung Europas und das Ende aller europäischen Kriege spricht. Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Europa - Impressionen einer widerspenstigen Gemeinschaft (F.A.Z.-Dossier) Autor:: div. Erzähler: Olaf Pessler, Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 59 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-17-07 Herausgeber: Just GmbH Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Europa im Allgemeinen und mit der europäischen Union im Besonderen hat es so seine Eigenheiten. Wohl schützen die Europäer die Vorzüge, die die europäische Einigung so mit sich brachte, wie die Grenzöffnungen, den freien Warenverkehr und die Währungsunion, letzlich haben sie aber immer auch eine Menge zu kritisieren, ja sogar in Grund und Boden zu verdammen. Mal ist des die undurchschaubare Politik einer ohnehin mit einem kaum nachvollziehbaren Mandat ausgestatteten EU-Kommission, mal die kaum nachvollziehbare Diskussion um die europäische Verfassung, mal eine argumentativ vielfach nicht nachvollzogene Osterweiterung, die die Europäer zum Protest treibt. Im historischen Kontext kann man aber sogar das vor allem als positives Signal verstehen. Vor wenig mehr als sechzig Jahren tobte immerhin noch der Zweite Weltkrieg. Im Zuge des darauf folgenden kalten Krieges wurde Europa scheinbar unheilbar in zwei Hälften geschnitten. Im Audio-Dossier "Hallo Europa!" werfen die Autoren der F.A.Z. den Blick auf uns und unsere Nachbarn und beobachten den europäischen Alltag. Sie analysieren die aktuellen Probleme der Europäischen Union und beleuchten die gewachsenen Defizite der politischen Gemeinschaft. Schließlich lassen wir im letzten Teil Stimmen aus den Jahren 1951, 1957 und 1972 zu Wort kommen, aus denen angesichts des Schuman-Vertrags, der Römischen Verträge und der ersten wirklichen Erweiterung der damaligen EWG noch immer die große Hoffnung auf eine echte Einung Europas und das Ende aller europäischen Kriege spricht. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Striking-Back-Audiobook/B002V8MH1Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Striking Back Subtitle: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel's Deadly Response Author: Aaron J. Klein Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 568 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Back in Israel, Prime Minister Golda Meir vows to track down those responsible and, in Menachem Begin's words, "run these criminals and murderers off the face of the earth". A secret Mossad unit is mobilized, a list of targets drawn up. Thus begins the Israeli response, a mission that unfolds not over months but over decades. The Mossad has never spoken about this operation. No one has known the real story. Until now. In this riveting account, Aaron Klein peels back the layers of myth and misinformation about the "shadow war" against Black September and other terrorist groups. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Aaron J. Klein) Fri, 20 Jan 2006 08:17:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Striking-Back-Audiobook/B002V8MH1Y thebookvoice.com 07:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Striking Back Subtitle: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel's Deadly Response Author: Aaron J. Klein Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 568 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Back in Israel, Prime Minister Golda Meir vows to track down those responsible and, in Menachem Begin's words, "run these criminals and murderers off the face of the earth". A secret Mossad unit is mobilized, a list of targets drawn up. Thus begins the Israeli response, a mission that unfolds not over months but over decades. The Mossad has never spoken about this operation. No one has known the real story. Until now. In this riveting account, Aaron Klein peels back the layers of myth and misinformation about the "shadow war" against Black September and other terrorist groups. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Striking Back Subtitle: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel's Deadly Response Author: Aaron J. Klein Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 568 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Back in Israel, Prime Minister Golda Meir vows to track down those responsible and, in Menachem Begin's words, "run these criminals and murderers off the face of the earth". A secret Mossad unit is mobilized, a list of targets drawn up. Thus begins the Israeli response, a mission that unfolds not over months but over decades. The Mossad has never spoken about this operation. No one has known the real story. Until now. In this riveting account, Aaron Klein peels back the layers of myth and misinformation about the "shadow war" against Black September and other terrorist groups. Members Reviews: History of the Israeli Secret Service This is less a story of the Munich Massacre, than of the Israeli hunt for those involved in that event. Having just listened to the CIA history, Legacy of Ashes, the difference between the two secret services is striking. While the author notes that mistakes were made, and questions whether the assassinations made any difference, the Mossad at least had the appearance of competence, unlike the CIA. The recording is very good. While I cannot vouch that all of the foreign names were properly pronouced, Mr. Rudnicki did a credible job; is there anything that he can't read? I think I would listen to him reading a phone book! In all, I enjoyed the book. It is very specific regarding names places and dates, so its it good for those who enjoy history. The pacing is good. It is written from an Israeli standpoint, but is fairly balanced, noting the mistakes that were made and some of the motivations involved. I found it a fascinating listen. engrossing!! This tale is like a real-life James Bond story without the silly stuff. Justice is applied violently (and sometimes erroneously) as the reader rollercoasts through two decades of Israeli-Arab conflicts. I could barely turn off the recording, doing so only when I had to. I let a friend listen to it (he is not big on audiobooks) and he was enthralled. Can you tell I liked it? One of the best I have heard. You do need some working knowledge of current affairs of the latter 20th century though. The quality of the narration is also superb. Great!!! The Munich Olympics was a heartbreaker! This book tells the whole story, from first concerns about security weaknesses in Olympic Village housing through the attacks, and then follow-up by the Mossad. I rented a documentary about this (I think it was called "One Day in September") after listening to this account. It was a great addition to the book, with lots of actual footage of people and events described so well here. The narration is excellent, as well. Highly recommended!!! One of the Best! Absolutely Fantastic! They don't get much better than this book! WOW! What a book! I was a little too young to remember the Munich Massacre, so after this book, I also rented a documentary of the event. There is so much good stuff in here, it's hard to know where to start. The details of the hostage taking and the unbelievable response of the German Special forces were not only fascinating, but very troubling as well. The author maintains his neutrality well. He portrayal of the German Special Forces is balanced with the story of the operatives who killed the wrong person (and went to jail for it). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-The-Second-Oldest-Profession-Part-1-Audiobook/B006ZN2E7I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: The Second Oldest Profession, Part 1 Subtitle: A World History of Espionage Author: Prof. Jeffrey Burds Narrator: Prof. Jeffrey Burds Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Professor Jeffrey Burds of Northeastern University delves into the history of espionage in this eye-opening lecture series. The course opens with espionage activity in the ancient world and the Roman Empire and continues with the American Revolution, Age of Napoleon, and American Civil War. Throughout this compelling discussion it becomes evident that spying is not only a never-ending source of fascination but also a major contributor to world history and the development of nations. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Prof. Jeffrey Burds) Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:38:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-The-Second-Oldest-Profession-Part-1-Audiobook/B006ZN2E7I thebookvoice.com 07:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: The Second Oldest Profession, Part 1 Subtitle: A World History of Espionage Author: Prof. Jeffrey Burds Narrator: Prof. Jeffrey Burds Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Professor Jeffrey Burds of Northeastern University delves into the history of espionage in this eye-opening lecture series. The course opens with espionage activity in the ancient world and the Roman Empire and continues with the American Revolution, Age of Napoleon, and American Civil War. Throughout this compelling discussion it becomes evident that spying is not only a never-ending source of fascination but also a major contributor to world history and the development of nations. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: The Second Oldest Profession, Part 1 Subtitle: A World History of Espionage Author: Prof. Jeffrey Burds Narrator: Prof. Jeffrey Burds Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Professor Jeffrey Burds of Northeastern University delves into the history of espionage in this eye-opening lecture series. The course opens with espionage activity in the ancient world and the Roman Empire and continues with the American Revolution, Age of Napoleon, and American Civil War. Throughout this compelling discussion it becomes evident that spying is not only a never-ending source of fascination but also a major contributor to world history and the development of nations. Members Reviews: Fascinating! What did you love best about The Modern Scholar: The Second Oldest Profession, Part 1? This has many very interesting stories about the important role of espionage in history. Any additional comments? I want Part 2! Excellent Where does The Modern Scholar: The Second Oldest Profession, Part 1 rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This ranks in the top ten percent of the three hundred or so audio books I have heard, probably because it relates to my 28 year career as an intelligence officer in the US Army. Professor Burds is to be congratulated for this outstanding presentation. I am dismayed at the gratuitous one star review posted here with no explanation of the reason for it. Why a person would do such a thing escapes me. Bad reviews are useful only if they have substance. If there were any way for the editors to excise reviews that serve only a destructive purpose, I would urge them to remove the review by F-M, and not to accept such contributions in future. Any additional comments? I look forward very much to Part 2! ERRORS-CARELESS AUDIO EDITING-v. interesting tho Is there anything you would change about this book? The audio editing has been done carelessly, resulting in needless ERROR of facts - e.g. in the audio book the Professor says, Julius Cesar changed his name to Augustus, in the PDF the same section has the correct FULL NAME for Octavius, who changed his same to Augustus. Problem is, how many other mistakes are there???? Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? It's great information, but it's accuracy is harmed by the careless audio editing. How did the narrator detract from the book? The Professor has great information, but it's very obvious that he's reading from the written page, he sounds rushed, reading without imparting his actual understanding of the information. No doubt if he were actually lecturing for real, the sense of the words would come through naturally. The performance makes it hard to comprehend the information. Was The Modern Scholar: The Second Oldest Profession, Part 1 worth the listening time? It is definitely worth listening to, it's a very interesting subject. But frankly, with the mistakes, it's hard to get too enthusiastic until the audio book has be re-edited and the performance worked on. BUT THE INFORMATION IS FASCINATING, I'm writing this, precisely because I'm hoping this repair work will be done, then it will be a really great lecture! Any additional comments? The Professor makes a mistake saying 1504 instead of 1604 somewhere ... it was probably in the section on Elizabethan spycraft. Interesting, but not compelling For the casual history buff, there is some new information here that might surprise. But if you are looking for exciting historical stories of espionage--not so much. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Shadows-of-War-Audiobook/B014I48UKU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadows of War Author: Michael Ridpath Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-15 Publisher: Lamplight Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: October 1939: War has been declared, but until the armies massed on either side of the French/German border engage, all is quiet on the Western Front. But just because its quiet doesn't mean that it's not deadly. There are those who believe the war no one wants to fight should be brought to a swift conclusion, even if it means treachery. Critic Reviews: "Brilliant... the writing is typical top-calibre Ridpath." (Craig Russell) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Ridpath) Thu, 03 Sep 2015 08:30:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Shadows-of-War-Audiobook/B014I48UKU thebookvoice.com 14:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadows of War Author: Michael Ridpath Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-15 Publisher: Lamplight Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: October 1939: War has been declared, but until the armies massed on either side of the French/German border engage, all is quiet on the Western Front. But just because its quiet doesn't mean that it's not deadly. There are those who believe the war no one wants to fight should be brought to a swift conclusion, even if it means treachery. Critic Reviews: "Brilliant... the writing is typical top-calibre Ridpath." (Craig Russell) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadows of War Author: Michael Ridpath Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-03-15 Publisher: Lamplight Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: October 1939: War has been declared, but until the armies massed on either side of the French/German border engage, all is quiet on the Western Front. But just because its quiet doesn't mean that it's not deadly. There are those who believe the war no one wants to fight should be brought to a swift conclusion, even if it means treachery. Critic Reviews: "Brilliant... the writing is typical top-calibre Ridpath." (Craig Russell) Members Reviews: Seems familiar in a good way Any additional comments? A good WWII story that falls in comfortably with Jack Higgins and Len Deighton. It only had 4 reviews when I picked it but I am glad I did. It's more straight forward and plot driven that Furst, who I like too, and not as much work to listen to and follow. Narrator does a nice job. If you like this try Greg Iles WWII books perhaps. A really good listen Would you listen to Shadows of War again? Why? I would certainly listen to this book again. It is perfect for listening on a dark and stormy night, sitting by a real fire with a glass of wine. It captures all the drama of the old black and white films of the '40's that I so enjoy. What other book might you compare Shadows of War to, and why? It has a similar feel to The Smiler with the Knife by Nicholas Blake. Capturing the chaos and drama of the interwar years and the rise of fascism and the threat of communism to the status quo Which scene did you most enjoy? The scene where the hero confronts his pacifist but perfectly clueless parent. I admired the aged french woman and her straightforward solution to the problems presented Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The emotional reaction I had to this book was simply of enjoyment. It did not make me laugh or cry though the scene between Annalisa and the police was quite harrowing. Any additional comments? I thoroughly enjoyed this very well crafted story with is twists and turns and would recommend it to anyone, who like me, enjoys books from that era. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dark-City-Audiobook/B01JN1XKLW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark City Subtitle: Crime in Wartime London Author: Simon Read Narrator: Kim Hartman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-16 Publisher: Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There was more to wartime London than stiff upper lips and rousing choruses of 'Roll Out the Barrel'. There was crime and plenty of it in the time of blackouts, Blitz and bloodshed, and it is chronicled here in this lively and accessible history. Criminals hunted their prey without fear of reprisal. Many operated under the cover of darkness, emerging when the city sank into the oblivion of its nightly blackout. Others simply struck whenever opportunity presented itself. At a time when Londoners were pulling together in the face of terrible adversity, there were an increasing number of looters, racketeers, terrorists, criminal gangs, prostitutes, rapists and murderers stalking the bomb-ravaged, panic-ridden streets, and this audiobook chronicles the rapid rise of crime throughout this turbulent period. Indeed, wartime London was a criminal's paradise. The number of bodies being retrieved during the Blitz made it virtually impossible for authorities to perform autopsies on all of them. The question soon arose: who were the victims of bombings, and who had simply been murdered? Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the London Blitz, award-winning crime writer Simon Read paints a vivid picture of what life was really like in 1940s London profiles the crimes of its most notorious perpetrators, including the Blackout Ripper, Chicago Joe, the Elephant Boys, and the infamous Rillington Place Murderer, John Reginald Christie. About the author: Simon Read's true crime publications include Human Game: The True Story of the 'Great Escape' Murders and the Hunt for the Gestapo Gunmen; War of Worlds; The Blackout Murders and On the House: The Bizarre Killing of Michael Malloy. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Simon Read) Thu, 04 Aug 2016 13:50:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dark-City-Audiobook/B01JN1XKLW thebookvoice.com 08:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark City Subtitle: Crime in Wartime London Author: Simon Read Narrator: Kim Hartman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-16 Publisher: Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There was more to wartime London than stiff upper lips and rousing choruses of 'Roll Out the Barrel'. There was crime and plenty of it in the time of blackouts, Blitz and bloodshed, and it is chronicled here in this lively and accessible history. Criminals hunted their prey without fear of reprisal. Many operated under the cover of darkness, emerging when the city sank into the oblivion of its nightly blackout. Others simply struck whenever opportunity presented itself. At a time when Londoners were pulling together in the face of terrible adversity, there were an increasing number of looters, racketeers, terrorists, criminal gangs, prostitutes, rapists and murderers stalking the bomb-ravaged, panic-ridden streets, and this audiobook chronicles the rapid rise of crime throughout this turbulent period. Indeed, wartime London was a criminal's paradise. The number of bodies being retrieved during the Blitz made it virtually impossible for authorities to perform autopsies on all of them. The question soon arose: who were the victims of bombings, and who had simply been murdered? Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the London Blitz, award-winning crime writer Simon Read paints a vivid picture of what life was really like in 1940s London profiles the crimes of its most notorious perpetrators, including the Blackout Ripper, Chicago Joe, the Elephant Boys, and the infamous Rillington Place Murderer, John Reginald Christie. About the author: Simon Read's true crime publications include Human Game: The True Story of the 'Great Escape' Murders and the Hunt for the Gestapo Gunmen; War of Worlds; The Blackout Murders and On the House: The Bizarre Killing of Michael Malloy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark City Subtitle: Crime in Wartime London Author: Simon Read Narrator: Kim Hartman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-16 Publisher: Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There was more to wartime London than stiff upper lips and rousing choruses of 'Roll Out the Barrel'. There was crime and plenty of it in the time of blackouts, Blitz and bloodshed, and it is chronicled here in this lively and accessible history. Criminals hunted their prey without fear of reprisal. Many operated under the cover of darkness, emerging when the city sank into the oblivion of its nightly blackout. Others simply struck whenever opportunity presented itself. At a time when Londoners were pulling together in the face of terrible adversity, there were an increasing number of looters, racketeers, terrorists, criminal gangs, prostitutes, rapists and murderers stalking the bomb-ravaged, panic-ridden streets, and this audiobook chronicles the rapid rise of crime throughout this turbulent period. Indeed, wartime London was a criminal's paradise. The number of bodies being retrieved during the Blitz made it virtually impossible for authorities to perform autopsies on all of them. The question soon arose: who were the victims of bombings, and who had simply been murdered? Coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the London Blitz, award-winning crime writer Simon Read paints a vivid picture of what life was really like in 1940s London profiles the crimes of its most notorious perpetrators, including the Blackout Ripper, Chicago Joe, the Elephant Boys, and the infamous Rillington Place Murderer, John Reginald Christie. About the author: Simon Read's true crime publications include Human Game: The True Story of the 'Great Escape' Murders and the Hunt for the Gestapo Gunmen; War of Worlds; The Blackout Murders and On the House: The Bizarre Killing of Michael Malloy. Members Reviews: Interesting. But it's not history. It's entertainment history I bought this because i am interested in the period and not many books have been written about crimes of the time. This is good as an overview. An intellectual bookend about Orwell and his view of crime. However it isn't history. Too much is made of what characters did together where there is no evidence and quite a bit of it is clearly taken from autopsy reports and police reports and over written. It's fun but not that exhaustive. Kim Hartman's reading is excitable and sometimes far too much. Like a cross be written a school teacher reading to nine year olds and an Agatha Christie hammy performance. It's ok. Just not the best. Narration Sorry Kim but the book was read in the style one would expect in a child's book. Over dramatised & at times, a little patronising. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hunting-Evil-Audiobook/B003ZTZ1PM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunting Evil Author: Guy Walters Narrator: Daniel Philpott Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-10 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: At the end of the Second World War, some of the highest ranking Nazis escaped from justice, Aided and abetted by the Vatican, they travelled down secret 'rat lines' and were taken in by shady Argentine secret agents. Vengeful Holocaust survivors and inept politicians attempted to bring them to justice and there were daring plots to kidnap or assassinate the fugitives. Guy Walters has travelled the world in pursuit of the real account of how the Nazis escaped at the end of the war, the attempts to bring them to justice, and what happened to those that got away. Critic Reviews: "Walters has managed to weave this mass of information into an absorbing and thoroughly gripping whole" (Telegraph) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Guy Walters) Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:41:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hunting-Evil-Audiobook/B003ZTZ1PM thebookvoice.com 18:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunting Evil Author: Guy Walters Narrator: Daniel Philpott Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-10 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: At the end of the Second World War, some of the highest ranking Nazis escaped from justice, Aided and abetted by the Vatican, they travelled down secret 'rat lines' and were taken in by shady Argentine secret agents. Vengeful Holocaust survivors and inept politicians attempted to bring them to justice and there were daring plots to kidnap or assassinate the fugitives. Guy Walters has travelled the world in pursuit of the real account of how the Nazis escaped at the end of the war, the attempts to bring them to justice, and what happened to those that got away. Critic Reviews: "Walters has managed to weave this mass of information into an absorbing and thoroughly gripping whole" (Telegraph) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunting Evil Author: Guy Walters Narrator: Daniel Philpott Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-10 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: At the end of the Second World War, some of the highest ranking Nazis escaped from justice, Aided and abetted by the Vatican, they travelled down secret 'rat lines' and were taken in by shady Argentine secret agents. Vengeful Holocaust survivors and inept politicians attempted to bring them to justice and there were daring plots to kidnap or assassinate the fugitives. Guy Walters has travelled the world in pursuit of the real account of how the Nazis escaped at the end of the war, the attempts to bring them to justice, and what happened to those that got away. Critic Reviews: "Walters has managed to weave this mass of information into an absorbing and thoroughly gripping whole" (Telegraph) Members Reviews: informative, interesting, often startling This is a comprehensive look at the lives of prominent Nazis who got away, the efforts made by some to track them down, and the surprising lack of effort by various agencies and governments who actively helped war criminals to escape at the end of the war or who turned a blind eye. As well as household names like Mengele, Barbie, Eichmann, we hear the stories of lesser known or unknown players as they are cleverly interwoven. We meet victims of persecution, torture, deportation, and death, the perpetrators and adminstrators of these acts, 'Nazi hunters' (successful and otherwise), military personnel, politicians - a vast array of people on all sides and at all levels. Compiling all of the material would have been a mammoth task and Guy Walters has done a remarkable job in compiling the evidence and presenting it in such a readable and compelling manner. Daniel Philpott's reading is superb - he has a very pleasant voice and accent, and is a pleasure to listen to. Importantly for a book of this type, it sounds as though he is a German native speaker so all his pronunciations of German names and words are spot-on, and his pronunciations and accents in the numerous other languages in this book are admirable. This is not an 'easy' read, it requires concentration, but it held my attention throughout and I learned a great deal. Highly recommended for anyone interested in WWII and its aftermath, the way governments and other bureaucracies work, human nature, and the interplay of expediency and principle. 'Excellent Listening' This is a magnificent listen. I thought I knew most of the history of the WW2 war crimes. This taught me that I did not. Every school pupil should be made to listen or read this story, to ensure it never happens again. Very difficult to comprehend the atrocities carried out by these people, both the war criminals and the allies in using them after the war. The most appalling part of the story for me was the complicity of the Catholic church in helping the Nazi war criminals to escape the justice they so thoroughly deserved. Bought with trepidation and glad I did Like the majority the crimes committed by the Nazis sicken me. However, I has for sometime sought a fact based book describing the 'war' to bring them to justice. I knew that this had not been widely achieved but am disgusted that 'we' (as in the International community) never achieved even a major proportion of justice for those slaughtered by the Nazis. As a British subject I am also disgusted by our complicity in employing Nazis after the war. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Wild-One-Audiobook/B01NH9PGA9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wild One Author: James Pattinson Narrator: Peter Wickham Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: Soundings Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Hector Langdon volunteered for service in the army in World War I when he was no more than 17 years old, though he gave his age as 20. It was the kind of reckless action he was to take all his life, much to the regret of his solicitor father who wished him to follow in the same profession. Hector would have none of it - it would have been far too boring for his taste. So he drifted from one occupation to another after the war, never really settling down. It seemed he had to be forever on the move. Until he met Eva Gray, and even that meeting was to lead in the end to tragedy. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Pattinson) Wed, 25 Jan 2017 03:54:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Wild-One-Audiobook/B01NH9PGA9 thebookvoice.com 05:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wild One Author: James Pattinson Narrator: Peter Wickham Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: Soundings Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Hector Langdon volunteered for service in the army in World War I when he was no more than 17 years old, though he gave his age as 20. It was the kind of reckless action he was to take all his life, much to the regret of his solicitor father who wished him to follow in the same profession. Hector would have none of it - it would have been far too boring for his taste. So he drifted from one occupation to another after the war, never really settling down. It seemed he had to be forever on the move. Until he met Eva Gray, and even that meeting was to lead in the end to tragedy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wild One Author: James Pattinson Narrator: Peter Wickham Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: Soundings Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Hector Langdon volunteered for service in the army in World War I when he was no more than 17 years old, though he gave his age as 20. It was the kind of reckless action he was to take all his life, much to the regret of his solicitor father who wished him to follow in the same profession. Hector would have none of it - it would have been far too boring for his taste. So he drifted from one occupation to another after the war, never really settling down. It seemed he had to be forever on the move. Until he met Eva Gray, and even that meeting was to lead in the end to tragedy. Members Reviews: Okay But a Lot Better Pattinson Novels Out There There's nothing wrong with The Wild One but Pattinson has written a lot better novels such as The Silent Voyage, Skeleton Island, The Time of Your Life, Away With Murder, Blind Date, The Murmansk Assignment, Obituary for Howard Grey, Crane, The Animal Gang, Spoilers, The Golden Reef and Life Preserver. In The Wild One the reader follows the life of Hector Langdon a young man whose father wants him to follow him into life as a solicitor but he will have none of that. He lies about his age to join the army in World War I, joins the British Police in their fight against the IRA, travelled the USA and has other adventures which bring him close to the hand of death. The Wild One is also a little bit predictable and has cousins falling in love and wanting to sleep with each other with no mention that there is something wrong with this by Pattinson. It is a good read but if you can get it from a library do so as there are better Pattinson novels to pay money for. Pattinson writes in an old man style where his characters use words that show Pattinson is obviously from a previous generation and not quite down with the lingo of today but this style does add something unique and enjoyable to his novels. Buy one of Pattinson's masterpieces instead but check out The Wild One if you can get a cheap or free copy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/After-the-War-Audiobook/B072N3Y1F4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After the War Author: Hervé Le Corre, Sam Taylor - translation Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-17 Publisher: MacLehose Press Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: 1950's Bordeaux. Even now, the Second World War is never far from people's memories, particularly in a city where the scars of collaboration and resistance are more keenly felt than ever. But another war has already begun. A war without a name, far away across the sea, in Algeria, where young men are sent to fight in a brutal conflict. Daniel knows what awaits him. He's heard stories. Patrols, ambushes, reprisals, massacres, mutilations, all beneath a burning North African sun. He has just a month left before he leaves, but, haunted by the loss of his parents and sister in the atrocities of the last war, Daniel questions why he is even going to fight in the first place. Meanwhile, past crimes are returning to haunt Albert Darlac, the godfather of Bordeaux: corrupt police chief, fascist sympathiser and onetime collaborator. Before long a series of explosive events will set off a spiral of violence that will bring the horrific legacy of wars past and present to the streets of Bordeaux. Translated from the French by Sam Taylor. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hervé Le Corre) Thu, 29 Jun 2017 02:21:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/After-the-War-Audiobook/B072N3Y1F4 thebookvoice.com 16:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After the War Author: Hervé Le Corre, Sam Taylor - translation Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-17 Publisher: MacLehose Press Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: 1950's Bordeaux. Even now, the Second World War is never far from people's memories, particularly in a city where the scars of collaboration and resistance are more keenly felt than ever. But another war has already begun. A war without a name, far away across the sea, in Algeria, where young men are sent to fight in a brutal conflict. Daniel knows what awaits him. He's heard stories. Patrols, ambushes, reprisals, massacres, mutilations, all beneath a burning North African sun. He has just a month left before he leaves, but, haunted by the loss of his parents and sister in the atrocities of the last war, Daniel questions why he is even going to fight in the first place. Meanwhile, past crimes are returning to haunt Albert Darlac, the godfather of Bordeaux: corrupt police chief, fascist sympathiser and onetime collaborator. Before long a series of explosive events will set off a spiral of violence that will bring the horrific legacy of wars past and present to the streets of Bordeaux. Translated from the French by Sam Taylor. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After the War Author: Hervé Le Corre, Sam Taylor - translation Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-17 Publisher: MacLehose Press Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: 1950's Bordeaux. Even now, the Second World War is never far from people's memories, particularly in a city where the scars of collaboration and resistance are more keenly felt than ever. But another war has already begun. A war without a name, far away across the sea, in Algeria, where young men are sent to fight in a brutal conflict. Daniel knows what awaits him. He's heard stories. Patrols, ambushes, reprisals, massacres, mutilations, all beneath a burning North African sun. He has just a month left before he leaves, but, haunted by the loss of his parents and sister in the atrocities of the last war, Daniel questions why he is even going to fight in the first place. Meanwhile, past crimes are returning to haunt Albert Darlac, the godfather of Bordeaux: corrupt police chief, fascist sympathiser and onetime collaborator. Before long a series of explosive events will set off a spiral of violence that will bring the horrific legacy of wars past and present to the streets of Bordeaux. Translated from the French by Sam Taylor. Members Reviews: Dazzling Language to Little Avail Raphael is a literate writer and his narrative skills, his flair for witty dialogue, and his powers of insight should all add up to a book far better than this is. The problem is, first of all, the smugly, all-purpose brilliantly wrought dialogue: No one speaks like an ordinary human being. It's like reading a book where everyone is Oscar Wilde or Noel Coward. No, I find myself protestig: Everyone is a verbal exhibitionist! After reading about this huge plethora of magnificently talented narcissists who are reckless with one another's lives, one longs for someone ordinary and heartfelt, say like the protagonist in Colm Toibin's latest novel, Nora Webster. The problem is compounded by Raphael's chief narrative device, which is to more or less continually jump scenes to a new array of characters, who of course, speak exclusively in exquisite puns and ripostes. The novel is ostensibly about opportunism and various forms of selling out, but I can't help thinking (and feeling) that its really about unloveable jerks who wrap themselves up in dazzling language to little avail for either the reader or themselves. I'd far rather read a Ross MacDonald whodunnit, say, or Proust! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sun-Tzu-Quotes-Audiobook/B01M63WNN3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sun Tzu Quotes Author: Jeffrey Dale Jeschke Narrator: Vanessa Padla Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: Jeffrey Dale Jeschke Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A brief guide into the ancient and brilliant mind of Master Sun Tzu. Includes what is perceived to be some of his greatest proverbial sayings. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeffrey Dale Jeschke) Tue, 18 Oct 2016 08:43:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sun-Tzu-Quotes-Audiobook/B01M63WNN3 thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sun Tzu Quotes Author: Jeffrey Dale Jeschke Narrator: Vanessa Padla Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: Jeffrey Dale Jeschke Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A brief guide into the ancient and brilliant mind of Master Sun Tzu. Includes what is perceived to be some of his greatest proverbial sayings. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sun Tzu Quotes Author: Jeffrey Dale Jeschke Narrator: Vanessa Padla Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: Jeffrey Dale Jeschke Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A brief guide into the ancient and brilliant mind of Master Sun Tzu. Includes what is perceived to be some of his greatest proverbial sayings. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dangerous-Games-Audiobook/B002V0PND6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dangerous Games Subtitle: The Uses and Abuses of History Author: Margaret MacMillan Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: As professional 21st-century historians cede the literary field to the popular amateur, history and its meanings become muddled - especially in the punditocracy championed by modern media. Copious amounts of cherry-picked facts and manufactured heroes are used to create a narrative rather than give any insight into past events. MacMillan offers an antidote to this by providing the necessary tools to help interpret history in constructive ways. Critic Reviews: "This is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the importance of correctly understanding the past." (Publishers Weekly, starred review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margaret MacMillan) Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:08:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dangerous-Games-Audiobook/B002V0PND6 thebookvoice.com 05:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dangerous Games Subtitle: The Uses and Abuses of History Author: Margaret MacMillan Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: As professional 21st-century historians cede the literary field to the popular amateur, history and its meanings become muddled - especially in the punditocracy championed by modern media. Copious amounts of cherry-picked facts and manufactured heroes are used to create a narrative rather than give any insight into past events. MacMillan offers an antidote to this by providing the necessary tools to help interpret history in constructive ways. Critic Reviews: "This is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the importance of correctly understanding the past." (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dangerous Games Subtitle: The Uses and Abuses of History Author: Margaret MacMillan Narrator: Barbara Caruso Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: As professional 21st-century historians cede the literary field to the popular amateur, history and its meanings become muddled - especially in the punditocracy championed by modern media. Copious amounts of cherry-picked facts and manufactured heroes are used to create a narrative rather than give any insight into past events. MacMillan offers an antidote to this by providing the necessary tools to help interpret history in constructive ways. Critic Reviews: "This is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the importance of correctly understanding the past." (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Members Reviews: What Bad Narration! The book itself is interesting, though somewhat obvious. I was drawn to it by a good review in the New York TImes, which made it seem more provocative than it turns out to be. The author, a Canadian, belabors a very good point - that history is used to justify many actions, some good and some not so good, and that history is a malleable thing. The book is prone to redundancy - it would be a better New Yorker article than a book. But I didn't stop listening to it, and in this day and age is a useful reminder of the use and abuse of 'history'. However, nothing good can be said of the inept producer of this reading. Who is to blame? The producer, the director, the engineer or the narrator? Clearly there was no quality control step taken by any of them - sentences are split oddly, emphasis misplaced, words pronounced oddly and proper names and places poorly spliced into the text. I found listening to be a thoroughly annoying experience. If you are a fussy person, you may wish to avoid anything produced by this team, including this book. A New Approach to the Study of History Although I do not completely agree with author's thesis on the use of history by public personalities, it made me think about the subject of history and its uses to formulate public opinion and policies. Sometimes, it is used for positive formulations, but many times, it used to set policies that are not true to the "real history" of the subject. It more than worth the time to listen to it. I am sure that there will more questions than there are answer to the subject. But is that not the job of an historian in the long run. Thoughtful, But Thin While this is not a bad book, if you'd read a lot of history, you might find it a bit rudimentary. Dr. MacMillan is a very insightful historian and has a great breadth of knowledge, but this book is really more at the level of a popular lecture series than an original thesis. The right audience is hard to find The author's message - that history can be abused - is a bit self-obvious to any educated person. Some of the author's particular understandings of abuse aren't obvious, and are interesting, even if some might be objectionable...or rather not objectionable, but if the point is that history can be misused, and you show an example of misuse, there's often at least a germ of an argument as to whether that use is the right use. (I can't entirely fault the book for that, because each of those discussions would likely prove exhausting, and this is more of a survey.) There are big problems, however. The general thesis is that professional historians have a duty to correct the mistakes of people who get the wrong messages of history. It's not happening, especially in the U.S. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Gravity-of-the-Affair-Audiobook/B00HWZGLPY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gravity of the Affair Subtitle: Being an Account of Horatio Nelson's First Command Upon the Sea and Stars Author: Michael J. Martinez Narrator: Bernard Setaro Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-31-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Before his victory at the Nile. Before his scandalous personal life made headlines. Before he crushed the French and Spanish fleets at Trafalgar. Before he died a martyr. Horatio Nelson, England's greatest naval hero, assumed his first command, the 12-gun brig HMS Badger, at the tender age of 20. History tells us his first voyages as captain were unremarkable. Yet in the Known Worlds, where sailing ships ply the Void and the mystic science of alchemy works wonders, Nelson's first command goes quite differently. With his brashness and emotions untempered by experience, Nelson's rash actions as captain of the Badger threaten his heroic destiny. The Gravity of the Affair is an audiobook set in the Known Worlds of The Daedalus Incident, with events that tie into the audiobook (though both works may be enjoyed independently of one another). bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael J. Martinez) Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:31:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Gravity-of-the-Affair-Audiobook/B00HWZGLPY thebookvoice.com 02:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gravity of the Affair Subtitle: Being an Account of Horatio Nelson's First Command Upon the Sea and Stars Author: Michael J. Martinez Narrator: Bernard Setaro Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-31-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Before his victory at the Nile. Before his scandalous personal life made headlines. Before he crushed the French and Spanish fleets at Trafalgar. Before he died a martyr. Horatio Nelson, England's greatest naval hero, assumed his first command, the 12-gun brig HMS Badger, at the tender age of 20. History tells us his first voyages as captain were unremarkable. Yet in the Known Worlds, where sailing ships ply the Void and the mystic science of alchemy works wonders, Nelson's first command goes quite differently. With his brashness and emotions untempered by experience, Nelson's rash actions as captain of the Badger threaten his heroic destiny. The Gravity of the Affair is an audiobook set in the Known Worlds of The Daedalus Incident, with events that tie into the audiobook (though both works may be enjoyed independently of one another). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gravity of the Affair Subtitle: Being an Account of Horatio Nelson's First Command Upon the Sea and Stars Author: Michael J. Martinez Narrator: Bernard Setaro Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-31-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Before his victory at the Nile. Before his scandalous personal life made headlines. Before he crushed the French and Spanish fleets at Trafalgar. Before he died a martyr. Horatio Nelson, England's greatest naval hero, assumed his first command, the 12-gun brig HMS Badger, at the tender age of 20. History tells us his first voyages as captain were unremarkable. Yet in the Known Worlds, where sailing ships ply the Void and the mystic science of alchemy works wonders, Nelson's first command goes quite differently. With his brashness and emotions untempered by experience, Nelson's rash actions as captain of the Badger threaten his heroic destiny. The Gravity of the Affair is an audiobook set in the Known Worlds of The Daedalus Incident, with events that tie into the audiobook (though both works may be enjoyed independently of one another). Members Reviews: A must for MJM Fans If you've already read the other books in this series, then what's stopping you from reading this one. If you've never been to the universe where ships sail on water and in the void, then this makes for a very nice introduction to the series. The performance is flawless, like the other books. I'm so glad I found these books when Mr. Martinez was still writing them. I can't wait to read more. What a talent!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hitler-Youth-Audiobook/B002VA3ASG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hitler Youth Subtitle: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow Author: Susan Campbell Bartoletti Narrator: Kathrin Kana Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-06 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow is the riveting and often chilling tale of a generation of young people who devoted their energy and passion to the Hitler Youth organization and left an indelible mark on world history. Award-winning author Susan Campbell Bartoletti infuses the work with the voices of both former Hitler Youth members and young people who resisted the powerful Nazi movement. These voices stand alongside those of Jewish youths and others who were senselessly and brutally targeted by the Third Reich. What emerges is the story of average children and teenagers faced with extraordinary and unenviable choices. The paths taken by the Hitler Youth and their struggle to come to terms with their actions at the end of World War II are sure to spark debate among young readers. Critic Reviews: "Bartoletti lets many of the subjects' words, emotions, and deeds speak for themselves, bringing them together clearly to tell this story unlike anyone else has." (School Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Campbell Bartoletti) Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:32:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hitler-Youth-Audiobook/B002VA3ASG thebookvoice.com 04:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hitler Youth Subtitle: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow Author: Susan Campbell Bartoletti Narrator: Kathrin Kana Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-06 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow is the riveting and often chilling tale of a generation of young people who devoted their energy and passion to the Hitler Youth organization and left an indelible mark on world history. Award-winning author Susan Campbell Bartoletti infuses the work with the voices of both former Hitler Youth members and young people who resisted the powerful Nazi movement. These voices stand alongside those of Jewish youths and others who were senselessly and brutally targeted by the Third Reich. What emerges is the story of average children and teenagers faced with extraordinary and unenviable choices. The paths taken by the Hitler Youth and their struggle to come to terms with their actions at the end of World War II are sure to spark debate among young readers. Critic Reviews: "Bartoletti lets many of the subjects' words, emotions, and deeds speak for themselves, bringing them together clearly to tell this story unlike anyone else has." (School Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hitler Youth Subtitle: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow Author: Susan Campbell Bartoletti Narrator: Kathrin Kana Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-06 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow is the riveting and often chilling tale of a generation of young people who devoted their energy and passion to the Hitler Youth organization and left an indelible mark on world history. Award-winning author Susan Campbell Bartoletti infuses the work with the voices of both former Hitler Youth members and young people who resisted the powerful Nazi movement. These voices stand alongside those of Jewish youths and others who were senselessly and brutally targeted by the Third Reich. What emerges is the story of average children and teenagers faced with extraordinary and unenviable choices. The paths taken by the Hitler Youth and their struggle to come to terms with their actions at the end of World War II are sure to spark debate among young readers. Critic Reviews: "Bartoletti lets many of the subjects' words, emotions, and deeds speak for themselves, bringing them together clearly to tell this story unlike anyone else has." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: Compelling Stories... of the German youth who served or rebelled against their insane Fuehrer. A very important and long overdue addition to Nazi era commentary. Re pronunciation I grew up in Germany and wondered about a previous reviewer's comments about the narrator's German mispronunciation. I can't speak for Polish but her German pronunciation is spot on. I did a little research and also discovered (as is apparent also from her very slight German accent) that Kana is a native German. Her pronunciation of German names is perfect. WANTED TO LEARN MORE VERY WELL DONE. AFTER READING THIS BOOK I WANTED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SOPHIE SCHOLL AND HER BROTHER. I WENT TO THE VIDIO STORE AND FOUND A FILM WHICH WAS MADE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO CALLED SOPHIE SCHOLL .THE FINAL DAYS. THE FILM WAS GREAT EVEN THOUGH IT IS SUBTITLED IN ENGLISH. GET THE BOOK. RENT THE MOVIE. Shallow Little information about Hitler youth. Mostly a surface rehash of Nazi atrocities. No storyline - Very disappointing. I thought it was very interesting. I am kind of a WWII buff but had not run across anything that addressed the Hitler youth movement as directly as this book does. The author mentioned some other books that are written by people who were directly involved and I will check a couple of them out as well. The author makes no excuses for what happened but it is a bit more understandable to me now. She also talks about how much resistance there was to the NAZI regime inside Germany and it is now a bit easier for me to understand how difficult it was, and how much courage it took, to go against them. I can't say it was real enjoyable listen, but it was very informative. It made me think in a more realistic way about what I might have done in a similar situation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/China-Audiobook/B002UZYTSW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China Subtitle: Geography & Nature Author: iMinds Narrator: Leah Vandenburg Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Learn about the history and geography of China with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. China is a fascinating country where mountains tower over vast plains, deserts collide with lush farmlands, and ancient cultures mix with modern cities. So, if you went to China, where would you start? Well, you might want to pack a big bag because China is actually the 3rd largest country in the world! Most of western China is mountainous, including the Himalayan range. These mountains are the tallest on Earth. They are so big that they help control the worlds weather. Significantly for China, they also define its border which it shares with 15 countries. In the ancient days, Europeans tried to avoid the Himalayas while travelling on the famous Silk Roada series of trade routes from the Mediterranean Sea to inner China. Many chose to go north instead and to pass through the Gobi Desert, the 5th biggest desert on Earth. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds offers 12 main categories, become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport.. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing. Make your MP3 smarter with iMinds MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge of your own choice and in your own time. Editorial Reviews: This survey of China's culture, history, and geography presents young listeners with diverse landscapes and a vibrant civilization, stretching from antiquity to modernity. Children are treated to a taste of China's vast and varied character as they follow the Silk Road from the sparse sands of the Gobi Desert to the dizzying skyscrapers of Hong Kong. Sprightly Australian actress Leah Vandenberg oversees the proceedings with fluidity and carefully paced diction, sure to capture the imaginations and intellects of young audiences. Critic Reviews: "I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (iMinds) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:54:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/China-Audiobook/B002UZYTSW thebookvoice.com 00:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China Subtitle: Geography & Nature Author: iMinds Narrator: Leah Vandenburg Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Learn about the history and geography of China with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. China is a fascinating country where mountains tower over vast plains, deserts collide with lush farmlands, and ancient cultures mix with modern cities. So, if you went to China, where would you start? Well, you might want to pack a big bag because China is actually the 3rd largest country in the world! Most of western China is mountainous, including the Himalayan range. These mountains are the tallest on Earth. They are so big that they help control the worlds weather. Significantly for China, they also define its border which it shares with 15 countries. In the ancient days, Europeans tried to avoid the Himalayas while travelling on the famous Silk Roada series of trade routes from the Mediterranean Sea to inner China. Many chose to go north instead and to pass through the Gobi Desert, the 5th biggest desert on Earth. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds offers 12 main categories, become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport.. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing. Make your MP3 smarter with iMinds MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge of your own choice and in your own time. Editorial Reviews: This survey of China's culture, history, and geography presents young listeners with diverse landscapes and a vibrant civilization, stretching from antiquity to modernity. Children are treated to a taste of China's vast and varied character as they follow the Silk Road from the sparse sands of the Gobi Desert to the dizzying skyscrapers of Hong Kong. Sprightly Australian actress Leah Vandenberg oversees the proceedings with fluidity and carefully paced diction, sure to capture the imaginations and intellects of young audiences. Critic Reviews: "I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China Subtitle: Geography & Nature Author: iMinds Narrator: Leah Vandenburg Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Learn about the history and geography of China with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. China is a fascinating country where mountains tower over vast plains, deserts collide with lush farmlands, and ancient cultures mix with modern cities. So, if you went to China, where would you start? Well, you might want to pack a big bag because China is actually the 3rd largest country in the world! Most of western China is mountainous, including the Himalayan range. These mountains are the tallest on Earth. They are so big that they help control the worlds weather. Significantly for China, they also define its border which it shares with 15 countries. In the ancient days, Europeans tried to avoid the Himalayas while travelling on the famous Silk Roada series of trade routes from the Mediterranean Sea to inner China. Many chose to go north instead and to pass through the Gobi Desert, the 5th biggest desert on Earth. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds offers 12 main categories, become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport.. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing. Make your MP3 smarter with iMinds MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge of your own choice and in your own time. Editorial Reviews: This survey of China's culture, history, and geography presents young listeners with diverse landscapes and a vibrant civilization, stretching from antiquity to modernity. Children are treated to a taste of China's vast and varied character as they follow the Silk Road from the sparse sands of the Gobi Desert to the dizzying skyscrapers of Hong Kong. Sprightly Australian actress Leah Vandenberg oversees the proceedings with fluidity and carefully paced diction, sure to capture the imaginations and intellects of young audiences. Critic Reviews: "I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times) Members Reviews: Skip skip skip... This short introduction to China covers a very little bit of geography, some info about the language and a little history. This might have been all the real info I had about China before going there. I was completely ill-equipped. You will be too if you think this audiobook's info will get you anywhere. I love Audible but I wish programs like this had big warning labels over them, "Written for your third-grader!" Yes, it's cheap. You get what you pay for. To get the geographical info and lots more context check out "China Road" and "Lost on Planet China" on Audible. Pray that Peter Hessler's books get read aloud soon too! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-French-Revolution-and-Rule-of-Napoleon-1774-1815-A-Level-Series-Audiobook/B01LZMKB9Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The French Revolution and Rule of Napoleon (1774-1815) A Level Series Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for Those Studying and Teaching the French Revolution and Rise of Napoleon Author: William Doyle, Mike Wells Narrator: Matthew Addis, Jennifer English Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-16 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Mike Wells and one of the leading academics in the subject, Professor William Doyle, come together to examine a period in history which sent shock waves around the world, inspired millions, and still has the ability to send a shiver down the spine. Our History A Level series on the French Revolution and Napoleon fully follows the curriculum, providing new and fresh perspectives on this period, and will fully prepare and inform you throughout the course and provide a valuable resource when it comes to your exams. The series is 29 chapters long, with Professor Doyle delivering key concepts to give new and added insight into the subject. Our authors, Professor William Doyle and Mike Wells, have enormous experience across this period of history. William Doyle specialises in 18th-century France, has created many books on the subject and is professor of history at Bristol University, a fellow of the British Academy and a trustee of The Society for the Study of French History. Mike Wells is a lead examiner for OCR and has created many textbooks. He knows what needs to be learnt to achieve good grades. The chapters include: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Doyle) Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:01:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-French-Revolution-and-Rule-of-Napoleon-1774-1815-A-Level-Series-Audiobook/B01LZMKB9Y thebookvoice.com 03:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The French Revolution and Rule of Napoleon (1774-1815) A Level Series Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for Those Studying and Teaching the French Revolution and Rise of Napoleon Author: William Doyle, Mike Wells Narrator: Matthew Addis, Jennifer English Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-16 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Mike Wells and one of the leading academics in the subject, Professor William Doyle, come together to examine a period in history which sent shock waves around the world, inspired millions, and still has the ability to send a shiver down the spine. Our History A Level series on the French Revolution and Napoleon fully follows the curriculum, providing new and fresh perspectives on this period, and will fully prepare and inform you throughout the course and provide a valuable resource when it comes to your exams. The series is 29 chapters long, with Professor Doyle delivering key concepts to give new and added insight into the subject. Our authors, Professor William Doyle and Mike Wells, have enormous experience across this period of history. William Doyle specialises in 18th-century France, has created many books on the subject and is professor of history at Bristol University, a fellow of the British Academy and a trustee of The Society for the Study of French History. Mike Wells is a lead examiner for OCR and has created many textbooks. He knows what needs to be learnt to achieve good grades. The chapters include: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The French Revolution and Rule of Napoleon (1774-1815) A Level Series Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for Those Studying and Teaching the French Revolution and Rise of Napoleon Author: William Doyle, Mike Wells Narrator: Matthew Addis, Jennifer English Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-16 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Mike Wells and one of the leading academics in the subject, Professor William Doyle, come together to examine a period in history which sent shock waves around the world, inspired millions, and still has the ability to send a shiver down the spine. Our History A Level series on the French Revolution and Napoleon fully follows the curriculum, providing new and fresh perspectives on this period, and will fully prepare and inform you throughout the course and provide a valuable resource when it comes to your exams. The series is 29 chapters long, with Professor Doyle delivering key concepts to give new and added insight into the subject. Our authors, Professor William Doyle and Mike Wells, have enormous experience across this period of history. William Doyle specialises in 18th-century France, has created many books on the subject and is professor of history at Bristol University, a fellow of the British Academy and a trustee of The Society for the Study of French History. Mike Wells is a lead examiner for OCR and has created many textbooks. He knows what needs to be learnt to achieve good grades. The chapters include: https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-American-Revolutuion-1740-1796-An-Audiopi-Study-Guide-Audiobook/B06XDTLFR4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The American Revolutuion 1740-1796 - An Audiopi Study Guide Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for those studying and teaching the American Revolution Author: Phil Lyons, Ben Marsh Narrator: Kevin Murphy, Olivia Mace Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-17 Publisher: AudioPi Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The American Revolution saw Britain lose control of its prize colonial possessions across the Atlantic. A new nation emerged which would gradually make its mark on the world stage. In this History A Level series written by Dr Ben Marsh of the University of Kent and Head of History and senior examiner Phil Lyons, we will be examining this fascinating period of history, including the causes of the war of Independence, why Britain lost it and why America won, and the establishment of the constitution. The chapters are as follows: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Phil Lyons) Mon, 06 Mar 2017 11:12:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-American-Revolutuion-1740-1796-An-Audiopi-Study-Guide-Audiobook/B06XDTLFR4 thebookvoice.com 02:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The American Revolutuion 1740-1796 - An Audiopi Study Guide Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for those studying and teaching the American Revolution Author: Phil Lyons, Ben Marsh Narrator: Kevin Murphy, Olivia Mace Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-17 Publisher: AudioPi Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The American Revolution saw Britain lose control of its prize colonial possessions across the Atlantic. A new nation emerged which would gradually make its mark on the world stage. In this History A Level series written by Dr Ben Marsh of the University of Kent and Head of History and senior examiner Phil Lyons, we will be examining this fascinating period of history, including the causes of the war of Independence, why Britain lost it and why America won, and the establishment of the constitution. The chapters are as follows: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The American Revolutuion 1740-1796 - An Audiopi Study Guide Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for those studying and teaching the American Revolution Author: Phil Lyons, Ben Marsh Narrator: Kevin Murphy, Olivia Mace Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-17 Publisher: AudioPi Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The American Revolution saw Britain lose control of its prize colonial possessions across the Atlantic. A new nation emerged which would gradually make its mark on the world stage. In this History A Level series written by Dr Ben Marsh of the University of Kent and Head of History and senior examiner Phil Lyons, we will be examining this fascinating period of history, including the causes of the war of Independence, why Britain lost it and why America won, and the establishment of the constitution. The chapters are as follows: https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Medicine-in-Britain-1250-Present-Audiobook/B01LZQGWL7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medicine in Britain 1250-Present Subtitle: A Study Guide for GCSE History Author: Danielle Marsh, Emily Bartlett, Emma Purce Narrator: Robbie Curran, Zoe Lambrakis Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This series for GCSE History follows the Edexcel specification and will furnish you with all the information required for your coursework and exam. It's a fascinating subject, and our series has been designed not only to provide you with the necessary information but also to bring the subject to life with music and sound effects. When did you last visit the doctor or dentist? Imagine the last illness or accident you had (hopefully not too serious a one!). Did you see someone quickly? Did they give you a diagnosis and treatment? Did they make you better? Now imagine having no access to a doctor or dentist. Imagine no effective drugs or treatments. Imagine operations or tooth extractions with no anaesthetic. Imagine having no understanding of why you are Ill or if you'll get better. You'll have some insight into the lives of those who lived in this country a thousand, a hundred or even 50 years ago. In this series we follow the Edexcel specification from first to last, including the study of the historical environment: the British sector of the Western Front, 1914-1918; injuries; treatments; and the trenches. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danielle Marsh) Mon, 10 Oct 2016 09:06:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Medicine-in-Britain-1250-Present-Audiobook/B01LZQGWL7 thebookvoice.com 03:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medicine in Britain 1250-Present Subtitle: A Study Guide for GCSE History Author: Danielle Marsh, Emily Bartlett, Emma Purce Narrator: Robbie Curran, Zoe Lambrakis Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This series for GCSE History follows the Edexcel specification and will furnish you with all the information required for your coursework and exam. It's a fascinating subject, and our series has been designed not only to provide you with the necessary information but also to bring the subject to life with music and sound effects. When did you last visit the doctor or dentist? Imagine the last illness or accident you had (hopefully not too serious a one!). Did you see someone quickly? Did they give you a diagnosis and treatment? Did they make you better? Now imagine having no access to a doctor or dentist. Imagine no effective drugs or treatments. Imagine operations or tooth extractions with no anaesthetic. Imagine having no understanding of why you are Ill or if you'll get better. You'll have some insight into the lives of those who lived in this country a thousand, a hundred or even 50 years ago. In this series we follow the Edexcel specification from first to last, including the study of the historical environment: the British sector of the Western Front, 1914-1918; injuries; treatments; and the trenches. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medicine in Britain 1250-Present Subtitle: A Study Guide for GCSE History Author: Danielle Marsh, Emily Bartlett, Emma Purce Narrator: Robbie Curran, Zoe Lambrakis Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This series for GCSE History follows the Edexcel specification and will furnish you with all the information required for your coursework and exam. It's a fascinating subject, and our series has been designed not only to provide you with the necessary information but also to bring the subject to life with music and sound effects. When did you last visit the doctor or dentist? Imagine the last illness or accident you had (hopefully not too serious a one!). Did you see someone quickly? Did they give you a diagnosis and treatment? Did they make you better? Now imagine having no access to a doctor or dentist. Imagine no effective drugs or treatments. Imagine operations or tooth extractions with no anaesthetic. Imagine having no understanding of why you are Ill or if you'll get better. You'll have some insight into the lives of those who lived in this country a thousand, a hundred or even 50 years ago. In this series we follow the Edexcel specification from first to last, including the study of the historical environment: the British sector of the Western Front, 1914-1918; injuries; treatments; and the trenches. Members Reviews: Interesting listen. What did you like most about Medicine in Britain 1250-Present? At first, the style and leaning towards TV shows of the day. Now, just the educational aspects and the topic itself. Who was your favorite character and why? DDon't have one. What about Robbie Curran and Zoe Lambrakis s performance did you like? I thought that the target audience would appreciate the nods to TV culture with lots of the topics being discussed in the style of current shows. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. Any additional comments? As someone who isn't in the target audience of this book, the style and novelty value has worn thin, but I still find this book interesting because of the topic itself. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Modern-Britain-1930-1997-History-A-Level-Series-Audiobook/B01M4JC2TD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Modern Britain 1930-1997 History A Level Series Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for those Studying and Teaching Modern Britain 1930-1997 Author: Eric Evans, Michael Wells Narrator: Penny Andrews, Andrew Cresswell Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-16 Publisher: Audiopi Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Welcome to our A level history series for modern Britain 1930-1997. Ranging from the biggest international economic depression in modern history through a world war to dramatic economic and social change, our series will provide you with detailed insight and address the key arguments across the core events and protagonists. Created by Professor Eric Evans, recognised as one of the leading historians of this period, and Mike Wells, a highly experienced writer and examiner, the series will not only provide you with the knowledge required for your course but will deliver a deeper look at key aspects affecting Britain during this period. Chapters: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eric Evans) Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:38:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Modern-Britain-1930-1997-History-A-Level-Series-Audiobook/B01M4JC2TD thebookvoice.com 04:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Modern Britain 1930-1997 History A Level Series Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for those Studying and Teaching Modern Britain 1930-1997 Author: Eric Evans, Michael Wells Narrator: Penny Andrews, Andrew Cresswell Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-16 Publisher: Audiopi Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Welcome to our A level history series for modern Britain 1930-1997. Ranging from the biggest international economic depression in modern history through a world war to dramatic economic and social change, our series will provide you with detailed insight and address the key arguments across the core events and protagonists. Created by Professor Eric Evans, recognised as one of the leading historians of this period, and Mike Wells, a highly experienced writer and examiner, the series will not only provide you with the knowledge required for your course but will deliver a deeper look at key aspects affecting Britain during this period. Chapters: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Modern Britain 1930-1997 History A Level Series Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for those Studying and Teaching Modern Britain 1930-1997 Author: Eric Evans, Michael Wells Narrator: Penny Andrews, Andrew Cresswell Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-16 Publisher: Audiopi Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Welcome to our A level history series for modern Britain 1930-1997. Ranging from the biggest international economic depression in modern history through a world war to dramatic economic and social change, our series will provide you with detailed insight and address the key arguments across the core events and protagonists. Created by Professor Eric Evans, recognised as one of the leading historians of this period, and Mike Wells, a highly experienced writer and examiner, the series will not only provide you with the knowledge required for your course but will deliver a deeper look at key aspects affecting Britain during this period. Chapters: Members Reviews: Done in an interesting semi-debate style I wouldn't call this comprehensive coverage of the times. I do like the back-and-forth conversational questions/comments style here, at least in this small dose. It encourages good questioning thinking about the people, events and choices made. It is geared for maybe (US) high school level, but I'm fine with that. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Inter-War-Year-1919-1939-History-GCSE-Study-Guide-Audiobook/B071P7W2XY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Inter War Year 1919-1939 History GCSE Study Guide Author: Nicola White, Roy Huggins Hurst Narrator: Alexander Piggins, Jonathan Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-17 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Inter War Years are a fascinating period of history, swinging from 'never again' to the start of another world war. Our Inter War Years GCSE series not only brings this alive but also sets out everything you will need to know for both your coursework and your exams. Starting from the end of World War I, it examines the peace treaties and how fair they were, whether or not the League of Nations was successful and why international peace had collapsed by 1939. Each chapter will address these questions and give you enough detail to help prepare for your exams and keep on top of your coursework. Our chapters are as follows: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicola White) Wed, 24 May 2017 06:54:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Inter-War-Year-1919-1939-History-GCSE-Study-Guide-Audiobook/B071P7W2XY thebookvoice.com 02:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Inter War Year 1919-1939 History GCSE Study Guide Author: Nicola White, Roy Huggins Hurst Narrator: Alexander Piggins, Jonathan Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-17 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Inter War Years are a fascinating period of history, swinging from 'never again' to the start of another world war. Our Inter War Years GCSE series not only brings this alive but also sets out everything you will need to know for both your coursework and your exams. Starting from the end of World War I, it examines the peace treaties and how fair they were, whether or not the League of Nations was successful and why international peace had collapsed by 1939. Each chapter will address these questions and give you enough detail to help prepare for your exams and keep on top of your coursework. Our chapters are as follows: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Inter War Year 1919-1939 History GCSE Study Guide Author: Nicola White, Roy Huggins Hurst Narrator: Alexander Piggins, Jonathan Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-24-17 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Inter War Years are a fascinating period of history, swinging from 'never again' to the start of another world war. Our Inter War Years GCSE series not only brings this alive but also sets out everything you will need to know for both your coursework and your exams. Starting from the end of World War I, it examines the peace treaties and how fair they were, whether or not the League of Nations was successful and why international peace had collapsed by 1939. Each chapter will address these questions and give you enough detail to help prepare for your exams and keep on top of your coursework. Our chapters are as follows: https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Later-Tudors-1547-1603-History-A-Level-Audio-Tutorials-Audiobook/B01M3VEFBH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Later Tudors 1547-1603 History A Level Audio Tutorials Author: Nick Fellows, Glyn Redworth Narrator: Matt Ellis, Jennifer English, Glyn Redworth Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Later Tudors is a fascinating period of study, and who better to lead us through the series than Oxford Historian Dr Glyn Redworth, an early modern history specialist, and Chief History A Level Examiner Nick Fellows? This audio guide provides all the detail required for those taking the Later Tudors for History A Level, with Glyn Redworth providing academic insights across some of the key topics required. The series shows how potentially weak the Tudors' grasp on power was. The reign of the Edward VI was, in fact, to leave the country in the hands of a child, or rather the noblemen who surrounded him. This was followed by the first female monarch in English history, Mary I, who threatened the independence of the kingdom by risking marriage with a foreign prince and the reintroduction of Catholicism. Even the reign of Elizabeth was not without its risks, as the young queen struggled to impose her will on evangelical councillors who were determined that nothing should prevent the reimposition of their brand of Protestantism. In the Enquiry element, the focus will be on the critical use of evidence in investigating and assessing historical questions, problems and issues. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nick Fellows) Mon, 31 Oct 2016 03:17:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Later-Tudors-1547-1603-History-A-Level-Audio-Tutorials-Audiobook/B01M3VEFBH thebookvoice.com 03:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Later Tudors 1547-1603 History A Level Audio Tutorials Author: Nick Fellows, Glyn Redworth Narrator: Matt Ellis, Jennifer English, Glyn Redworth Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Later Tudors is a fascinating period of study, and who better to lead us through the series than Oxford Historian Dr Glyn Redworth, an early modern history specialist, and Chief History A Level Examiner Nick Fellows? This audio guide provides all the detail required for those taking the Later Tudors for History A Level, with Glyn Redworth providing academic insights across some of the key topics required. The series shows how potentially weak the Tudors' grasp on power was. The reign of the Edward VI was, in fact, to leave the country in the hands of a child, or rather the noblemen who surrounded him. This was followed by the first female monarch in English history, Mary I, who threatened the independence of the kingdom by risking marriage with a foreign prince and the reintroduction of Catholicism. Even the reign of Elizabeth was not without its risks, as the young queen struggled to impose her will on evangelical councillors who were determined that nothing should prevent the reimposition of their brand of Protestantism. In the Enquiry element, the focus will be on the critical use of evidence in investigating and assessing historical questions, problems and issues. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Later Tudors 1547-1603 History A Level Audio Tutorials Author: Nick Fellows, Glyn Redworth Narrator: Matt Ellis, Jennifer English, Glyn Redworth Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Later Tudors is a fascinating period of study, and who better to lead us through the series than Oxford Historian Dr Glyn Redworth, an early modern history specialist, and Chief History A Level Examiner Nick Fellows? This audio guide provides all the detail required for those taking the Later Tudors for History A Level, with Glyn Redworth providing academic insights across some of the key topics required. The series shows how potentially weak the Tudors' grasp on power was. The reign of the Edward VI was, in fact, to leave the country in the hands of a child, or rather the noblemen who surrounded him. This was followed by the first female monarch in English history, Mary I, who threatened the independence of the kingdom by risking marriage with a foreign prince and the reintroduction of Catholicism. Even the reign of Elizabeth was not without its risks, as the young queen struggled to impose her will on evangelical councillors who were determined that nothing should prevent the reimposition of their brand of Protestantism. In the Enquiry element, the focus will be on the critical use of evidence in investigating and assessing historical questions, problems and issues. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Democracy-and-Dictatorships-in-Germany-1919-1963-Study-Guide-Audiobook/B01MQVRWLH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany (1919-1963) Study Guide Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for those studying and teaching Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919-1963 Author: Michael Stibbe, Mike Wells Narrator: Melissa Woodbridge, Tom Collinson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Mike Wells and one of the leading academics in the subject, Professor Matthew Stibbe, come together to examine this most important period within Germany's history. Our History A Level series on Democracy and Dictatorships 1919-1963 fully follows the curriculum, starting from the failed attempt to establish democracy in Germany to the split between East and West Germany and the establishment of West Germany's economic powerhouse. It provides new and fresh perspectives on this period and will fully furnish students with core knowledge throughout the course and prepare them for their exams. The series is 28 chapters long, with Professor Stibbe delivering key concepts to give new and added insight into the subject. Our authors, Professor Matthew Stibbe and Mike Wells, have enormous experience across this period of history. Matthew Stibbe is a specialist in 20th-century German and European history and is currently secretary of the German History Society. Mike Wells is a lead examiner for OCR and has written many textbooks. Chapters include: Title Introduction to Democracy and Dictatorship in Germany 1919-1963 The Impact of the First World War Key Concept - Demobilisation The Golden Years 1924-9 Key Concept - Relative Stabilisation The Collapse of Weimar Key Debate - Who Voted for the Nazis? Hitler's Consolidation of Power 1933-4 Key Concept - The Dual State The Terror State Key Debate - Coercion Versus Consent Anti-Semitism Key Concept - The Politics of Racial Exclusion The Benefits of Nazi Rule Key Concept - The Volksgemeinschaft The Impact of World War Two Key Concept - The Hitler Myth The Holocaust Key Debate - The Wannsee Conference The Division of Germany Key Debate - Was the Division of Germany After WW2 Inevitable? The Economic Miracle of West Germany Key Concept - The Re-masculinisation of Society Adenauer's Dominance Key Concept - Western Integration East Germany Key Concept - East Germany and Anti-fascism Exam Guidance and Preparation bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Stibbe) Tue, 30 May 2017 19:60:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Democracy-and-Dictatorships-in-Germany-1919-1963-Study-Guide-Audiobook/B01MQVRWLH thebookvoice.com 02:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany (1919-1963) Study Guide Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for those studying and teaching Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919-1963 Author: Michael Stibbe, Mike Wells Narrator: Melissa Woodbridge, Tom Collinson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Mike Wells and one of the leading academics in the subject, Professor Matthew Stibbe, come together to examine this most important period within Germany's history. Our History A Level series on Democracy and Dictatorships 1919-1963 fully follows the curriculum, starting from the failed attempt to establish democracy in Germany to the split between East and West Germany and the establishment of West Germany's economic powerhouse. It provides new and fresh perspectives on this period and will fully furnish students with core knowledge throughout the course and prepare them for their exams. The series is 28 chapters long, with Professor Stibbe delivering key concepts to give new and added insight into the subject. Our authors, Professor Matthew Stibbe and Mike Wells, have enormous experience across this period of history. Matthew Stibbe is a specialist in 20th-century German and European history and is currently secretary of the German History Society. Mike Wells is a lead examiner for OCR and has written many textbooks. Chapters include: Title Introduction to Democracy and Dictatorship in Germany 1919-1963 The Impact of the First World War Key Concept - Demobilisation The Golden Years 1924-9 Key Concept - Relative Stabilisation The Collapse of Weimar Key Debate - Who Voted for the Nazis? Hitler's Consolidation of Power 1933-4 Key Concept - The Dual State The Terror State Key Debate - Coercion Versus Consent Anti-Semitism Key Concept - The Politics of Racial Exclusion The Benefits of Nazi Rule Key Concept - The Volksgemeinschaft The Impact of World War Two Key Concept - The Hitler Myth The Holocaust Key Debate - The Wannsee Conference The Division of Germany Key Debate - Was the Division of Germany After WW2 Inevitable? The Economic Miracle of West Germany Key Concept - The Re-masculinisation of Society Adenauer's Dominance Key Concept - Western Integration East Germany Key Concept - East Germany and Anti-fascism Exam Guidance and Preparation Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany (1919-1963) Study Guide Subtitle: Audio Tutorials for those studying and teaching Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919-1963 Author: Michael Stibbe, Mike Wells Narrator: Melissa Woodbridge, Tom Collinson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Audiopi Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Mike Wells and one of the leading academics in the subject, Professor Matthew Stibbe, come together to examine this most important period within Germany's history. Our History A Level series on Democracy and Dictatorships 1919-1963 fully follows the curriculum, starting from the failed attempt to establish democracy in Germany to the split between East and West Germany and the establishment of West Germany's economic powerhouse. It provides new and fresh perspectives on this period and will fully furnish students with core knowledge throughout the course and prepare them for their exams. The series is 28 chapters long, with Professor Stibbe delivering key concepts to give new and added insight into the subject. Our authors, Professor Matthew Stibbe and Mike Wells, have enormous experience across this period of history. Matthew Stibbe is a specialist in 20th-century German and European history and is currently secretary of the German History Society. Mike Wells is a lead examiner for OCR and has written many textbooks. Chapters include: Title Introduction to Democracy and Dictatorship in Germany 1919-1963 The Impact of the First World War Key Concept - Demobilisation The Golden Years 1924-9 Key Concept - Relative Stabilisation The Collapse of Weimar Key Debate - Who Voted for the Nazis? Hitler's Consolidation of Power 1933-4 Key Concept - The Dual State The Terror State Key Debate - Coercion Versus Consent Anti-Semitism Key Concept - The Politics of Racial Exclusion The Benefits of Nazi Rule Key Concept - The Volksgemeinschaft The Impact of World War Two Key Concept - The Hitler Myth The Holocaust Key Debate - The Wannsee Conference The Division of Germany Key Debate - Was the Division of Germany After WW2 Inevitable? The Economic Miracle of West Germany Key Concept - The Re-masculinisation of Society Adenauer's Dominance Key Concept - Western Integration East Germany Key Concept - East Germany and Anti-fascism Exam Guidance and Preparation https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Brian-Brains-National-Curriculum-KS1-Y2-History-Mixed-Topics-Audiobook/B00PRAH4VG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brian Brain's National Curriculum KS1 Y2 History Mixed Topics Author: Russell Webster Narrator: Brian Brain Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-14 Publisher: webstersaudio.com Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is the most unique quiz show ever! Brian Brain's quizzes can be enjoyed by the whole family. Why? Because there are always two sets of questions: one for the younger members of the family (The Budding Brains) and one for the grown ups (The Boffs). Each Budding Brain question is taken from the basis of the UK National Curriculum and is specific to the child's age group, Key Stage and subject. So, whatever the age of your child everybody can compete with each other on a level playing field!!Family fun, interaction and learning all in one place. Soon to also be released as activity cards and a board game. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Russell Webster) Tue, 18 Nov 2014 05:19:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Brian-Brains-National-Curriculum-KS1-Y2-History-Mixed-Topics-Audiobook/B00PRAH4VG thebookvoice.com 00:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brian Brain's National Curriculum KS1 Y2 History Mixed Topics Author: Russell Webster Narrator: Brian Brain Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-14 Publisher: webstersaudio.com Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is the most unique quiz show ever! Brian Brain's quizzes can be enjoyed by the whole family. Why? Because there are always two sets of questions: one for the younger members of the family (The Budding Brains) and one for the grown ups (The Boffs). Each Budding Brain question is taken from the basis of the UK National Curriculum and is specific to the child's age group, Key Stage and subject. So, whatever the age of your child everybody can compete with each other on a level playing field!!Family fun, interaction and learning all in one place. Soon to also be released as activity cards and a board game. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brian Brain's National Curriculum KS1 Y2 History Mixed Topics Author: Russell Webster Narrator: Brian Brain Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-14 Publisher: webstersaudio.com Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is the most unique quiz show ever! Brian Brain's quizzes can be enjoyed by the whole family. Why? Because there are always two sets of questions: one for the younger members of the family (The Budding Brains) and one for the grown ups (The Boffs). Each Budding Brain question is taken from the basis of the UK National Curriculum and is specific to the child's age group, Key Stage and subject. So, whatever the age of your child everybody can compete with each other on a level playing field!!Family fun, interaction and learning all in one place. Soon to also be released as activity cards and a board game. Members Reviews: Learning can be fun. Where does Brian Brain's National Curriculum KS1 Y2 History Mixed Topics rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Not my favourite and definitely not among the worst. Who was your favorite character and why? Not relevant. What about Brian Brains performance did you like? Nothing in particular. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No. Any additional comments? I think these books are great for children which is the target audience after all. I knew the answers to most questions but not all and I listened to them at twice the speed. A good idea also to put in harder questions for adults too. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Thor-Audiobook/B00XIO199G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thor Subtitle: The Origins, History and Evolution of the Norse God Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Anthony R. Schlotzhauer Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Across the rainbow bridge of Asgard, Where the Booming Heavens Roar, You'll behold in breathless wonder, the God of Thunder, Mighty Thor!" (Theme song from the television show Mighty Thor [1966]) "In swelling rage | then rose up Thor, - Seldom he sits | when he such things hears, - And the oaths were broken, | the words and bonds, The mighty pledges | between them made." (Völuspá Line #26 from the "Poetic Edda") A hammer no mortal can lift. A flame-haired, fiery storm god. A comic book alien-hero-god who defends humanity. The swastika. Even the name "Thursday" ("Thor's Day"). Despite the virtual disappearance of the indigenous Norse religion and mythology several centuries ago, modern society still regularly encounters the storm god Thor, who continues to be brought back to life in the form of literature and was recently the protagonist in a big-budget Hollywood movie. What is it about this god, out of the hundreds (if not thousands) of deities that were consigned to the dustbin of history by the world's major religions, that so captures people's imaginations today? A better understanding of Thor's appeal can be found in just about every aspect of the history and evolution of the figure over the centuries, including the origins of the god, the evocative imagery used to describe him, and even the parallels between Thor and similar gods and heroes. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 12 May 2015 03:29:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Thor-Audiobook/B00XIO199G thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thor Subtitle: The Origins, History and Evolution of the Norse God Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Anthony R. Schlotzhauer Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Across the rainbow bridge of Asgard, Where the Booming Heavens Roar, You'll behold in breathless wonder, the God of Thunder, Mighty Thor!" (Theme song from the television show Mighty Thor [1966]) "In swelling rage | then rose up Thor, - Seldom he sits | when he such things hears, - And the oaths were broken, | the words and bonds, The mighty pledges | between them made." (Völuspá Line #26 from the "Poetic Edda") A hammer no mortal can lift. A flame-haired, fiery storm god. A comic book alien-hero-god who defends humanity. The swastika. Even the name "Thursday" ("Thor's Day"). Despite the virtual disappearance of the indigenous Norse religion and mythology several centuries ago, modern society still regularly encounters the storm god Thor, who continues to be brought back to life in the form of literature and was recently the protagonist in a big-budget Hollywood movie. What is it about this god, out of the hundreds (if not thousands) of deities that were consigned to the dustbin of history by the world's major religions, that so captures people's imaginations today? A better understanding of Thor's appeal can be found in just about every aspect of the history and evolution of the figure over the centuries, including the origins of the god, the evocative imagery used to describe him, and even the parallels between Thor and similar gods and heroes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thor Subtitle: The Origins, History and Evolution of the Norse God Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Anthony R. Schlotzhauer Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Across the rainbow bridge of Asgard, Where the Booming Heavens Roar, You'll behold in breathless wonder, the God of Thunder, Mighty Thor!" (Theme song from the television show Mighty Thor [1966]) "In swelling rage | then rose up Thor, - Seldom he sits | when he such things hears, - And the oaths were broken, | the words and bonds, The mighty pledges | between them made." (Völuspá Line #26 from the "Poetic Edda") A hammer no mortal can lift. A flame-haired, fiery storm god. A comic book alien-hero-god who defends humanity. The swastika. Even the name "Thursday" ("Thor's Day"). Despite the virtual disappearance of the indigenous Norse religion and mythology several centuries ago, modern society still regularly encounters the storm god Thor, who continues to be brought back to life in the form of literature and was recently the protagonist in a big-budget Hollywood movie. What is it about this god, out of the hundreds (if not thousands) of deities that were consigned to the dustbin of history by the world's major religions, that so captures people's imaginations today? A better understanding of Thor's appeal can be found in just about every aspect of the history and evolution of the figure over the centuries, including the origins of the god, the evocative imagery used to describe him, and even the parallels between Thor and similar gods and heroes. Members Reviews: Interesting! norse, myths-legends In recounting the mythology of the Norse Thor, a really interesting study of comparative European pre Christian mythology and worship is done in this thesis. The whole of the Norse gods are recounted in context, but it is the comparison between others e.g. Germanic, that really helped me with questions I have had after reading series like Harry Dresden and also the Iron Druid. The writing is neither dry nor boring, and I enjoyed learning from it. The narrator performed very well! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Agenda-Illuminati-Audiobook/B01M2Z0CNW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agenda Illuminati Subtitle: Supremacy of the New World Order Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There is a sinister and secretive group of people who run the globe by controlling everything from the banks to the media. They achieve this by owning 99 percent of the world's wealth, despite the fact that they make up less than 1 percent of the population. They come from ancient family bloodlines and pass down their power from generation to generation. They have sacred rites and secret rituals as well as a belief system that stretches back for thousands of years, to their very origin. They spawned the religions, the royal families, global business, and financial systems. They also benefit monetarily from the revolutions and wars they strategically create on an epic scale. They monitor everything we do and have devised methods to manipulate our thoughts and actions. We are all in their service without even realizing it. For thousands of years, they have been doing this with one goal in sight: complete and total supremacy on earth. This is the darkest untold tale of the war to control the masses. This is the story of what they believe, what they do, how they do it, and why. While they have many names, they have but one origin and purpose. However, by using previously unknown and secret sources, we will reveal them. This is the Illuminati. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Gardiner) Thu, 20 Oct 2016 07:36:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Agenda-Illuminati-Audiobook/B01M2Z0CNW thebookvoice.com 01:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agenda Illuminati Subtitle: Supremacy of the New World Order Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There is a sinister and secretive group of people who run the globe by controlling everything from the banks to the media. They achieve this by owning 99 percent of the world's wealth, despite the fact that they make up less than 1 percent of the population. They come from ancient family bloodlines and pass down their power from generation to generation. They have sacred rites and secret rituals as well as a belief system that stretches back for thousands of years, to their very origin. They spawned the religions, the royal families, global business, and financial systems. They also benefit monetarily from the revolutions and wars they strategically create on an epic scale. They monitor everything we do and have devised methods to manipulate our thoughts and actions. We are all in their service without even realizing it. For thousands of years, they have been doing this with one goal in sight: complete and total supremacy on earth. This is the darkest untold tale of the war to control the masses. This is the story of what they believe, what they do, how they do it, and why. While they have many names, they have but one origin and purpose. However, by using previously unknown and secret sources, we will reveal them. This is the Illuminati. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agenda Illuminati Subtitle: Supremacy of the New World Order Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There is a sinister and secretive group of people who run the globe by controlling everything from the banks to the media. They achieve this by owning 99 percent of the world's wealth, despite the fact that they make up less than 1 percent of the population. They come from ancient family bloodlines and pass down their power from generation to generation. They have sacred rites and secret rituals as well as a belief system that stretches back for thousands of years, to their very origin. They spawned the religions, the royal families, global business, and financial systems. They also benefit monetarily from the revolutions and wars they strategically create on an epic scale. They monitor everything we do and have devised methods to manipulate our thoughts and actions. We are all in their service without even realizing it. For thousands of years, they have been doing this with one goal in sight: complete and total supremacy on earth. This is the darkest untold tale of the war to control the masses. This is the story of what they believe, what they do, how they do it, and why. While they have many names, they have but one origin and purpose. However, by using previously unknown and secret sources, we will reveal them. This is the Illuminati. Members Reviews: Intresting Intresting book. This book shows the truth about who is controlling us on planet Earth. I can recommend to listen to this. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Voices-of-the-Powerless-A-Journey-Beyond-the-Seas-Audiobook/B00557RO9I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voices of the Powerless: A Journey Beyond the Seas Subtitle: McQuarrie Harbour, Tasmania, Transportation and the Colonisation of Australia Author: Melvyn Bragg Narrator: Melvyn Bragg Format: Original Recording Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this episode taken from the BBC Radio 4 series, Melvyn Bragg voyages to Tasmania to find out what a sentence of transportation to Van Diemens Land really meant to those who survived the journey beyond the seas. We hear the forgotten voices of people such as Joseph Lingard, a respectable Derbyshire man who was wrongfully convicted of the theft of a door-latch, and explore the destinies of the many thousands of British convicts whose forced labour shaped the first 80 years of the Australian colony. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Melvyn Bragg) Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:49:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Voices-of-the-Powerless-A-Journey-Beyond-the-Seas-Audiobook/B00557RO9I thebookvoice.com 00:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voices of the Powerless: A Journey Beyond the Seas Subtitle: McQuarrie Harbour, Tasmania, Transportation and the Colonisation of Australia Author: Melvyn Bragg Narrator: Melvyn Bragg Format: Original Recording Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this episode taken from the BBC Radio 4 series, Melvyn Bragg voyages to Tasmania to find out what a sentence of transportation to Van Diemens Land really meant to those who survived the journey beyond the seas. We hear the forgotten voices of people such as Joseph Lingard, a respectable Derbyshire man who was wrongfully convicted of the theft of a door-latch, and explore the destinies of the many thousands of British convicts whose forced labour shaped the first 80 years of the Australian colony. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voices of the Powerless: A Journey Beyond the Seas Subtitle: McQuarrie Harbour, Tasmania, Transportation and the Colonisation of Australia Author: Melvyn Bragg Narrator: Melvyn Bragg Format: Original Recording Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this episode taken from the BBC Radio 4 series, Melvyn Bragg voyages to Tasmania to find out what a sentence of transportation to Van Diemens Land really meant to those who survived the journey beyond the seas. We hear the forgotten voices of people such as Joseph Lingard, a respectable Derbyshire man who was wrongfully convicted of the theft of a door-latch, and explore the destinies of the many thousands of British convicts whose forced labour shaped the first 80 years of the Australian colony. Members Reviews: Shortest book I have ever purchased. What would have made Voices of the Powerless: A Journey Beyond the Seas better? My own fault because I didn't read the full bio and didn't realise that this book was only 33 minutes long. A waste of my credit. What was most disappointing about Melvyn Braggs story? Too short What didnt you like about Melvyn Braggs performance? Too short You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? None for me. Any additional comments? I have just been to Tasmania and wanted to know more about it's history. Feel that I was short-changed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Noise-A-Human-History-The-Complete-Series-Audiobook/B00CZC9KVQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Noise: A Human History - The Complete Series Author: Matt Thompson Narrator: David Hendy Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-13 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This 30-part Radio 4 series explores how our interactions with sound have shaped us over 100,000 years. These specially extended episodes, recorded on location around the world and in collaboration with curators of the British Library Sound Archive, take us from prehistory to the present, encompassing the shamanistic music of our cave-dwelling ancestors, the massacre of noisy cats in pre-revolutionary Paris, the nerve-destroying din of trench warfare, right through to the cacophony of the modern metropolis. This is sound as life and death, pleasure and pain, power and revolution. Written and presented by Professor David Hendy from the University of Sussex. Produced by Matt Thompson for Rockethouse Productions. Theme tune composed by Joe Acheson from Hidden Orchestra. Readings Director Cherry Cookson. Assistant Producer - Cathy FitzGerald Includes a specially-composed 15-minute companion piece by electronic musician Matthew Herbert in which he retells the story of the whole series using only the sounds themselves. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Matt Thompson) Fri, 19 Jul 2013 08:22:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Noise-A-Human-History-The-Complete-Series-Audiobook/B00CZC9KVQ thebookvoice.com 07:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Noise: A Human History - The Complete Series Author: Matt Thompson Narrator: David Hendy Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-13 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This 30-part Radio 4 series explores how our interactions with sound have shaped us over 100,000 years. These specially extended episodes, recorded on location around the world and in collaboration with curators of the British Library Sound Archive, take us from prehistory to the present, encompassing the shamanistic music of our cave-dwelling ancestors, the massacre of noisy cats in pre-revolutionary Paris, the nerve-destroying din of trench warfare, right through to the cacophony of the modern metropolis. This is sound as life and death, pleasure and pain, power and revolution. Written and presented by Professor David Hendy from the University of Sussex. Produced by Matt Thompson for Rockethouse Productions. Theme tune composed by Joe Acheson from Hidden Orchestra. Readings Director Cherry Cookson. Assistant Producer - Cathy FitzGerald Includes a specially-composed 15-minute companion piece by electronic musician Matthew Herbert in which he retells the story of the whole series using only the sounds themselves. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Noise: A Human History - The Complete Series Author: Matt Thompson Narrator: David Hendy Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-13 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This 30-part Radio 4 series explores how our interactions with sound have shaped us over 100,000 years. These specially extended episodes, recorded on location around the world and in collaboration with curators of the British Library Sound Archive, take us from prehistory to the present, encompassing the shamanistic music of our cave-dwelling ancestors, the massacre of noisy cats in pre-revolutionary Paris, the nerve-destroying din of trench warfare, right through to the cacophony of the modern metropolis. This is sound as life and death, pleasure and pain, power and revolution. Written and presented by Professor David Hendy from the University of Sussex. Produced by Matt Thompson for Rockethouse Productions. Theme tune composed by Joe Acheson from Hidden Orchestra. Readings Director Cherry Cookson. Assistant Producer - Cathy FitzGerald Includes a specially-composed 15-minute companion piece by electronic musician Matthew Herbert in which he retells the story of the whole series using only the sounds themselves. Members Reviews: a great book to listen to An especially great book to listen to for those into history, music and society! I loved the company! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Justice-on-Trial-Audiobook/B002V1OPTI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Justice on Trial Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Correspondents: Stephen Smith, Michael Montgomery, and Deborah George Coordinating Producer: Sasha Aslanian Project Coordinator: Misha Quill Production Assistance: Naomi Lubick and Dania Akkad Technical Direction: Craig Thorson Editors: Deborah George and Peggy Girshman Host: Deborah Amos Executive Producer: Bill Buzenberg bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (American RadioWorks) Fri, 04 Jun 2004 14:23:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Justice-on-Trial-Audiobook/B002V1OPTI thebookvoice.com 00:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Justice on Trial Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Correspondents: Stephen Smith, Michael Montgomery, and Deborah George Coordinating Producer: Sasha Aslanian Project Coordinator: Misha Quill Production Assistance: Naomi Lubick and Dania Akkad Technical Direction: Craig Thorson Editors: Deborah George and Peggy Girshman Host: Deborah Amos Executive Producer: Bill Buzenberg Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Justice on Trial Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Correspondents: Stephen Smith, Michael Montgomery, and Deborah George Coordinating Producer: Sasha Aslanian Project Coordinator: Misha Quill Production Assistance: Naomi Lubick and Dania Akkad Technical Direction: Craig Thorson Editors: Deborah George and Peggy Girshman Host: Deborah Amos Executive Producer: Bill Buzenberg https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Few-Who-Stayed-Audiobook/B002UZZCWY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Few Who Stayed Subtitle: Defying Genocide in Rwanda Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Producers: Michael Montgomery and Stephen SmithEditor: Deborah George Coordinating Producer: Sasha Aslanian Project Coordinator: Misha QuillProduction Assistants: Ellen Guettler, Samantha Kennedy, and Neil Tassoni Mixing: Craig Thorson and Scott LiebersWeb Producer: Ochen Kaylan Executive Producer: Bill Buzenberg Major funding for American RadioWorks. comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the members of American Public Media. Additional funding for The Few Who Stayed was provided by the Open Society Institute and the Ploughshares Fund. American RadioWorks is the national documentary unit of American Public Media. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (American RadioWorks) Fri, 04 Jun 2004 07:58:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Few-Who-Stayed-Audiobook/B002UZZCWY thebookvoice.com 00:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Few Who Stayed Subtitle: Defying Genocide in Rwanda Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Producers: Michael Montgomery and Stephen SmithEditor: Deborah George Coordinating Producer: Sasha Aslanian Project Coordinator: Misha QuillProduction Assistants: Ellen Guettler, Samantha Kennedy, and Neil Tassoni Mixing: Craig Thorson and Scott LiebersWeb Producer: Ochen Kaylan Executive Producer: Bill Buzenberg Major funding for American RadioWorks. comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the members of American Public Media. Additional funding for The Few Who Stayed was provided by the Open Society Institute and the Ploughshares Fund. American RadioWorks is the national documentary unit of American Public Media. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Few Who Stayed Subtitle: Defying Genocide in Rwanda Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Producers: Michael Montgomery and Stephen SmithEditor: Deborah George Coordinating Producer: Sasha Aslanian Project Coordinator: Misha QuillProduction Assistants: Ellen Guettler, Samantha Kennedy, and Neil Tassoni Mixing: Craig Thorson and Scott LiebersWeb Producer: Ochen Kaylan Executive Producer: Bill Buzenberg Major funding for American RadioWorks. comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the members of American Public Media. Additional funding for The Few Who Stayed was provided by the Open Society Institute and the Ploughshares Fund. American RadioWorks is the national documentary unit of American Public Media. Members Reviews: Belgium's Should Be Ashamed! Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Yes, It shows how colonialism has had a affect on the modern World! What was one of the most memorable moments of The Few Who Stayed? How the West ignored the whole situation Did the narration match the pace of the story? Yes, It did. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Sure Really opens your eyes Normally I find it hard to stay 'interested' in this type of book ... however this one I couldn't turn off. Perfect length for me (51 minutes)and still managed to include enough detail to really paint the picture. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Cardiff-Audiobook/B004055TQ6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cardiff Subtitle: Through the Ages Author: Roy Noble Narrator: Roy Noble Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-10 Publisher: G2 Entertainment Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Witness the events which shaped this prosperous capital and brought its lively cosmopolitan population together. See a unique living chronicle of Cardiff; the bustling streets if horse drawn carts and electric trams, the thriving docks as they were, the hey-day of sail and steam at the zenith of the coal trade, and a stirring record of how the city and it's people coped with two world wars and with post-war triumphs and tragedies including the agony of Aberfan. The personalities of the age are all here along with historic figures such as Welsh Prime Minister David Lloyd George and wartime premier Winston Churchill who shaped the events of time. We see the city salute no less than five generations of royalty from King George V and Queen Mary to Princess Diana and Prince William of Wales. There is also a great selection of all the major sports events of the era including Cardiff City's momentous FA Cup victory in 1927, and Cardiff's incredible defeat of the All Blacks in 1953. This is the story of a city and the changing life and times of its people brought vividly to life in a unique historic compilation that you and your family will want to cherish forever. This audiobook is based on the DVD of the same name. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roy Noble) Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:29:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Cardiff-Audiobook/B004055TQ6 thebookvoice.com 01:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cardiff Subtitle: Through the Ages Author: Roy Noble Narrator: Roy Noble Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-10 Publisher: G2 Entertainment Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Witness the events which shaped this prosperous capital and brought its lively cosmopolitan population together. See a unique living chronicle of Cardiff; the bustling streets if horse drawn carts and electric trams, the thriving docks as they were, the hey-day of sail and steam at the zenith of the coal trade, and a stirring record of how the city and it's people coped with two world wars and with post-war triumphs and tragedies including the agony of Aberfan. The personalities of the age are all here along with historic figures such as Welsh Prime Minister David Lloyd George and wartime premier Winston Churchill who shaped the events of time. We see the city salute no less than five generations of royalty from King George V and Queen Mary to Princess Diana and Prince William of Wales. There is also a great selection of all the major sports events of the era including Cardiff City's momentous FA Cup victory in 1927, and Cardiff's incredible defeat of the All Blacks in 1953. This is the story of a city and the changing life and times of its people brought vividly to life in a unique historic compilation that you and your family will want to cherish forever. This audiobook is based on the DVD of the same name. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cardiff Subtitle: Through the Ages Author: Roy Noble Narrator: Roy Noble Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-10 Publisher: G2 Entertainment Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Witness the events which shaped this prosperous capital and brought its lively cosmopolitan population together. See a unique living chronicle of Cardiff; the bustling streets if horse drawn carts and electric trams, the thriving docks as they were, the hey-day of sail and steam at the zenith of the coal trade, and a stirring record of how the city and it's people coped with two world wars and with post-war triumphs and tragedies including the agony of Aberfan. The personalities of the age are all here along with historic figures such as Welsh Prime Minister David Lloyd George and wartime premier Winston Churchill who shaped the events of time. We see the city salute no less than five generations of royalty from King George V and Queen Mary to Princess Diana and Prince William of Wales. There is also a great selection of all the major sports events of the era including Cardiff City's momentous FA Cup victory in 1927, and Cardiff's incredible defeat of the All Blacks in 1953. This is the story of a city and the changing life and times of its people brought vividly to life in a unique historic compilation that you and your family will want to cherish forever. This audiobook is based on the DVD of the same name. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Shadow-Over-Lockerbie-Audiobook/B002V5BU2E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadow Over Lockerbie Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Correspondent: John Biewen Reporter: Ian Ferguson Editors: Loren Jenkins and Chris Joyce Associate Producer: Stephanie Curtis American RadioWorks is the national documentary unit of American Public Media. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (American RadioWorks) Fri, 23 Jul 2004 21:27:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Shadow-Over-Lockerbie-Audiobook/B002V5BU2E thebookvoice.com 00:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadow Over Lockerbie Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Correspondent: John Biewen Reporter: Ian Ferguson Editors: Loren Jenkins and Chris Joyce Associate Producer: Stephanie Curtis American RadioWorks is the national documentary unit of American Public Media. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadow Over Lockerbie Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Correspondent: John Biewen Reporter: Ian Ferguson Editors: Loren Jenkins and Chris Joyce Associate Producer: Stephanie Curtis American RadioWorks is the national documentary unit of American Public Media. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Alien-Contact-Audiobook/B01M65UA11 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alien Contact Subtitle: Nazi UFOs Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Craig Wilde Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-16 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Nazi party was obsessed with the occult. They scoured the globe in search of mysterious forces that would enable them to build their 1,000 year Reich. From the Holy Grail to the lance that pierced the side of Christ, from Tibet to the Antarctic, no region or mythological device was ignored. In fact, they turned the planet inside out looking for something ancient. Something the Nazi elite called "the most powerful weapon" - a weapon that would instill such awe, that it would cause the entire world to surrender overnight. Then suddenly during World War II, the Nazis achieved a massive leap in technology. From the first jet aircraft and V-2 rocket encompassing incredible advancements in science and engineering, the Nazis were miles ahead in every area, including genetic manipulation, mass hypnosis, and unfathomable experiments into the nature of time and space itself. But where did this quantum leap emanate from? The US captured Nazi Germany's top scientists, including rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, who, with other former Nazis, provided information and technological advancements that would propel the US space program on a fast track to the moon. But where did the Nazis get this knowledge? Von Braun said more than once "we had help". This is real forbidden history; this is the story of the Nazis and the aliens from outer space. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Gardiner) Fri, 21 Oct 2016 05:45:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Alien-Contact-Audiobook/B01M65UA11 thebookvoice.com 01:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alien Contact Subtitle: Nazi UFOs Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Craig Wilde Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-16 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Nazi party was obsessed with the occult. They scoured the globe in search of mysterious forces that would enable them to build their 1,000 year Reich. From the Holy Grail to the lance that pierced the side of Christ, from Tibet to the Antarctic, no region or mythological device was ignored. In fact, they turned the planet inside out looking for something ancient. Something the Nazi elite called "the most powerful weapon" - a weapon that would instill such awe, that it would cause the entire world to surrender overnight. Then suddenly during World War II, the Nazis achieved a massive leap in technology. From the first jet aircraft and V-2 rocket encompassing incredible advancements in science and engineering, the Nazis were miles ahead in every area, including genetic manipulation, mass hypnosis, and unfathomable experiments into the nature of time and space itself. But where did this quantum leap emanate from? The US captured Nazi Germany's top scientists, including rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, who, with other former Nazis, provided information and technological advancements that would propel the US space program on a fast track to the moon. But where did the Nazis get this knowledge? Von Braun said more than once "we had help". This is real forbidden history; this is the story of the Nazis and the aliens from outer space. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alien Contact Subtitle: Nazi UFOs Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Craig Wilde Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-16 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Nazi party was obsessed with the occult. They scoured the globe in search of mysterious forces that would enable them to build their 1,000 year Reich. From the Holy Grail to the lance that pierced the side of Christ, from Tibet to the Antarctic, no region or mythological device was ignored. In fact, they turned the planet inside out looking for something ancient. Something the Nazi elite called "the most powerful weapon" - a weapon that would instill such awe, that it would cause the entire world to surrender overnight. Then suddenly during World War II, the Nazis achieved a massive leap in technology. From the first jet aircraft and V-2 rocket encompassing incredible advancements in science and engineering, the Nazis were miles ahead in every area, including genetic manipulation, mass hypnosis, and unfathomable experiments into the nature of time and space itself. But where did this quantum leap emanate from? The US captured Nazi Germany's top scientists, including rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, who, with other former Nazis, provided information and technological advancements that would propel the US space program on a fast track to the moon. But where did the Nazis get this knowledge? Von Braun said more than once "we had help". This is real forbidden history; this is the story of the Nazis and the aliens from outer space. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Adolf-Hitler-Audiobook/B01M65U2NR Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adolf Hitler Subtitle: Pure Evil Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner, Ryan Moriella, John Cummings Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There have been many evil men in the history of the world including serial killers, rapists, and mass murderers - but none of them as extreme and as monstrous as Adolf Hitler. He dominated the hearts and minds of the German nation and catapulted them into infamous world history. When Hitler rallied the nation, his oratory was so spellbinding and powerful that many claimed he was possessed. When he lifted the spear of destiny, he knew that he held the course of human history in his hands. Occultists claimed that Hitler was possessed by the ancient god Moloch and prophesied that he would bring destruction on a massive scale. The Bible said the Anti-Christ would rule for seven years, that he would appear to be ordinary, and could be lost in a crowd. No wonder so many pointed the finger at Hitler as the embodiment of the Anti-Christ. New research reveals that the Nazi party went headlong into the abyss of the occult and was engulfed in the most evil energy in the universe. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Gardiner) Thu, 20 Oct 2016 11:44:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Adolf-Hitler-Audiobook/B01M65U2NR thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adolf Hitler Subtitle: Pure Evil Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner, Ryan Moriella, John Cummings Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There have been many evil men in the history of the world including serial killers, rapists, and mass murderers - but none of them as extreme and as monstrous as Adolf Hitler. He dominated the hearts and minds of the German nation and catapulted them into infamous world history. When Hitler rallied the nation, his oratory was so spellbinding and powerful that many claimed he was possessed. When he lifted the spear of destiny, he knew that he held the course of human history in his hands. Occultists claimed that Hitler was possessed by the ancient god Moloch and prophesied that he would bring destruction on a massive scale. The Bible said the Anti-Christ would rule for seven years, that he would appear to be ordinary, and could be lost in a crowd. No wonder so many pointed the finger at Hitler as the embodiment of the Anti-Christ. New research reveals that the Nazi party went headlong into the abyss of the occult and was engulfed in the most evil energy in the universe. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adolf Hitler Subtitle: Pure Evil Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner, Ryan Moriella, John Cummings Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There have been many evil men in the history of the world including serial killers, rapists, and mass murderers - but none of them as extreme and as monstrous as Adolf Hitler. He dominated the hearts and minds of the German nation and catapulted them into infamous world history. When Hitler rallied the nation, his oratory was so spellbinding and powerful that many claimed he was possessed. When he lifted the spear of destiny, he knew that he held the course of human history in his hands. Occultists claimed that Hitler was possessed by the ancient god Moloch and prophesied that he would bring destruction on a massive scale. The Bible said the Anti-Christ would rule for seven years, that he would appear to be ordinary, and could be lost in a crowd. No wonder so many pointed the finger at Hitler as the embodiment of the Anti-Christ. New research reveals that the Nazi party went headlong into the abyss of the occult and was engulfed in the most evil energy in the universe. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Secret-Societies-Audiobook/B017DV792A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Societies Subtitle: Dark Secrets of the Nazis Author: OH Krill Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Sector 5 Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Did secret societies create the first and second world wars? Were clandestine groups behind the rise of the Nazi Party? Scholars still accept that both world wars were part of the grand European power struggle between the old world and the new, between royalty, politicians, communists, and capitalists. But researchers now believe WWII was the result of a massive, worldwide conspiracy by an elusive secret society known as the Illuminati - a secret sect so powerful they not only control economics and politics but may very well be involved in manipulating society itself while controlling staggering knowledge not shared with even the leaders of nations. Explore the influence of organizations cloaked in mystery, which hold power over world events. This is the story of those secret powers and how they have influenced the world we live in today. Critic Reviews: "Incredible insight into factors overlooked by history." (Awesome Mag) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (OH Krill) Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:10:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Secret-Societies-Audiobook/B017DV792A thebookvoice.com 00:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Societies Subtitle: Dark Secrets of the Nazis Author: OH Krill Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Sector 5 Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Did secret societies create the first and second world wars? Were clandestine groups behind the rise of the Nazi Party? Scholars still accept that both world wars were part of the grand European power struggle between the old world and the new, between royalty, politicians, communists, and capitalists. But researchers now believe WWII was the result of a massive, worldwide conspiracy by an elusive secret society known as the Illuminati - a secret sect so powerful they not only control economics and politics but may very well be involved in manipulating society itself while controlling staggering knowledge not shared with even the leaders of nations. Explore the influence of organizations cloaked in mystery, which hold power over world events. This is the story of those secret powers and how they have influenced the world we live in today. Critic Reviews: "Incredible insight into factors overlooked by history." (Awesome Mag) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Societies Subtitle: Dark Secrets of the Nazis Author: OH Krill Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Sector 5 Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Did secret societies create the first and second world wars? Were clandestine groups behind the rise of the Nazi Party? Scholars still accept that both world wars were part of the grand European power struggle between the old world and the new, between royalty, politicians, communists, and capitalists. But researchers now believe WWII was the result of a massive, worldwide conspiracy by an elusive secret society known as the Illuminati - a secret sect so powerful they not only control economics and politics but may very well be involved in manipulating society itself while controlling staggering knowledge not shared with even the leaders of nations. Explore the influence of organizations cloaked in mystery, which hold power over world events. This is the story of those secret powers and how they have influenced the world we live in today. Critic Reviews: "Incredible insight into factors overlooked by history." (Awesome Mag) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-War-Audiobook/B00Q78QTFE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great War Subtitle: Memory, Perceptions and 10 Contested Questions Author: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-01-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Endgame. The Hundred Days offensive brought an end to the stalemate in the trenches and saw the collapse of the Central Powers. Should the allies have occupied Germany at the end of the War, and if they had, could they have prevented WW2? bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Mon, 01 Dec 2014 15:09:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-War-Audiobook/B00Q78QTFE thebookvoice.com 00:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great War Subtitle: Memory, Perceptions and 10 Contested Questions Author: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-01-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Endgame. The Hundred Days offensive brought an end to the stalemate in the trenches and saw the collapse of the Central Powers. Should the allies have occupied Germany at the end of the War, and if they had, could they have prevented WW2? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great War Subtitle: Memory, Perceptions and 10 Contested Questions Author: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 9 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-01-14 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Endgame. The Hundred Days offensive brought an end to the stalemate in the trenches and saw the collapse of the Central Powers. Should the allies have occupied Germany at the end of the War, and if they had, could they have prevented WW2? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Massacre-at-Cuska-Audiobook/B002V8MAVG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Massacre at Cuska Subtitle: Anatomy of a War Crime Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 1999, Serb death squads attacked the ethnic Albanian village of Cuska and left 41 unarmed civilians dead. Correspondents/Producers: Michael Montgomery and Stephen Smith Host: Deborah Amos Additional Reporting: Adriatic Kelmendi Editor: Deborah George Coordinating Producer: Sasha Aslanian Assistant Producer: Stephanie Curtis Project Coordinator: Misha Quill Technical Direction: Stephen Smith, Craig Thorson, Scott Liebers Executive Producer: Bill Buzenberg Major funding for American RadioWorks. is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This program was made possible, in part, by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Open Society Institute, the Sandler Family Supporting Foundation, the United States Institute of Peace, and the Glaser Family Foundation. American RadioWorks is the documentary project of American Public Media. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (American RadioWorks) Fri, 04 Jun 2004 04:35:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Massacre-at-Cuska-Audiobook/B002V8MAVG thebookvoice.com 00:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Massacre at Cuska Subtitle: Anatomy of a War Crime Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 1999, Serb death squads attacked the ethnic Albanian village of Cuska and left 41 unarmed civilians dead. Correspondents/Producers: Michael Montgomery and Stephen Smith Host: Deborah Amos Additional Reporting: Adriatic Kelmendi Editor: Deborah George Coordinating Producer: Sasha Aslanian Assistant Producer: Stephanie Curtis Project Coordinator: Misha Quill Technical Direction: Stephen Smith, Craig Thorson, Scott Liebers Executive Producer: Bill Buzenberg Major funding for American RadioWorks. is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This program was made possible, in part, by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Open Society Institute, the Sandler Family Supporting Foundation, the United States Institute of Peace, and the Glaser Family Foundation. American RadioWorks is the documentary project of American Public Media. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Massacre at Cuska Subtitle: Anatomy of a War Crime Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-04 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 1999, Serb death squads attacked the ethnic Albanian village of Cuska and left 41 unarmed civilians dead. Correspondents/Producers: Michael Montgomery and Stephen Smith Host: Deborah Amos Additional Reporting: Adriatic Kelmendi Editor: Deborah George Coordinating Producer: Sasha Aslanian Assistant Producer: Stephanie Curtis Project Coordinator: Misha Quill Technical Direction: Stephen Smith, Craig Thorson, Scott Liebers Executive Producer: Bill Buzenberg Major funding for American RadioWorks. is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. This program was made possible, in part, by grants from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Open Society Institute, the Sandler Family Supporting Foundation, the United States Institute of Peace, and the Glaser Family Foundation. American RadioWorks is the documentary project of American Public Media. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-Churches-and-Cathedrals-Audiobook/B071CZMJGH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Churches and Cathedrals Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: World Wide Multimedia Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Awe-inspiring and majestic, churches and cathedrals have been the place of gathering and worship for centuries, but many of them hold secret mysteries and meanings that are waiting to be rediscovered. From the majestic stained glass windows that convey the message of faith via beauty and light, to the intricate statues and carvings that adorn the exteriors and interiors and deliver subtle messages of good versus evil, there is a vast amount of symbolism to be explored. Having been built centuries ago, many of these holy buildings contain complex mysteries that have been lost over the years. Come with us on a journey around the world as we visit stunning cathedrals and churches in order to unveil the secrets they hold. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Gardiner) Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:49:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-Churches-and-Cathedrals-Audiobook/B071CZMJGH thebookvoice.com 01:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Churches and Cathedrals Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: World Wide Multimedia Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Awe-inspiring and majestic, churches and cathedrals have been the place of gathering and worship for centuries, but many of them hold secret mysteries and meanings that are waiting to be rediscovered. From the majestic stained glass windows that convey the message of faith via beauty and light, to the intricate statues and carvings that adorn the exteriors and interiors and deliver subtle messages of good versus evil, there is a vast amount of symbolism to be explored. Having been built centuries ago, many of these holy buildings contain complex mysteries that have been lost over the years. Come with us on a journey around the world as we visit stunning cathedrals and churches in order to unveil the secrets they hold. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Churches and Cathedrals Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: World Wide Multimedia Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Awe-inspiring and majestic, churches and cathedrals have been the place of gathering and worship for centuries, but many of them hold secret mysteries and meanings that are waiting to be rediscovered. From the majestic stained glass windows that convey the message of faith via beauty and light, to the intricate statues and carvings that adorn the exteriors and interiors and deliver subtle messages of good versus evil, there is a vast amount of symbolism to be explored. Having been built centuries ago, many of these holy buildings contain complex mysteries that have been lost over the years. Come with us on a journey around the world as we visit stunning cathedrals and churches in order to unveil the secrets they hold. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Zwischen-Rassenwahn-und-Ideologie-Grenzerfahrungen-des-NS-Regimes-Audiobook/B00TMXS49K Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Zwischen Rassenwahn und Ideologie. Grenzerfahrungen des NS-Regimes Autor:: div. Erzähler: div. Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 41 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 05-11-07 Herausgeber: Deutsche Welle Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Aber auch nach den Greueltaten des nationalsozialistischen Deutschlands wurden, nach Aussage des Verfassungsschutzes, im Jahr 2005 in Deutschland 15.361 Straftaten verübt, die einem rechtsextremistischen Hintergrund zuzuordnen sind. Die Grenze zu den in der deutschen Verfassung fest verankerten Menschenrechten ist hierbei längst überschritten. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (div.) Fri, 11 May 2007 03:03:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Zwischen-Rassenwahn-und-Ideologie-Grenzerfahrungen-des-NS-Regimes-Audiobook/B00TMXS49K thebookvoice.com 02:41:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Zwischen Rassenwahn und Ideologie. Grenzerfahrungen des NS-Regimes Autor:: div. Erzähler: div. Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 41 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 05-11-07 Herausgeber: Deutsche Welle Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Aber auch nach den Greueltaten des nationalsozialistischen Deutschlands wurden, nach Aussage des Verfassungsschutzes, im Jahr 2005 in Deutschland 15.361 Straftaten verübt, die einem rechtsextremistischen Hintergrund zuzuordnen sind. Die Grenze zu den in der deutschen Verfassung fest verankerten Menschenrechten ist hierbei längst überschritten. Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Zwischen Rassenwahn und Ideologie. Grenzerfahrungen des NS-Regimes Autor:: div. Erzähler: div. Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 41 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 05-11-07 Herausgeber: Deutsche Welle Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Aber auch nach den Greueltaten des nationalsozialistischen Deutschlands wurden, nach Aussage des Verfassungsschutzes, im Jahr 2005 in Deutschland 15.361 Straftaten verübt, die einem rechtsextremistischen Hintergrund zuzuordnen sind. Die Grenze zu den in der deutschen Verfassung fest verankerten Menschenrechten ist hierbei längst überschritten. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Pacific-Audiobook/B003EVWST8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pacific Author: Hugh Ambrose Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-10 Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Historian Hugh Ambrose deepens the experience of the HBO miniseries The Pacific - revealing the intertwined odysseys of four U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy carrier pilot and producing a powerful blend of first-person immediacy and historical perspective. Sidney C. Philips, an easygoing Alabama teenager, enlisted along with a friend. 'Manila John' Basilone was the son of immigrants who found happiness in the rough-and-ready life of a marine. Eugene B. Sledge watched his best friend and his brother go off to war - and finally rebelled against his parents to follow them. 'Shifty' Shofner was the scion of a prominent family with a long record of military service. Ensign Vernon 'Mike' Micheel left the family farm to complete flight school. Between America's retreat from China in late 1941 and the moment that MacArthur's plane landed in Japan in August 1945, these five men fought many of the key battles of the war in the Pacific. Here, Hugh Ambrose focuses on their real-life experiences and those of their fellow servicemen, enhancing and expanding upon the story told in the HBO miniseries. Covering nearly four years of combat with unprecedented access to military records, letters, journals, memoirs, and interviews, this volume offers a unique historical perspective on the war against Japan, from the debacle in Bataan to the miracle of Midway, the relentless vortex of Guadalcanal, the black terraces of Iwo Jima and the killing fileds of Okinawa - and ultimately the triumphant yet uneasy return home. These are the true stories of the men who put their lives on the line for their country, who were dispatched to the other side of the world to fight an enemy who preferred suicide to surrender; men who suffered hardship and humiliation in POW camps; men who witnessed casualties among soldiers and civilians alike; and men whose medals came at a shocking price - a price paid in full by all. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hugh Ambrose) Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:14:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Pacific-Audiobook/B003EVWST8 thebookvoice.com 23:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pacific Author: Hugh Ambrose Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-10 Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Historian Hugh Ambrose deepens the experience of the HBO miniseries The Pacific - revealing the intertwined odysseys of four U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy carrier pilot and producing a powerful blend of first-person immediacy and historical perspective. Sidney C. Philips, an easygoing Alabama teenager, enlisted along with a friend. 'Manila John' Basilone was the son of immigrants who found happiness in the rough-and-ready life of a marine. Eugene B. Sledge watched his best friend and his brother go off to war - and finally rebelled against his parents to follow them. 'Shifty' Shofner was the scion of a prominent family with a long record of military service. Ensign Vernon 'Mike' Micheel left the family farm to complete flight school. Between America's retreat from China in late 1941 and the moment that MacArthur's plane landed in Japan in August 1945, these five men fought many of the key battles of the war in the Pacific. Here, Hugh Ambrose focuses on their real-life experiences and those of their fellow servicemen, enhancing and expanding upon the story told in the HBO miniseries. Covering nearly four years of combat with unprecedented access to military records, letters, journals, memoirs, and interviews, this volume offers a unique historical perspective on the war against Japan, from the debacle in Bataan to the miracle of Midway, the relentless vortex of Guadalcanal, the black terraces of Iwo Jima and the killing fileds of Okinawa - and ultimately the triumphant yet uneasy return home. These are the true stories of the men who put their lives on the line for their country, who were dispatched to the other side of the world to fight an enemy who preferred suicide to surrender; men who suffered hardship and humiliation in POW camps; men who witnessed casualties among soldiers and civilians alike; and men whose medals came at a shocking price - a price paid in full by all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pacific Author: Hugh Ambrose Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-10 Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Historian Hugh Ambrose deepens the experience of the HBO miniseries The Pacific - revealing the intertwined odysseys of four U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy carrier pilot and producing a powerful blend of first-person immediacy and historical perspective. Sidney C. Philips, an easygoing Alabama teenager, enlisted along with a friend. 'Manila John' Basilone was the son of immigrants who found happiness in the rough-and-ready life of a marine. Eugene B. Sledge watched his best friend and his brother go off to war - and finally rebelled against his parents to follow them. 'Shifty' Shofner was the scion of a prominent family with a long record of military service. Ensign Vernon 'Mike' Micheel left the family farm to complete flight school. Between America's retreat from China in late 1941 and the moment that MacArthur's plane landed in Japan in August 1945, these five men fought many of the key battles of the war in the Pacific. Here, Hugh Ambrose focuses on their real-life experiences and those of their fellow servicemen, enhancing and expanding upon the story told in the HBO miniseries. Covering nearly four years of combat with unprecedented access to military records, letters, journals, memoirs, and interviews, this volume offers a unique historical perspective on the war against Japan, from the debacle in Bataan to the miracle of Midway, the relentless vortex of Guadalcanal, the black terraces of Iwo Jima and the killing fileds of Okinawa - and ultimately the triumphant yet uneasy return home. These are the true stories of the men who put their lives on the line for their country, who were dispatched to the other side of the world to fight an enemy who preferred suicide to surrender; men who suffered hardship and humiliation in POW camps; men who witnessed casualties among soldiers and civilians alike; and men whose medals came at a shocking price - a price paid in full by all. Members Reviews: Making sense of history in the Pacific Quite approachable for a listener - new to audio history. I have not seen the TV saga of this but the written work was very useful. The reader was fine -easy to listen to and my only real criticism is that occasionally you could feel the word processor at work - the cut and paste - that does not mesh with the rest of the narrative. But it was worth listening to. So - yes - we could use more work in this genre. Please - could we find out what life was like for the Japanese or the Germans, the Baltic States, the Russians, Norwegians etc. during the same period? really good quality. kept me riveted Although not as good as band of brothers it comes an easy second best where ww2 stories are concerned Good war book This is very intresting book give you a new insight into the pacific war and the men who frought it and what they went though well wourth reading. The only down side is that sometimes they swich between people and it can take you a second wo notes that this has happened but other than that great book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-Our-Time-Audiobook/B0032NAKJ8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Our Time Subtitle: The Darwin Programmes Author: Melvyn Bragg Narrator: uncredited Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-09 Publisher: Hodder Headline Limited Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Published to tie-in with the new series of In Our Time on BBC Radio 4, Melvyn Bragg guides us through the most dramatic moments in our history. Melvyn Bragg's In Our Time series regularly entertains and fascinates substantial audiences on Radio 4. He orchestrates the ideas of leading academics in each field, and leads a dynamic and lively discussion. The programme brings to life the signposts of history, the moments that significantly changed the world as we know it, and the individuals and ideas that made us what we are today. Now, collected on audio for he first time, here are all four programmes about Charles Darwin, recorded on location. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Melvyn Bragg) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:45:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-Our-Time-Audiobook/B0032NAKJ8 thebookvoice.com 02:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Our Time Subtitle: The Darwin Programmes Author: Melvyn Bragg Narrator: uncredited Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-09 Publisher: Hodder Headline Limited Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Published to tie-in with the new series of In Our Time on BBC Radio 4, Melvyn Bragg guides us through the most dramatic moments in our history. Melvyn Bragg's In Our Time series regularly entertains and fascinates substantial audiences on Radio 4. He orchestrates the ideas of leading academics in each field, and leads a dynamic and lively discussion. The programme brings to life the signposts of history, the moments that significantly changed the world as we know it, and the individuals and ideas that made us what we are today. Now, collected on audio for he first time, here are all four programmes about Charles Darwin, recorded on location. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Our Time Subtitle: The Darwin Programmes Author: Melvyn Bragg Narrator: uncredited Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-09 Publisher: Hodder Headline Limited Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Published to tie-in with the new series of In Our Time on BBC Radio 4, Melvyn Bragg guides us through the most dramatic moments in our history. Melvyn Bragg's In Our Time series regularly entertains and fascinates substantial audiences on Radio 4. He orchestrates the ideas of leading academics in each field, and leads a dynamic and lively discussion. The programme brings to life the signposts of history, the moments that significantly changed the world as we know it, and the individuals and ideas that made us what we are today. Now, collected on audio for he first time, here are all four programmes about Charles Darwin, recorded on location. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Burning-the-Evidence-Audiobook/B002V5D28Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Burning the Evidence Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During the war in Kosovo in 1999, war-crimes investigators suspected that Serbian forces were hiding evidence of atrocities by removing bodies of murdered Albanians from graves and execution sites. But until now, no one could say precisely what happened to many of these bodies. This is the story of a secret and grisly operation by Serbian security forces to destroy evidence of possible war crimes in an industrial furnace in northern Kosovo. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (American RadioWorks) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:54:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Burning-the-Evidence-Audiobook/B002V5D28Y thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Burning the Evidence Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During the war in Kosovo in 1999, war-crimes investigators suspected that Serbian forces were hiding evidence of atrocities by removing bodies of murdered Albanians from graves and execution sites. But until now, no one could say precisely what happened to many of these bodies. This is the story of a secret and grisly operation by Serbian security forces to destroy evidence of possible war crimes in an industrial furnace in northern Kosovo. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Burning the Evidence Author: American RadioWorks Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: American Public Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During the war in Kosovo in 1999, war-crimes investigators suspected that Serbian forces were hiding evidence of atrocities by removing bodies of murdered Albanians from graves and execution sites. But until now, no one could say precisely what happened to many of these bodies. This is the story of a secret and grisly operation by Serbian security forces to destroy evidence of possible war crimes in an industrial furnace in northern Kosovo. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/God-Audiobook/B074HFKH8K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Subtitle: A Human History Author: Reza Aslan Narrator: Reza Aslan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The number one New York Times best-selling author of Zealot and host of Believer explores humanity's quest to make sense of the divine and sounds a call to embrace a deeper, more expansive understanding of God. In Zealot, Reza Aslan replaced the well-worn portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth with a startling new image of the man in all his contradictions. In his new book, Aslan takes on a subject even more immense: God, writ large. In layered prose and with thoughtful, accessible scholarship, Aslan narrates the history of religion as one long and remarkably cohesive attempt to understand the divine by giving it human traits and emotions. According to Aslan, this innate desire to humanize God is hardwired in our brains, making it a central feature of nearly every religious tradition. As Aslan writes, "Whether we are aware of it or not, and regardless if we are believers or not, what the vast majority of us think about when we think about God is a divine version of ourselves." But this projection is not without consequences. We bestow upon God not just all that is good in human nature - our compassion, our thirst for justice - but all that is bad in it: our greed, our bigotry, our penchant for violence. All these qualities inform our religions, cultures, and governments. More than just a history of our understanding of God, this book is an attempt to get to the root of this humanizing impulse in order to develop a more universal spirituality. Whether you believe in one God, many gods, or no god at all, God: A Human History will transform the way you think about the divine and its role in our everyday lives. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Reza Aslan) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:18:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/God-Audiobook/B074HFKH8K thebookvoice.com 05:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Subtitle: A Human History Author: Reza Aslan Narrator: Reza Aslan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The number one New York Times best-selling author of Zealot and host of Believer explores humanity's quest to make sense of the divine and sounds a call to embrace a deeper, more expansive understanding of God. In Zealot, Reza Aslan replaced the well-worn portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth with a startling new image of the man in all his contradictions. In his new book, Aslan takes on a subject even more immense: God, writ large. In layered prose and with thoughtful, accessible scholarship, Aslan narrates the history of religion as one long and remarkably cohesive attempt to understand the divine by giving it human traits and emotions. According to Aslan, this innate desire to humanize God is hardwired in our brains, making it a central feature of nearly every religious tradition. As Aslan writes, "Whether we are aware of it or not, and regardless if we are believers or not, what the vast majority of us think about when we think about God is a divine version of ourselves." But this projection is not without consequences. We bestow upon God not just all that is good in human nature - our compassion, our thirst for justice - but all that is bad in it: our greed, our bigotry, our penchant for violence. All these qualities inform our religions, cultures, and governments. More than just a history of our understanding of God, this book is an attempt to get to the root of this humanizing impulse in order to develop a more universal spirituality. Whether you believe in one God, many gods, or no god at all, God: A Human History will transform the way you think about the divine and its role in our everyday lives. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Subtitle: A Human History Author: Reza Aslan Narrator: Reza Aslan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 262 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The number one New York Times best-selling author of Zealot and host of Believer explores humanity's quest to make sense of the divine and sounds a call to embrace a deeper, more expansive understanding of God. In Zealot, Reza Aslan replaced the well-worn portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth with a startling new image of the man in all his contradictions. In his new book, Aslan takes on a subject even more immense: God, writ large. In layered prose and with thoughtful, accessible scholarship, Aslan narrates the history of religion as one long and remarkably cohesive attempt to understand the divine by giving it human traits and emotions. According to Aslan, this innate desire to humanize God is hardwired in our brains, making it a central feature of nearly every religious tradition. As Aslan writes, "Whether we are aware of it or not, and regardless if we are believers or not, what the vast majority of us think about when we think about God is a divine version of ourselves." But this projection is not without consequences. We bestow upon God not just all that is good in human nature - our compassion, our thirst for justice - but all that is bad in it: our greed, our bigotry, our penchant for violence. All these qualities inform our religions, cultures, and governments. More than just a history of our understanding of God, this book is an attempt to get to the root of this humanizing impulse in order to develop a more universal spirituality. Whether you believe in one God, many gods, or no god at all, God: A Human History will transform the way you think about the divine and its role in our everyday lives. Members Reviews: His best work yet absolutely loved it! Reza just keeps getting better with each book this one is absolutely worth reading. . thought provoking human history of God. weaves fascinating history with spiritually into an interesting perspective for anyone, no matter beliefs. God: a human history One of the best books I have read explaining the history of God through the history of experiences of man; the changes, the different cultures. I was searching to understand God in religions but this book helped me understand more and make sense of it all. God is dog spelled backwards... Another excellent book from Reza Aslan. Scholarly, detailed and well researched. He does well at giving voice to philosophical thoughts in an easy calming and natural manner. Fascinating and informative I've always enjoyed Reza Aslan books. This one takes the reader back to when "humans" created God. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-Christianity-II-From-the-Reformation-to-the-Modern-Megachurch-Audiobook/B0778PYGNS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Molly Worthen Format: Original Recording Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: When you think about Christian history, you might think of the first thousand years - the events of Jesus' life, the acts of the apostles, the establishment of the church, and the various councils that established theological doctrine. But the history of Christianity from the Reformation to the present is equally dramatic and profoundly relevant. It's a story about people as much as theology - our cultures, our politics, our relationship to the world. The History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch picks up where The Great Courses' first history of Christianity left off: with the Protestant Reformation. Over 36 fascinating lectures, Professor Molly Worthen of the University of North Carolina traces the story of Christianity as it transformed from a relatively homogenous entity at the end of the Middle Ages through the diverse global religion of today. While Professor Worthen gives you plenty of insight into theology, her primary focus is to place Christianity in its historical context. She personalizes history with stories of individual players and blends their narratives with larger trends give you the full history of momentous events, including the formation of myriad Protestant denominations, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, the Cold War, and the spread of Christianity to Latin America, China, and South Korea. As you'll discover, Christianity has been at the center of momentous transformations around the globe and is now the largest religion in the world. Professor Worthen is a marvelous storyteller, and brings history to life through the stories of people across history - scientists and theologians, revolutionaries and social justice warriors, commentators and ordinary people living out the great drama of Christian history. From Martin Luther's 95 Theses to Latin American liberation theology, this is a magisterial course, and a must-have for students. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Fri, 10 Nov 2017 14:12:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-Christianity-II-From-the-Reformation-to-the-Modern-Megachurch-Audiobook/B0778PYGNS thebookvoice.com 17:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Molly Worthen Format: Original Recording Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: When you think about Christian history, you might think of the first thousand years - the events of Jesus' life, the acts of the apostles, the establishment of the church, and the various councils that established theological doctrine. But the history of Christianity from the Reformation to the present is equally dramatic and profoundly relevant. It's a story about people as much as theology - our cultures, our politics, our relationship to the world. The History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch picks up where The Great Courses' first history of Christianity left off: with the Protestant Reformation. Over 36 fascinating lectures, Professor Molly Worthen of the University of North Carolina traces the story of Christianity as it transformed from a relatively homogenous entity at the end of the Middle Ages through the diverse global religion of today. While Professor Worthen gives you plenty of insight into theology, her primary focus is to place Christianity in its historical context. She personalizes history with stories of individual players and blends their narratives with larger trends give you the full history of momentous events, including the formation of myriad Protestant denominations, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, the Cold War, and the spread of Christianity to Latin America, China, and South Korea. As you'll discover, Christianity has been at the center of momentous transformations around the globe and is now the largest religion in the world. Professor Worthen is a marvelous storyteller, and brings history to life through the stories of people across history - scientists and theologians, revolutionaries and social justice warriors, commentators and ordinary people living out the great drama of Christian history. From Martin Luther's 95 Theses to Latin American liberation theology, this is a magisterial course, and a must-have for students. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Molly Worthen Format: Original Recording Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: When you think about Christian history, you might think of the first thousand years - the events of Jesus' life, the acts of the apostles, the establishment of the church, and the various councils that established theological doctrine. But the history of Christianity from the Reformation to the present is equally dramatic and profoundly relevant. It's a story about people as much as theology - our cultures, our politics, our relationship to the world. The History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Modern Megachurch picks up where The Great Courses' first history of Christianity left off: with the Protestant Reformation. Over 36 fascinating lectures, Professor Molly Worthen of the University of North Carolina traces the story of Christianity as it transformed from a relatively homogenous entity at the end of the Middle Ages through the diverse global religion of today. While Professor Worthen gives you plenty of insight into theology, her primary focus is to place Christianity in its historical context. She personalizes history with stories of individual players and blends their narratives with larger trends give you the full history of momentous events, including the formation of myriad Protestant denominations, the Catholic Counter-Reformation, the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, the Cold War, and the spread of Christianity to Latin America, China, and South Korea. As you'll discover, Christianity has been at the center of momentous transformations around the globe and is now the largest religion in the world. Professor Worthen is a marvelous storyteller, and brings history to life through the stories of people across history - scientists and theologians, revolutionaries and social justice warriors, commentators and ordinary people living out the great drama of Christian history. From Martin Luther's 95 Theses to Latin American liberation theology, this is a magisterial course, and a must-have for students. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: History of Christianity An amazing overview of ~500 years of Christianity from a most articulate and concise professor. Never once was the awful "But we don't have time for...." uttered! This story is a global tale, woven together with insight, connecting very many strands of Christianity over time. I have learned very much but also that no church denomination, break-away group or national church is known mainly through the centuries for its unrelenting demonstration of love. There is more to do! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Catholic-Church-A-History-Audiobook/B00DI959CE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Catholic Church: A History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor William R. Cook Ph.D. Cornell University Format: Original Recording Length: 19 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 534 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: How did the Catholic Church become one of the most influential institutions in the world - a force capable of moving armies, inspiring saints, and shaping the lives of a billion members? Explore these and other questions as you follow the development of this important institution in 36 informative, fascinating lectures. With Professor Cook by your side, you'll step into the world of the early church, witness the spread of Christendom, and learn about the origins of fundamental church institutions. Your journey begins in the early years of the church, when Jesus's disciples developed the first communities of faith. You'll get a chance to delve into crucial ancient church documents and gain an intriguing glimpse into the lives of these early believers. From there, you'll trace the development and spread of this nascent religion throughout the world, covering crucial developments including the conversion of the Roman Empire to Catholicism, the schism between the Roman faith and the Greek Orthodox Church, and the Reformation. As you delve into this fascinating saga, you'll quickly see that the Catholic Church actually takes many forms. You'll trace the many variations of worship and belief that evolved as Christianity spread all over the Mediterranean, and you'll witness how Catholic practice and faith have been transformed by the cultures and peoples it has touched. Professor Cook brings an unparalleled intellectual rigor to his presentation, balanced by a deep appreciation of the church's legacy and impact. Join him on this epic journey through Catholic history, and experience how this small gathering of faithful became one of the most powerful forces on the world stage - the "one holy catholic and apostolic Church." PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 02:25:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Catholic-Church-A-History-Audiobook/B00DI959CE thebookvoice.com 19:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Catholic Church: A History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor William R. Cook Ph.D. Cornell University Format: Original Recording Length: 19 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 534 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: How did the Catholic Church become one of the most influential institutions in the world - a force capable of moving armies, inspiring saints, and shaping the lives of a billion members? Explore these and other questions as you follow the development of this important institution in 36 informative, fascinating lectures. With Professor Cook by your side, you'll step into the world of the early church, witness the spread of Christendom, and learn about the origins of fundamental church institutions. Your journey begins in the early years of the church, when Jesus's disciples developed the first communities of faith. You'll get a chance to delve into crucial ancient church documents and gain an intriguing glimpse into the lives of these early believers. From there, you'll trace the development and spread of this nascent religion throughout the world, covering crucial developments including the conversion of the Roman Empire to Catholicism, the schism between the Roman faith and the Greek Orthodox Church, and the Reformation. As you delve into this fascinating saga, you'll quickly see that the Catholic Church actually takes many forms. You'll trace the many variations of worship and belief that evolved as Christianity spread all over the Mediterranean, and you'll witness how Catholic practice and faith have been transformed by the cultures and peoples it has touched. Professor Cook brings an unparalleled intellectual rigor to his presentation, balanced by a deep appreciation of the church's legacy and impact. Join him on this epic journey through Catholic history, and experience how this small gathering of faithful became one of the most powerful forces on the world stage - the "one holy catholic and apostolic Church." PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Catholic Church: A History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor William R. Cook Ph.D. Cornell University Format: Original Recording Length: 19 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 534 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: How did the Catholic Church become one of the most influential institutions in the world - a force capable of moving armies, inspiring saints, and shaping the lives of a billion members? Explore these and other questions as you follow the development of this important institution in 36 informative, fascinating lectures. With Professor Cook by your side, you'll step into the world of the early church, witness the spread of Christendom, and learn about the origins of fundamental church institutions. Your journey begins in the early years of the church, when Jesus's disciples developed the first communities of faith. You'll get a chance to delve into crucial ancient church documents and gain an intriguing glimpse into the lives of these early believers. From there, you'll trace the development and spread of this nascent religion throughout the world, covering crucial developments including the conversion of the Roman Empire to Catholicism, the schism between the Roman faith and the Greek Orthodox Church, and the Reformation. As you delve into this fascinating saga, you'll quickly see that the Catholic Church actually takes many forms. You'll trace the many variations of worship and belief that evolved as Christianity spread all over the Mediterranean, and you'll witness how Catholic practice and faith have been transformed by the cultures and peoples it has touched. Professor Cook brings an unparalleled intellectual rigor to his presentation, balanced by a deep appreciation of the church's legacy and impact. Join him on this epic journey through Catholic history, and experience how this small gathering of faithful became one of the most powerful forces on the world stage - the "one holy catholic and apostolic Church." PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Thorough history presented in a compelling manner Would you consider the audio edition of The Catholic Church: A History to be better than the print version? As a college level course, the material presented is both thorough and interesting. I am on my second listening of the course because there is just such a wealth of information provided. What other book might you compare The Catholic Church: A History to and why? I love Father Robert Barron's Catholicism series and this course was a great addition to the material Father Barron presented. Obviously this course is a history while Barron's is not intended to be. Professor Cook was able to explain a lot of the "why" behind the evolution of the church while Father Barron continually showed its beauty. For those who really want to know about the Catholic church, this is a great asset. Have you listened to any of Professor William R. Cooks other performances before? How does this one compare? I have watched and listened to Professor Cook's course on The Great Cathedrals. He is a compelling and enthusiastic lecturer who presents material in a straight forward manner. I thought this course was quite good as an audiobook, while the course on cathedrals obviously needed the visual information. I plan on purchasing other courses by Dr. Cook. Any additional comments? One need not be Catholic to enjoy this thorough history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hagakure-Audiobook/B00QMPDSOW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hagakure Subtitle: The Book of the Samurai Author: Yamamoto Tsunetomo, William Scott Wilson (translator) Narrator: Brian Nishii Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 208 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts written by an 18th-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. It is a window into the samurai mind, illuminating the concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to behave, conduct themselves, live, and die. While Hagakure was for many years a secret text known only to the warrior vassals of the Nabeshima clan to which the author belonged, it later came to be recognized as a classic exposition of samurai thought. The original Hagakure consists of over 1,300 short texts that Tsunetomo dictated to a younger samurai over a seven-year period. William Scott Wilson has selected and translated here 300 of the most representative of those texts to create an accessible distillation of this guide for samurai. No other translator has so thoroughly and eruditely rendered this text into English. For this edition, Wilson has added a new introduction that casts Hagakure in a different light than ever before. Tsunetomo refers to bushido as "the Way of death", a description that has held a morbid fascination for readers over the years. But in Tsunetomo's time, bushido was a nuanced concept that related heavily to the Zen concept of muga, the "death" of the ego. Wilson's revised introduction gives the historical and philosophical background for that more metaphorical reading of Hagakure, and through this lens, the classic takes on a fresh and nuanced appeal. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Yamamoto Tsunetomo) Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:05:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hagakure-Audiobook/B00QMPDSOW thebookvoice.com 05:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hagakure Subtitle: The Book of the Samurai Author: Yamamoto Tsunetomo, William Scott Wilson (translator) Narrator: Brian Nishii Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 208 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts written by an 18th-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. It is a window into the samurai mind, illuminating the concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to behave, conduct themselves, live, and die. While Hagakure was for many years a secret text known only to the warrior vassals of the Nabeshima clan to which the author belonged, it later came to be recognized as a classic exposition of samurai thought. The original Hagakure consists of over 1,300 short texts that Tsunetomo dictated to a younger samurai over a seven-year period. William Scott Wilson has selected and translated here 300 of the most representative of those texts to create an accessible distillation of this guide for samurai. No other translator has so thoroughly and eruditely rendered this text into English. For this edition, Wilson has added a new introduction that casts Hagakure in a different light than ever before. Tsunetomo refers to bushido as "the Way of death", a description that has held a morbid fascination for readers over the years. But in Tsunetomo's time, bushido was a nuanced concept that related heavily to the Zen concept of muga, the "death" of the ego. Wilson's revised introduction gives the historical and philosophical background for that more metaphorical reading of Hagakure, and through this lens, the classic takes on a fresh and nuanced appeal. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hagakure Subtitle: The Book of the Samurai Author: Yamamoto Tsunetomo, William Scott Wilson (translator) Narrator: Brian Nishii Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 208 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts written by an 18th-century samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo. It is a window into the samurai mind, illuminating the concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to behave, conduct themselves, live, and die. While Hagakure was for many years a secret text known only to the warrior vassals of the Nabeshima clan to which the author belonged, it later came to be recognized as a classic exposition of samurai thought. The original Hagakure consists of over 1,300 short texts that Tsunetomo dictated to a younger samurai over a seven-year period. William Scott Wilson has selected and translated here 300 of the most representative of those texts to create an accessible distillation of this guide for samurai. No other translator has so thoroughly and eruditely rendered this text into English. For this edition, Wilson has added a new introduction that casts Hagakure in a different light than ever before. Tsunetomo refers to bushido as "the Way of death", a description that has held a morbid fascination for readers over the years. But in Tsunetomo's time, bushido was a nuanced concept that related heavily to the Zen concept of muga, the "death" of the ego. Wilson's revised introduction gives the historical and philosophical background for that more metaphorical reading of Hagakure, and through this lens, the classic takes on a fresh and nuanced appeal. Members Reviews: An informative look into the samurai mind Found extremely useful as research material into the mindset of a samurai in feudal Japan. Great narrator! I feel like this book is only good if you are already interested in feudal Japan. I enjoyed it though. Not really a story as much as a collection of thoughts. The narrator did a great job and was recorded well which definitely helps. Great Way to Experience the Book Again I really enjoyed this audible, but I think it's important to note, I've read the book in paper form several times. I have paused to meditate on passages and contemplated the words in depth. Since I have such an ingrained understanding of the book already, this was an enjoyable refresher course for me. But first time readers should definitely read the words from a book or e-reader screen. Many concepts and understandings in this book are not easy to grasp at first, especially if you are not familiar with ancient Japanese culture going into it. You will need to meditate on the meaning of many passages, and at times look up words in the dictionary to get their full meaning. You will want to stop the book to further explore topics brought up in it, and audio form is not ideal for any of this. This book is not a novel, it's not a story, it has virtually no cohesiveness. It's like listening to your great, great grandfather jump from topic to topic when talking about World War II. The book has no true beginning or end. You can open it to any page and not feel any more or less lost than you would reading it in order from cover to cover. Based on what this book is, how it is written, and how it is composed, I believe that audio is not the ideal format for it. But if you have read the book already, it is an excellent way to review the content inside. AWESOME I loved this book! If one seeks to learn Samurai culture and history, this book is for you. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lost-Christianities-Audiobook/B00G6RY9P8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Christianities Subtitle: The Battles of Scripture and the Faiths We Never Knew Author: Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Matthew Kugler Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The early Christian Church was a chaos of contending beliefs. Some groups of Christians claimed that there was not one God but two or twelve or thirty. Some believed that the world had not been created by God but by a lesser, ignorant deity. Certain sects maintained that Jesus was human but not divine, while others said he was divine but not human. In Lost Christianities, Bart D. Ehrman offers a fascinating look at these early forms of Christianity and shows how they came to be suppressed, reformed, or forgotten. All of these groups insisted that they upheld the teachings of Jesus and his apostles, and they all possessed writings that bore out their claims, books reputedly produced by Jesus's own followers. Modern archaeological work has recovered a number of key texts, and as Ehrman shows, these spectacular discoveries reveal religious diversity that says much about the ways in which history gets written by the winners. Ehrman's discussion ranges from considerations of various "lost scriptures" - including forged gospels supposedly written by Simon Peter, Jesus's closest disciple, and Judas Thomas, Jesus's alleged twin brother - to the disparate beliefs of such groups as the Jewish-Christian Ebionites, the anti-Jewish Marcionites, and various "Gnostic" sects. Ehrman examines in depth the battles that raged between "proto-orthodox Christians" - those who eventually compiled the canonical books of the New Testament and standardized Christian belief - and the groups they denounced as heretics and ultimately overcame. Scrupulously researched and lucidly written, Lost Christianities is an eye-opening account of politics, power, and the clash of ideas among Christians in the decades before one group came to see its views prevail. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bart D. Ehrman) Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:49:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lost-Christianities-Audiobook/B00G6RY9P8 thebookvoice.com 13:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Christianities Subtitle: The Battles of Scripture and the Faiths We Never Knew Author: Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Matthew Kugler Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The early Christian Church was a chaos of contending beliefs. Some groups of Christians claimed that there was not one God but two or twelve or thirty. Some believed that the world had not been created by God but by a lesser, ignorant deity. Certain sects maintained that Jesus was human but not divine, while others said he was divine but not human. In Lost Christianities, Bart D. Ehrman offers a fascinating look at these early forms of Christianity and shows how they came to be suppressed, reformed, or forgotten. All of these groups insisted that they upheld the teachings of Jesus and his apostles, and they all possessed writings that bore out their claims, books reputedly produced by Jesus's own followers. Modern archaeological work has recovered a number of key texts, and as Ehrman shows, these spectacular discoveries reveal religious diversity that says much about the ways in which history gets written by the winners. Ehrman's discussion ranges from considerations of various "lost scriptures" - including forged gospels supposedly written by Simon Peter, Jesus's closest disciple, and Judas Thomas, Jesus's alleged twin brother - to the disparate beliefs of such groups as the Jewish-Christian Ebionites, the anti-Jewish Marcionites, and various "Gnostic" sects. Ehrman examines in depth the battles that raged between "proto-orthodox Christians" - those who eventually compiled the canonical books of the New Testament and standardized Christian belief - and the groups they denounced as heretics and ultimately overcame. Scrupulously researched and lucidly written, Lost Christianities is an eye-opening account of politics, power, and the clash of ideas among Christians in the decades before one group came to see its views prevail. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Christianities Subtitle: The Battles of Scripture and the Faiths We Never Knew Author: Bart D. Ehrman Narrator: Matthew Kugler Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The early Christian Church was a chaos of contending beliefs. Some groups of Christians claimed that there was not one God but two or twelve or thirty. Some believed that the world had not been created by God but by a lesser, ignorant deity. Certain sects maintained that Jesus was human but not divine, while others said he was divine but not human. In Lost Christianities, Bart D. Ehrman offers a fascinating look at these early forms of Christianity and shows how they came to be suppressed, reformed, or forgotten. All of these groups insisted that they upheld the teachings of Jesus and his apostles, and they all possessed writings that bore out their claims, books reputedly produced by Jesus's own followers. Modern archaeological work has recovered a number of key texts, and as Ehrman shows, these spectacular discoveries reveal religious diversity that says much about the ways in which history gets written by the winners. Ehrman's discussion ranges from considerations of various "lost scriptures" - including forged gospels supposedly written by Simon Peter, Jesus's closest disciple, and Judas Thomas, Jesus's alleged twin brother - to the disparate beliefs of such groups as the Jewish-Christian Ebionites, the anti-Jewish Marcionites, and various "Gnostic" sects. Ehrman examines in depth the battles that raged between "proto-orthodox Christians" - those who eventually compiled the canonical books of the New Testament and standardized Christian belief - and the groups they denounced as heretics and ultimately overcame. Scrupulously researched and lucidly written, Lost Christianities is an eye-opening account of politics, power, and the clash of ideas among Christians in the decades before one group came to see its views prevail. Members Reviews: The Early Church(es) While I enjoyed Bart Ehrman's Misquoting Jesus, I think I like this one was even better. Here we are taken through a tour of the first generations following the death of Jesus and the many forms of Christianity that they practiced. He discusses why some flourished (able to claim ties to the antiquity of the Hebrew scriptures) and why some sects floundered (disagreements over the role of women.) It was very easy to follow along and see how each event contributed to the scripture and the forms of Christianity that have been handed down to us today. I was just as fascinated with the stuff that almost made it into the New Testament (letters from Clement, Titus for example) as those that did. Ehrman goes on to provide a clear context to understand the books of the Apocrypha as well. A lot of verses I never understood before suddenly made perfect sense when I was oriented in the right cultural beliefs. For example, in the Gospel of Thomas (alleged to have been written by Didamus Judas Thomas, Jesus's twin, but debunked by scholars) it says that women must become men to reach the Kingdom of God, Ehrman explains that Neo Platonists did not see the human race as having two genders, but only one. Ancients believed that women were males who never developed properly! Needless to say, that had never occurred to me. Suddenly, all became clear. While this book may be too introductory for experts, it was fascinating to a lay person like me. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Little-History-of-Religion-Audiobook/B01GEQPR2E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Little History of Religion Author: Richard Holloway Narrator: James Bryce Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion - from the dawn of religious belief to the 21st century - with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy. Writing for those with faith and those without, and especially for young listeners, he encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith. Ranging far beyond the major world religions of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, Holloway also examines where religious belief comes from, the search for meaning throughout history, today's fascinations with Scientology and creationism, religiously motivated violence, hostilities between religious people and secularists and more. Holloway proves an empathic yet discerning guide to the enduring significance of faith and its power from ancient times to our own. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Holloway) Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:46:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Little-History-of-Religion-Audiobook/B01GEQPR2E thebookvoice.com 09:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Little History of Religion Author: Richard Holloway Narrator: James Bryce Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion - from the dawn of religious belief to the 21st century - with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy. Writing for those with faith and those without, and especially for young listeners, he encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith. Ranging far beyond the major world religions of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, Holloway also examines where religious belief comes from, the search for meaning throughout history, today's fascinations with Scientology and creationism, religiously motivated violence, hostilities between religious people and secularists and more. Holloway proves an empathic yet discerning guide to the enduring significance of faith and its power from ancient times to our own. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Little History of Religion Author: Richard Holloway Narrator: James Bryce Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard Holloway retells the entire history of religion - from the dawn of religious belief to the 21st century - with deepest respect and a keen commitment to accuracy. Writing for those with faith and those without, and especially for young listeners, he encourages curiosity and tolerance, accentuates nuance and mystery and calmly restores a sense of the value of faith. Ranging far beyond the major world religions of Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism, Holloway also examines where religious belief comes from, the search for meaning throughout history, today's fascinations with Scientology and creationism, religiously motivated violence, hostilities between religious people and secularists and more. Holloway proves an empathic yet discerning guide to the enduring significance of faith and its power from ancient times to our own. Members Reviews: Great book, and I'm an atheist. there was little-to-no apologetics. It really broke down how all the religions came to be. excellent loved it....understood the origin of religion. ..both author and reader was excellent...i loved it...thanks much essential study A must for anyone who has ever wondered about the many different religions and why. Worth rewinding I found it a fascinating listen. I was aware of the commonality of many religions ... the ten commandments were practiced, minus the silliness about god and the sabboth, long before Moses struck them in stone. Excellent "in a nutshell" book! This is a great book for all ages and gives you a well rounded view of religions of the world, views of God and where we started all the thinking from. Great narration, great info, great book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/O-Jerusalem-Audiobook/B002UZZDVE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: O Jerusalem Subtitle: Day by Day and Minute by Minute the Historic Struggle for Jerusalem and the Birth of Israel Author: Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre Narrator: Theodore Bikel Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-03 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 399 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: O Jerusalem! is the epic drama of 1948, when Arabs and Jews fought for control of the city of Jerusalem. This story traverses centuries and continents, covering the time between WWII and the creation of the independent state of Israel. Based on five years of intensive research and thousands of interviews, this is a story of courage, terrorism, heroism, and ultimately, war. ©1972 Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre; (P)2003 New Millennium Audio, All Rights Reserved Critic Reviews: "A history that not only clarifies the military and political events of the war but brings its human dimensions vividly to life." (The National Observer) "A story as dramatic, as miraculous, as full of wonder as any ever told." (New York Times Book Review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Larry Collins) Fri, 06 Jun 2003 10:46:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/O-Jerusalem-Audiobook/B002UZZDVE thebookvoice.com 23:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: O Jerusalem Subtitle: Day by Day and Minute by Minute the Historic Struggle for Jerusalem and the Birth of Israel Author: Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre Narrator: Theodore Bikel Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-03 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 399 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: O Jerusalem! is the epic drama of 1948, when Arabs and Jews fought for control of the city of Jerusalem. This story traverses centuries and continents, covering the time between WWII and the creation of the independent state of Israel. Based on five years of intensive research and thousands of interviews, this is a story of courage, terrorism, heroism, and ultimately, war. ©1972 Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre; (P)2003 New Millennium Audio, All Rights Reserved Critic Reviews: "A history that not only clarifies the military and political events of the war but brings its human dimensions vividly to life." (The National Observer) "A story as dramatic, as miraculous, as full of wonder as any ever told." (New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: O Jerusalem Subtitle: Day by Day and Minute by Minute the Historic Struggle for Jerusalem and the Birth of Israel Author: Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre Narrator: Theodore Bikel Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-03 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 399 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: O Jerusalem! is the epic drama of 1948, when Arabs and Jews fought for control of the city of Jerusalem. This story traverses centuries and continents, covering the time between WWII and the creation of the independent state of Israel. Based on five years of intensive research and thousands of interviews, this is a story of courage, terrorism, heroism, and ultimately, war. ©1972 Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre; (P)2003 New Millennium Audio, All Rights Reserved Critic Reviews: "A history that not only clarifies the military and political events of the war but brings its human dimensions vividly to life." (The National Observer) "A story as dramatic, as miraculous, as full of wonder as any ever told." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: O Jerusalem - a review and reminiscences Some books about history and places, and their true hidden gist can be grasped only after you touch the stones, breath the air, toddle through its streets. That was my experience about "O Jerusalem !" by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Colins. The book describes the most contested part of Jerusalem history - the time of War in 1948 - the war launched by Arabs on the news of United Nations creation of Jewish State. It is very detailed, epic, 600 pages of reading (or about 18 hours of listening). And it is great experience. You get deep into the individual people emotions, but you also get very good account of the global and regional history of the time. Authors are really very objective. They did not write only black & white adoration of Jewish heroes of the time. They write about the dark sides as well. This dark sides resonated in my heart with the words and thoughts of my orthodox Jewish friend - though not in a direct simple way.... But above all it shows how incredibly difficult time Jerusalem had between 1947 and 1967, until it was reunited as a consequence of another war started by Arab countries. It shows how precious is every stone, every inch of its streets. It weeps over all the victims of the tragedies... It also tells a lot of amazing and incredible stories about the Jerusalem area - about Hebron and its Kfar Etzion, about Latrun and the heavy fights for this fortress, about famous Burma road and Tomb of Salomon.... It describes in a fascinating, almost like a thriller, the stories of arm purchases for young Israel in Europe, about Golda Meir fund rising for the new born state and so many other fascinating stories. When it comes to the mood - it has a kind of melancholic-epic character, but - in a very positive sense of the world - it reflects the feelings you have there. I recommend the book to everybody who plans to go to Jerusalem. I promise - you will look at its stone from a different perspective... O Jerusalem If you are interested in this area of history, this is a great piece of work! The detail given is exceptional. The amount of research necessary to put this book together must have been staggering. I highly recommend. Excellent book! I downloaded this book because I realized I held strong opinions about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict but did not know the history behind the current state of affairs. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Between-Cross-and-Crescent-Jewish-Civilization-from-Mohammed-to-Spinoza-Audiobook/B00DAGKSG2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between Cross and Crescent: Jewish Civilization from Mohammed to Spinoza Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David B. Ruderman Ph.D. Hebrew University Jerusalem Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Experience the evolution of all of Jewish life during the 10 critical centuries from its rabbinic foundations in late antiquity until the dawn of modernity in the 17th century. During this time, Judaism was forever affected by its encounters with the surrounding social, economic, political, and intellectual environments of both medieval Islam and Christendom. As a result of those encounters, new pathways of philosophical inquiry and religious spirituality would be formed. The Hebrew language would find new ways of artistic expression. And the role of Jews in the life of the surrounding community would be changed forever, sometimes even increased, as was the paradoxical case in Italy, by the very ghettoization meant to keep them isolated. These 24 insightful lectures give you a unique perspective from which to examine the three major Western religions as they interact over time, and noting especially their ability or inability to tolerate and even appreciate the "other", as viewed from the vantage point of the Jewish minority. They also feature the emergence of two distinct intellectual threads: the rise of medieval Jewish philosophy and the appearance of Jewish mysticism and piety as the faith's primary expressions of religiosity. These lectures span an enormous disciplinary range, moving back and forth among history, philosophy, religion, and art. No previous familiarity with Jewish, Islamic, or Christian history is necessary to enjoy this broad and detailed examination of the leading Jewish communities of the period, their political and economic structures, the social relations between Jews and non-Jews, and Jewish cultural and intellectual achievements in a premodern world dominated by two other faiths. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:50:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Between-Cross-and-Crescent-Jewish-Civilization-from-Mohammed-to-Spinoza-Audiobook/B00DAGKSG2 thebookvoice.com 12:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between Cross and Crescent: Jewish Civilization from Mohammed to Spinoza Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David B. Ruderman Ph.D. Hebrew University Jerusalem Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Experience the evolution of all of Jewish life during the 10 critical centuries from its rabbinic foundations in late antiquity until the dawn of modernity in the 17th century. During this time, Judaism was forever affected by its encounters with the surrounding social, economic, political, and intellectual environments of both medieval Islam and Christendom. As a result of those encounters, new pathways of philosophical inquiry and religious spirituality would be formed. The Hebrew language would find new ways of artistic expression. And the role of Jews in the life of the surrounding community would be changed forever, sometimes even increased, as was the paradoxical case in Italy, by the very ghettoization meant to keep them isolated. These 24 insightful lectures give you a unique perspective from which to examine the three major Western religions as they interact over time, and noting especially their ability or inability to tolerate and even appreciate the "other", as viewed from the vantage point of the Jewish minority. They also feature the emergence of two distinct intellectual threads: the rise of medieval Jewish philosophy and the appearance of Jewish mysticism and piety as the faith's primary expressions of religiosity. These lectures span an enormous disciplinary range, moving back and forth among history, philosophy, religion, and art. No previous familiarity with Jewish, Islamic, or Christian history is necessary to enjoy this broad and detailed examination of the leading Jewish communities of the period, their political and economic structures, the social relations between Jews and non-Jews, and Jewish cultural and intellectual achievements in a premodern world dominated by two other faiths. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Between Cross and Crescent: Jewish Civilization from Mohammed to Spinoza Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David B. Ruderman Ph.D. Hebrew University Jerusalem Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Experience the evolution of all of Jewish life during the 10 critical centuries from its rabbinic foundations in late antiquity until the dawn of modernity in the 17th century. During this time, Judaism was forever affected by its encounters with the surrounding social, economic, political, and intellectual environments of both medieval Islam and Christendom. As a result of those encounters, new pathways of philosophical inquiry and religious spirituality would be formed. The Hebrew language would find new ways of artistic expression. And the role of Jews in the life of the surrounding community would be changed forever, sometimes even increased, as was the paradoxical case in Italy, by the very ghettoization meant to keep them isolated. These 24 insightful lectures give you a unique perspective from which to examine the three major Western religions as they interact over time, and noting especially their ability or inability to tolerate and even appreciate the "other", as viewed from the vantage point of the Jewish minority. They also feature the emergence of two distinct intellectual threads: the rise of medieval Jewish philosophy and the appearance of Jewish mysticism and piety as the faith's primary expressions of religiosity. These lectures span an enormous disciplinary range, moving back and forth among history, philosophy, religion, and art. No previous familiarity with Jewish, Islamic, or Christian history is necessary to enjoy this broad and detailed examination of the leading Jewish communities of the period, their political and economic structures, the social relations between Jews and non-Jews, and Jewish cultural and intellectual achievements in a premodern world dominated by two other faiths. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Starts slow and abstract, but improves Early on, I caught myself thinking, it took all those words to explain that fairly simple philosophical point? But it grew on me. As with many professors who are somewhat passionate about their topic, the chapters tend to start with a fairly level voice delivery and to pick up in pitch and insistence as the lecture progresses, sometimes hitting my ears with a bit of shrillness. (I hope my lectures are not like that, but I'm afraid they are!) By the time we arrived at the Rhine Valley and the Christian world, I found the explanations moving quite well, with a fine mix of doctrine and events on the ground. Things were worse under some Christians from an earlier date than I had thought (not that I'm a scholar of this). Much insight is gained about more recent history and culture -- the roots go deep. Fascinating and Comprehensible This is an area of history which I personally knew little about and had a hard time finding ways to learn about it. The audiobook is a gold mine in this sense. The professor is eloquent, knowledgeable, and organizes the information in a way which it makes it all easy to understand and digest. The style-- being a lecture-- is conversational, so I found much easier to listen to than a nonfiction book. A good introduction on Jewish relations This book helps clarify how Jews fit (or didn't fit) into Muslim and Christian societies. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Spirit-of-Early-Christian-Thought-Audiobook/B00470B0NU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spirit of Early Christian Thought Subtitle: Seeking the Face of God Author: Robert Louis Wilken Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-10 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Written by a preeminent religious historian, this book provides an introduction to early Christian thought. Focusing on major figures such as St. Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa, as well as s host of less well known thinkers, Robert Wilken chronicles the emergence of a specifically Christian intellectual tradition. In chapters on topics including early Christian worship, Christian poetry and the spiritual life, the Trinity, Christ, the Bible, and icons, Wilken shows that the energy and vitality of early Christianity arose from within the life of the Church. While early Christian thinkers drew on the philosophical and rhetorical traditions of the ancient world, it was the versatile vocabulary of the Bible that loosened their tongues and minds and allowed them to construct the world anew, intellectually and spiritually. These thinkers were not seeking to invent a world of ideas, Wilken shows, but rather to win the hearts of men and women and to change their lives. Early Christian thinkers set in place a foundation that has endured. Their writings are an irreplaceable inheritance, and Wilken shows that they can still be heard as living voices within contemporary culture. The book is published by Yale University Press. Critic Reviews: "[M]agnificently learned, deeply felt and surprisingly pellucid... Anyone who approaches The Spirit of Early Christian Thought with a welcoming spirit and patient attention will learn from it... believer or nonbeliever will be touched anew by his survey of Christian intellectual life." (Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Louis Wilken) Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:49:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Spirit-of-Early-Christian-Thought-Audiobook/B00470B0NU thebookvoice.com 11:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spirit of Early Christian Thought Subtitle: Seeking the Face of God Author: Robert Louis Wilken Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-10 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Written by a preeminent religious historian, this book provides an introduction to early Christian thought. Focusing on major figures such as St. Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa, as well as s host of less well known thinkers, Robert Wilken chronicles the emergence of a specifically Christian intellectual tradition. In chapters on topics including early Christian worship, Christian poetry and the spiritual life, the Trinity, Christ, the Bible, and icons, Wilken shows that the energy and vitality of early Christianity arose from within the life of the Church. While early Christian thinkers drew on the philosophical and rhetorical traditions of the ancient world, it was the versatile vocabulary of the Bible that loosened their tongues and minds and allowed them to construct the world anew, intellectually and spiritually. These thinkers were not seeking to invent a world of ideas, Wilken shows, but rather to win the hearts of men and women and to change their lives. Early Christian thinkers set in place a foundation that has endured. Their writings are an irreplaceable inheritance, and Wilken shows that they can still be heard as living voices within contemporary culture. The book is published by Yale University Press. Critic Reviews: "[M]agnificently learned, deeply felt and surprisingly pellucid... Anyone who approaches The Spirit of Early Christian Thought with a welcoming spirit and patient attention will learn from it... believer or nonbeliever will be touched anew by his survey of Christian intellectual life." (Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spirit of Early Christian Thought Subtitle: Seeking the Face of God Author: Robert Louis Wilken Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-10 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Written by a preeminent religious historian, this book provides an introduction to early Christian thought. Focusing on major figures such as St. Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa, as well as s host of less well known thinkers, Robert Wilken chronicles the emergence of a specifically Christian intellectual tradition. In chapters on topics including early Christian worship, Christian poetry and the spiritual life, the Trinity, Christ, the Bible, and icons, Wilken shows that the energy and vitality of early Christianity arose from within the life of the Church. While early Christian thinkers drew on the philosophical and rhetorical traditions of the ancient world, it was the versatile vocabulary of the Bible that loosened their tongues and minds and allowed them to construct the world anew, intellectually and spiritually. These thinkers were not seeking to invent a world of ideas, Wilken shows, but rather to win the hearts of men and women and to change their lives. Early Christian thinkers set in place a foundation that has endured. Their writings are an irreplaceable inheritance, and Wilken shows that they can still be heard as living voices within contemporary culture. The book is published by Yale University Press. Critic Reviews: "[M]agnificently learned, deeply felt and surprisingly pellucid... Anyone who approaches The Spirit of Early Christian Thought with a welcoming spirit and patient attention will learn from it... believer or nonbeliever will be touched anew by his survey of Christian intellectual life." (Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World) Members Reviews: Caught Between Theology and History If what you are looking for is a serious intellectual history of early christian thought, this may not be the book for you, as Wilken regularly brings in the whole of Christian thinking, from whatever source, to make his arguments.Thus, at places he refers to Cardinal Newman, Jonathan Edwards, John Donne, Thomas Aquinas, and others who properly well beyond the historical scope of the book. This is because the work is no less a work of a devout Christian than a practicing historian. In consequence the task, method, and scope of the latter is not infrequently allowed to give way before the predilections and concerns of the former. The result is not so much a historical investigation of early Christian thought, as its vindication. In consequence, much of this history is discretely passed over as failing to rise to Wilken's own conception of what is best or most appealing in the writings and controversies of early christian thinkers. Those who have read The Christians as the Romans Saw Them may well be disappointed. I know I was. Super good book. This book will teach you Catholicism. Not just about Catholicism but it will help you form a Catholic heart and mind. It faithfully conveys a sense of the spirit of the holy men and women who knew and were formed by the risen Lord and the apostles Dreamy I listen to it at night as I go to sleep. The narrator has a soothing voice and the prose is poetic. Both educational and spiritually comforting. Recommended for Early Church Historians This text is a thorough read about early Christian history and thought. I gave it a high rating because it is a clear, well written, and goes into a fair amount of depth. It is also a good review for those who study church history as a primary practice. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Turning-Points-Audiobook/B0746S3FPN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turning Points Subtitle: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity Author: Mark A. Noll Narrator: James Anderson Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this popular introduction to church history, now in its third edition, Mark Noll isolates key events that provide a framework for understanding the history of Christianity. The book presents Christianity as a worldwide phenomenon rather than just a Western experience. Now organized around 14 key moments in church history, this well-received text provides contemporary Christians with a fuller understanding of God as he has revealed his purpose through the centuries. This new edition includes a new preface; updates throughout the book; and two new chapters, including one spotlighting Vatican II and Lausanne as turning points of the recent past. Students in academic settings and church adult education contexts will benefit from this one-semester survey of Christian history. Critic Reviews: "This highly recommended work provides a thoughtful yet comprehensive framework for the history of Christianity." Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark A. Noll) Tue, 01 Aug 2017 03:53:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Turning-Points-Audiobook/B0746S3FPN thebookvoice.com 14:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turning Points Subtitle: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity Author: Mark A. Noll Narrator: James Anderson Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this popular introduction to church history, now in its third edition, Mark Noll isolates key events that provide a framework for understanding the history of Christianity. The book presents Christianity as a worldwide phenomenon rather than just a Western experience. Now organized around 14 key moments in church history, this well-received text provides contemporary Christians with a fuller understanding of God as he has revealed his purpose through the centuries. This new edition includes a new preface; updates throughout the book; and two new chapters, including one spotlighting Vatican II and Lausanne as turning points of the recent past. Students in academic settings and church adult education contexts will benefit from this one-semester survey of Christian history. Critic Reviews: "This highly recommended work provides a thoughtful yet comprehensive framework for the history of Christianity." Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turning Points Subtitle: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity Author: Mark A. Noll Narrator: James Anderson Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this popular introduction to church history, now in its third edition, Mark Noll isolates key events that provide a framework for understanding the history of Christianity. The book presents Christianity as a worldwide phenomenon rather than just a Western experience. Now organized around 14 key moments in church history, this well-received text provides contemporary Christians with a fuller understanding of God as he has revealed his purpose through the centuries. This new edition includes a new preface; updates throughout the book; and two new chapters, including one spotlighting Vatican II and Lausanne as turning points of the recent past. Students in academic settings and church adult education contexts will benefit from this one-semester survey of Christian history. Critic Reviews: "This highly recommended work provides a thoughtful yet comprehensive framework for the history of Christianity." Library Journal) Members Reviews: Great introduction to important moments in Christian history Mark Noll is an important voice for Christians to listen to because he is reflecting on the past. This book isn't as good as Noll's other work, Scandal of the Evangelical Mind, but it would be a great introduction to the most important points in Christian history. If you've already read a lot of Christian history, Noll characteristically is still engaging and offers insightful bits. But if you are well versed in these "turning points" already, you could probably skip this one. Excellent non-comprehensive overview One of the struggles a teacher of history faces is how to teach history. Does the teacher present the facts of history and allow the class to make their own connections, and thus present history as an avalanche of disconnected (or partially-connected) events, overwhelming the class with dry facts without life? Does the teacher pull threads of history (as Barbara Tuchman does inThe March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnamor James Burke does so excellently inThe Day the Universe Changed: How Galileo's Telescope Changed The Truth and Other Events in History That Dramatically Altered Our Understanding of the World (Back Bay Books)), presenting a flow of history that comes alive, but leaving out huge chunks of events and historical development that provide the supportive environment for those threads? Both are legitimate ways of teaching history, with their own strengths and weaknesses. In "Turning Points", Mark Noll departs from his normal comprehensive approach to history and distills 2000 years of Church history into (a mere) 12 momentous (even monumentous) events. Nolls does his typically excellent job of bringing history to life by providing details, explaining events (and their significance), and showing how those events affected the outflow of history. His prose is easy to read, yet the book does not leave you with the feeling of being robbed of depth for the sake of simplicity. As an example, Nolls does a masterful job of explaining in lay terms the Christological controversy of Christ's two natures that led to the Council of Chalcedon (something most historical authors shy away from), along the way pointing out the origins of the veneration of Mary, a concept deeply important to the Eastern and Roman Catholic Churches, but extremely distasteful to most Protestants. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Beginnings-of-Judaism-Audiobook/B00DAGZ0X8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beginnings of Judaism Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Isaiah M. Gafni Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: For thousands of years, Jews have looked to the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament by Christians, for their origins, and have located in them the tenets of their faith. However, much of what is recognized today as Judaism does not appear in the Bible. How did Judaism develop from its biblical roots to the highly developed system we know today? What has changed - and what has remained constant? In this series of 24 spirited and provocative lectures, Professor Gafni investigates how the Jewish faith struggled to continually redefine itself during the first thousand years after the completion of the last books of the Hebrew Bible, tenaciously clinging to existence through circumstances that might well have torn it asunder. The two landmark events that altered Jewish history forever were the two destructions of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. This sacred place was first destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.C.E., and, after having been rebuilt 70 years later, was razed once again by the Romans in 70 C.E., after the Jews waged a fierce uprising against Roman rule in the province of Judea. The events surrounding these destructions lie at the heart of understanding Judaism. As you explore the evolution of an ancient faith into a system of beliefs, practices, and laws recognizable today as Judaism, you'll discover a tradition of vigorous and joyous debate - where reinterpretation coexists with profound acceptance of the original instructions from God regarding the practice of faith. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:49:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Beginnings-of-Judaism-Audiobook/B00DAGZ0X8 thebookvoice.com 12:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beginnings of Judaism Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Isaiah M. Gafni Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: For thousands of years, Jews have looked to the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament by Christians, for their origins, and have located in them the tenets of their faith. However, much of what is recognized today as Judaism does not appear in the Bible. How did Judaism develop from its biblical roots to the highly developed system we know today? What has changed - and what has remained constant? In this series of 24 spirited and provocative lectures, Professor Gafni investigates how the Jewish faith struggled to continually redefine itself during the first thousand years after the completion of the last books of the Hebrew Bible, tenaciously clinging to existence through circumstances that might well have torn it asunder. The two landmark events that altered Jewish history forever were the two destructions of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. This sacred place was first destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.C.E., and, after having been rebuilt 70 years later, was razed once again by the Romans in 70 C.E., after the Jews waged a fierce uprising against Roman rule in the province of Judea. The events surrounding these destructions lie at the heart of understanding Judaism. As you explore the evolution of an ancient faith into a system of beliefs, practices, and laws recognizable today as Judaism, you'll discover a tradition of vigorous and joyous debate - where reinterpretation coexists with profound acceptance of the original instructions from God regarding the practice of faith. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beginnings of Judaism Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Isaiah M. Gafni Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 105 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: For thousands of years, Jews have looked to the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament by Christians, for their origins, and have located in them the tenets of their faith. However, much of what is recognized today as Judaism does not appear in the Bible. How did Judaism develop from its biblical roots to the highly developed system we know today? What has changed - and what has remained constant? In this series of 24 spirited and provocative lectures, Professor Gafni investigates how the Jewish faith struggled to continually redefine itself during the first thousand years after the completion of the last books of the Hebrew Bible, tenaciously clinging to existence through circumstances that might well have torn it asunder. The two landmark events that altered Jewish history forever were the two destructions of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. This sacred place was first destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.C.E., and, after having been rebuilt 70 years later, was razed once again by the Romans in 70 C.E., after the Jews waged a fierce uprising against Roman rule in the province of Judea. The events surrounding these destructions lie at the heart of understanding Judaism. As you explore the evolution of an ancient faith into a system of beliefs, practices, and laws recognizable today as Judaism, you'll discover a tradition of vigorous and joyous debate - where reinterpretation coexists with profound acceptance of the original instructions from God regarding the practice of faith. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: What I Never Learned in Hebrew School Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Every post Bar Mitzvah age young Jewish adult should listen to this When I was a child going to Hebrew school 50+ years ago, we went over all of this in a hurry I never really understood how Judaism developed from a Temple with sacrifices, to a modern worldwide book based religion. I never understood how the Jews came to leave Israel and went out into the world and carried down their belief in one G-d. This really helped me to understand my background. I feel more a part of the Jewish community now that I've heard this. I am an assimilated American Jew. I only know my great grandparents arrived in the USA as part of the great Jewish migration in the 1880 s to escape the Progrums. I cannot trace my history back beyond that. I do not know exactly where my great grandparents came from other than somewhere in Eastern Europe. I do not have any idea how their ancestors got to Eastern Europe other than to presume they came from the Iberian Peninsula after the Inquisition or understood how the Jews left Israel and came to settle in all of the Mediterranean countries. I never knew how a belief in one all knowing G-d was carried down for 2500 years. I wish I had heard this when I was in college. What did you like best about this story? It greatly enhanced my understanding of my Jewish background and gave me some insist into how Christianity developed. Have you listened to any of Professor Isaiah M. Gafnis other performances before? How does this one compare? NO If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? N/A Any additional comments? NO Gafni is Music Detail with expression. Argument with passion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mystical-Tradition-Judaism-Christianity-and-Islam-Audiobook/B00DDXPWH2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mystical Tradition: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Author: The Great Courses, Luke Timothy Johnson Narrator: Professor Luke Timothy Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Each of the great three Abrahamic religious traditions holds the seeds for deep mystical contemplation. But what do most of us know about these mystics and the tradition they sustained? Explore this spiritual, literary, and intellectual heritage in these great faiths of the West as it unfolds over three millennia with these 36 enlightening, thought-provoking lectures that offer nearly unprecedented access to these seldom-studied traditions. By laying the mystical traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam side by side, Professor Johnson offers a unique opportunity to compare and contrast the many forms of religious experience in the West. Starting with the most ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible, Professor Johnson traces the emergence, growth, and persistence of mystical thought in many countries and in many ages. Bringing together the disciplines of philosophy, history, literature, and religious studies, these lectures offer a nuanced and insightful examination of Western spirituality-one that contributes not only to a fuller understanding of our religious traditions, but to our shared culture and history as well. As you examine the mystical experience, you'll see how, again and again, Western mystics have sought the answers to a few fundamental questions: What is the nature of reality? What is the relationship between humankind and the divine? Can human beings ever attain full knowledge of creation? What emerges from exploring these potent spiritual and intellectual questions is a picture of Western mysticism as diverse, multifaceted, and ever-developing. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:32:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mystical-Tradition-Judaism-Christianity-and-Islam-Audiobook/B00DDXPWH2 thebookvoice.com 18:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mystical Tradition: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Author: The Great Courses, Luke Timothy Johnson Narrator: Professor Luke Timothy Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Each of the great three Abrahamic religious traditions holds the seeds for deep mystical contemplation. But what do most of us know about these mystics and the tradition they sustained? Explore this spiritual, literary, and intellectual heritage in these great faiths of the West as it unfolds over three millennia with these 36 enlightening, thought-provoking lectures that offer nearly unprecedented access to these seldom-studied traditions. By laying the mystical traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam side by side, Professor Johnson offers a unique opportunity to compare and contrast the many forms of religious experience in the West. Starting with the most ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible, Professor Johnson traces the emergence, growth, and persistence of mystical thought in many countries and in many ages. Bringing together the disciplines of philosophy, history, literature, and religious studies, these lectures offer a nuanced and insightful examination of Western spirituality-one that contributes not only to a fuller understanding of our religious traditions, but to our shared culture and history as well. As you examine the mystical experience, you'll see how, again and again, Western mystics have sought the answers to a few fundamental questions: What is the nature of reality? What is the relationship between humankind and the divine? Can human beings ever attain full knowledge of creation? What emerges from exploring these potent spiritual and intellectual questions is a picture of Western mysticism as diverse, multifaceted, and ever-developing. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mystical Tradition: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Author: The Great Courses, Luke Timothy Johnson Narrator: Professor Luke Timothy Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Each of the great three Abrahamic religious traditions holds the seeds for deep mystical contemplation. But what do most of us know about these mystics and the tradition they sustained? Explore this spiritual, literary, and intellectual heritage in these great faiths of the West as it unfolds over three millennia with these 36 enlightening, thought-provoking lectures that offer nearly unprecedented access to these seldom-studied traditions. By laying the mystical traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam side by side, Professor Johnson offers a unique opportunity to compare and contrast the many forms of religious experience in the West. Starting with the most ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible, Professor Johnson traces the emergence, growth, and persistence of mystical thought in many countries and in many ages. Bringing together the disciplines of philosophy, history, literature, and religious studies, these lectures offer a nuanced and insightful examination of Western spirituality-one that contributes not only to a fuller understanding of our religious traditions, but to our shared culture and history as well. As you examine the mystical experience, you'll see how, again and again, Western mystics have sought the answers to a few fundamental questions: What is the nature of reality? What is the relationship between humankind and the divine? Can human beings ever attain full knowledge of creation? What emerges from exploring these potent spiritual and intellectual questions is a picture of Western mysticism as diverse, multifaceted, and ever-developing. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Powerful perspective The course gives a powerful perspective of the three major monotheistic religions. It is very balanced and extremely respectful. As a member of one of these mystical traditions, it was thrilling to hear about the other traditions, to witness the similarities and differences, but mostly feel great respect to fellow members of mystical traditions. It was also interesting to hear about my own tradition in a broad perspective. Good for the topic This is a good overview of more religious people in the three religions. Best to think of it as an historical perspective of mysticism, which is what I wanted. Some wrong information Some information is wrong as the location of kufa which is in Iraq not in Iran I was looking for a thorough explanation What I got was just quotation from the various people without much explanation of what the specific quotes meant. Indoctrination? While the Christian and Jewish segments we're direct and informative, I felt that the section on Islam tilted into the realm of indoctrination and fawning upon the beauty and insights. I would not recommend to any of my friends. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Biblical-Wisdom-Literature-Audiobook/B00DAGZ2KO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Biblical Wisdom Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Father Joseph Koterski, S.J. Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 36 thought-provoking lectures, you'll explore enlightening teachings that have inspired the world and that continue to speak to life's most important questions. Throughout, you'll benefit from Father Koterski's ecumenical perspective, as he presents these teachings within the Jewish and Christian traditions and compares the varying versions of these texts. What do these writings have to say about the great philosophical problems people seek to understand? You'll find out as you contend with the literal and figurative meanings behind some of the Bible's most essential books and parts (as well as some that many of us overlook). Among them: the book of Job, which contends with some of the most enduring philosophical and theological questions; the book of Proverbs, with its moral exhortation to live according to God's covenant; the book of Sirach, which contains advice on friendship and fidelity to God's law; the Song of Songs, a sublime piece of biblical poetry; and the Wisdom of Solomon, with its stirring contemplation of wisdom in civic and private life. Each of these and the other books in these lectures is placed in its historical and cultural context, but is also examines in the context of today's world. Father Koterski takes care to describe how these ancient teachings can be applied to everyday dilemmas we all face. The result is an enriching journey that is as rewarding for members of the Jewish and Christian faiths as it is to those PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 04:40:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Biblical-Wisdom-Literature-Audiobook/B00DAGZ2KO thebookvoice.com 18:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Biblical Wisdom Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Father Joseph Koterski, S.J. Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 36 thought-provoking lectures, you'll explore enlightening teachings that have inspired the world and that continue to speak to life's most important questions. Throughout, you'll benefit from Father Koterski's ecumenical perspective, as he presents these teachings within the Jewish and Christian traditions and compares the varying versions of these texts. What do these writings have to say about the great philosophical problems people seek to understand? You'll find out as you contend with the literal and figurative meanings behind some of the Bible's most essential books and parts (as well as some that many of us overlook). Among them: the book of Job, which contends with some of the most enduring philosophical and theological questions; the book of Proverbs, with its moral exhortation to live according to God's covenant; the book of Sirach, which contains advice on friendship and fidelity to God's law; the Song of Songs, a sublime piece of biblical poetry; and the Wisdom of Solomon, with its stirring contemplation of wisdom in civic and private life. Each of these and the other books in these lectures is placed in its historical and cultural context, but is also examines in the context of today's world. Father Koterski takes care to describe how these ancient teachings can be applied to everyday dilemmas we all face. The result is an enriching journey that is as rewarding for members of the Jewish and Christian faiths as it is to those PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Biblical Wisdom Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Father Joseph Koterski, S.J. Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 36 thought-provoking lectures, you'll explore enlightening teachings that have inspired the world and that continue to speak to life's most important questions. Throughout, you'll benefit from Father Koterski's ecumenical perspective, as he presents these teachings within the Jewish and Christian traditions and compares the varying versions of these texts. What do these writings have to say about the great philosophical problems people seek to understand? You'll find out as you contend with the literal and figurative meanings behind some of the Bible's most essential books and parts (as well as some that many of us overlook). Among them: the book of Job, which contends with some of the most enduring philosophical and theological questions; the book of Proverbs, with its moral exhortation to live according to God's covenant; the book of Sirach, which contains advice on friendship and fidelity to God's law; the Song of Songs, a sublime piece of biblical poetry; and the Wisdom of Solomon, with its stirring contemplation of wisdom in civic and private life. Each of these and the other books in these lectures is placed in its historical and cultural context, but is also examines in the context of today's world. Father Koterski takes care to describe how these ancient teachings can be applied to everyday dilemmas we all face. The result is an enriching journey that is as rewarding for members of the Jewish and Christian faiths as it is to those PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Insightful Well spoken, concise and clear. Very enjoyable and complete. Thoughtful and orderly, not at all overwhelming. A very good and appropriate scholastic level of presentation. Excellent Work! What did you love best about Biblical Wisdom Literature? The lecturer's intimate knowledge of the subject matter combined with a life of devotionally interacting with these texts. Any additional comments? The Great Courses Series often employs biblical scholars who are erudite and professional, but uncommonly do they employ one whose expertise is colored by a life of meeting God in and through the analyzed texts. Critical but also devotional, this treatment on the biblical wisdom literature has just the right synchrony of features to impart a holistic treatment to the audience. Heady Stuff What made the experience of listening to Biblical Wisdom Literature the most enjoyable? I enjoyed Fr. Koterski's thorough knowledge of the subject matter. He often gave insights that I would never have gleaned from other sources I have read. What was one of the most memorable moments of Biblical Wisdom Literature? Reaching the end of the course; I thought my head would explode from the plethora of detail that Father K brings to the table. What does Father Joseph Koterski, S.J. bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He has a personal wisdom and academic strength that, even if one were to read the same facts in a book, one would not feel the same impact. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Read the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Miracle-of-Freedom-Audiobook/B00CBHZRPI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Miracle of Freedom Subtitle: 7 Tipping Points That Saved the World Author: Chris Stewart, Ted Stewart Narrator: Art Allen, Mark Van Wagoner Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-13 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "How unusual is it, really, in the history of all known human experience, to enjoy the blessing of living free?" The answer may surprise you. In The Miracle of Freedom, Chris and Ted Stewart make a strong case that fewer than five percent of all people who have ever lived on the Earth have lived under conditions that we could consider "free". So where did freedom come from, and how are we fortunate enough to experience it in our day? "A deeper look at the human record," write the authors, "reveals a series of critical events, obvious forks in the road leading to very different outcomes, that resulted in this extraordinary period in which we live." They identify and discuss seven decisive tipping points: The journey to freedom has been thousands of years long. Now that it has found its place in the world, the question for those of us who experience its benefits is simply this: Will we work to preserve the miracle of freedom that we enjoy today? bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Stewart) Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:52:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Miracle-of-Freedom-Audiobook/B00CBHZRPI thebookvoice.com 10:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Miracle of Freedom Subtitle: 7 Tipping Points That Saved the World Author: Chris Stewart, Ted Stewart Narrator: Art Allen, Mark Van Wagoner Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-13 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "How unusual is it, really, in the history of all known human experience, to enjoy the blessing of living free?" The answer may surprise you. In The Miracle of Freedom, Chris and Ted Stewart make a strong case that fewer than five percent of all people who have ever lived on the Earth have lived under conditions that we could consider "free". So where did freedom come from, and how are we fortunate enough to experience it in our day? "A deeper look at the human record," write the authors, "reveals a series of critical events, obvious forks in the road leading to very different outcomes, that resulted in this extraordinary period in which we live." They identify and discuss seven decisive tipping points: The journey to freedom has been thousands of years long. Now that it has found its place in the world, the question for those of us who experience its benefits is simply this: Will we work to preserve the miracle of freedom that we enjoy today? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Miracle of Freedom Subtitle: 7 Tipping Points That Saved the World Author: Chris Stewart, Ted Stewart Narrator: Art Allen, Mark Van Wagoner Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-13 Publisher: Shadow Mountain Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "How unusual is it, really, in the history of all known human experience, to enjoy the blessing of living free?" The answer may surprise you. In The Miracle of Freedom, Chris and Ted Stewart make a strong case that fewer than five percent of all people who have ever lived on the Earth have lived under conditions that we could consider "free". So where did freedom come from, and how are we fortunate enough to experience it in our day? "A deeper look at the human record," write the authors, "reveals a series of critical events, obvious forks in the road leading to very different outcomes, that resulted in this extraordinary period in which we live." They identify and discuss seven decisive tipping points: The journey to freedom has been thousands of years long. Now that it has found its place in the world, the question for those of us who experience its benefits is simply this: Will we work to preserve the miracle of freedom that we enjoy today? Members Reviews: Neocon propaganda A waste of time and not even technically accurate. I especially laughed at the part where the Assyrian general stood up in his stirrups, stirrups that wouldn't even be invented for at least a thousand years. Save your money. should be an essential read in every school This volume should absolutely be a read by every American child in the schools of this nation. Everyone needs this Everyone in the world let alone America, would benefit from listening to this history! Brings great perspective! Outstanding Freedom is not free. Americans need to work harder to keep the liberties they enjoy, including maintaining rule of law and preserving freedom of speech, especially for those you don't agree with politically. Wonderful Best book of this type! Couldn't stop till end. Extremely well written. Wealth of knowledge herein. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-the-Sunni-and-Shia-Split-Audiobook/B00V3N4ML6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Sunni and Shia Split Subtitle: Understanding the Divisions within Islam Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Our followers are of three kinds, one who follows us but depends on others, one who is like a glass involved in his own reflections, but the best are those who are like gold, the more they suffer the more they shine." - Muhammad al-Baqir Different branches of the same religion are the exception more than the rule, and they have had a profound impact upon history. The schism between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches influenced relationships between nations across Europe, and religious intolerance based on different Christian faiths led to persecution and outright violence across the continent for centuries. The Protestant Reformation split Christianity further, and the results culminated in the incredibly destructive 30 Years' War in the 17th century. Today, the most important religious split is between the Sunnis and the Shias (Shiites) within Islam. Unlike divisions in other faiths - between Conservative and Orthodox Jews or Catholic and Protestant Christians - the split between the Sunnis and Shia has existed almost as long as the faith itself, and it quickly emerged out of tensions created by the political crisis after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. In a sense, what are now two different forms of Islam essentially started as political factions within the unified body of Muslim believers. Over the past few centuries, Christians have mostly been able to live alongside their co-religionists, but the split between the Sunnis and Shias is still so pronounced that many adherents of each branch view each other with disdain if not as outright apostates or non-believers. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:57:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-History-of-the-Sunni-and-Shia-Split-Audiobook/B00V3N4ML6 thebookvoice.com 01:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Sunni and Shia Split Subtitle: Understanding the Divisions within Islam Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Our followers are of three kinds, one who follows us but depends on others, one who is like a glass involved in his own reflections, but the best are those who are like gold, the more they suffer the more they shine." - Muhammad al-Baqir Different branches of the same religion are the exception more than the rule, and they have had a profound impact upon history. The schism between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches influenced relationships between nations across Europe, and religious intolerance based on different Christian faiths led to persecution and outright violence across the continent for centuries. The Protestant Reformation split Christianity further, and the results culminated in the incredibly destructive 30 Years' War in the 17th century. Today, the most important religious split is between the Sunnis and the Shias (Shiites) within Islam. Unlike divisions in other faiths - between Conservative and Orthodox Jews or Catholic and Protestant Christians - the split between the Sunnis and Shia has existed almost as long as the faith itself, and it quickly emerged out of tensions created by the political crisis after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. In a sense, what are now two different forms of Islam essentially started as political factions within the unified body of Muslim believers. Over the past few centuries, Christians have mostly been able to live alongside their co-religionists, but the split between the Sunnis and Shias is still so pronounced that many adherents of each branch view each other with disdain if not as outright apostates or non-believers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Sunni and Shia Split Subtitle: Understanding the Divisions within Islam Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Our followers are of three kinds, one who follows us but depends on others, one who is like a glass involved in his own reflections, but the best are those who are like gold, the more they suffer the more they shine." - Muhammad al-Baqir Different branches of the same religion are the exception more than the rule, and they have had a profound impact upon history. The schism between the Orthodox and Catholic Churches influenced relationships between nations across Europe, and religious intolerance based on different Christian faiths led to persecution and outright violence across the continent for centuries. The Protestant Reformation split Christianity further, and the results culminated in the incredibly destructive 30 Years' War in the 17th century. Today, the most important religious split is between the Sunnis and the Shias (Shiites) within Islam. Unlike divisions in other faiths - between Conservative and Orthodox Jews or Catholic and Protestant Christians - the split between the Sunnis and Shia has existed almost as long as the faith itself, and it quickly emerged out of tensions created by the political crisis after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. In a sense, what are now two different forms of Islam essentially started as political factions within the unified body of Muslim believers. Over the past few centuries, Christians have mostly been able to live alongside their co-religionists, but the split between the Sunnis and Shias is still so pronounced that many adherents of each branch view each other with disdain if not as outright apostates or non-believers. Members Reviews: Excellent preface to making sense of intl news. As always, today's international news is based on historical struggles, and Islamic conflicts are at the forefront right now. For those of us who have only minimal knowledge of the historical politics of Islam, this compact body of research is truly enlightening. There is no religiosity here, but simply a detailing of the conflicts which began with the death of Mohammed and resurfaced time and again within the Arab world. Excellent choice of narrator as his tone, diction, and delivery are fully appropriate to the material. Excellent Highly informative. Very well narrated. I have only started my journey into studying the religion of Islam and I found this work to be very helpful. One slight observation ( and I am willing to admit if I am wrong in this regard ) is that the authors seem to be more sympathetic to the Shia position as opposed to the Sunnis. Nevertheless I highly recommended this book to anyone interested in this subject. Very Informative As a practicing Sunni Muslim who has always tried to wrap his head around the Sunni-Shia split, I found this book to be very informative. It helped me really understand how certain events unfolded and just what their effects were. I would like to say to those readers who are not Muslim, to keep in mind 2 things: 1. The history of the split is not really argued over. It's the results and the religious conclusions that become the problem. For example, Sunnis don't really argue that Ali (ra) was correct and Muawiya (ra) was incorrect, but we would not take from this that Muawiya (ra) was some sort of apostate and evil. They were two great men who were both loved by the God and His Messenger (pbuh) who had a disagreement (albeit a serious one!). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Religions-of-the-Axial-Age-An-Approach-to-the-Worlds-Religions-Audiobook/B00DL81PDY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Religions of the Axial Age: An Approach to the World's Religions Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Mark W. Muesse Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: These 24 extraordinary lectures offer you the rare opportunity to relate your own spiritual questions to a variety of ancient quests for meaning and transcendence. Professor Muesse looks at the historical conditions in which the world religions arose and explores how they answered shared metaphysical and human dilemmas. The Axial Age - a pivotal era between 800 and 200 B.C.E. - saw the rise of many of the world's religions in Iran, South Asia, and China. On this stirring journey, you'll learn about the rise of Zoroastrianism in Persia (now Iran); Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism on the Indian subcontinent; and Confucianism and Daoism in China. You'll also see how these religions compare, contrast, and contribute to contemporary Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through sacred texts, modern scholarship, and thoughts arising from his own personal experiences, Professor Muesse reveals what it meant to be a conscious, morally responsible individual in the Axial Age. You'll enjoy a ringside seat as each founding sage wrestles with moral accountability, the nature of self and ultimate reality, good versus evil, suffering and transcendence - all topics that still puzzle us today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:48:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Religions-of-the-Axial-Age-An-Approach-to-the-Worlds-Religions-Audiobook/B00DL81PDY thebookvoice.com 12:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Religions of the Axial Age: An Approach to the World's Religions Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Mark W. Muesse Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: These 24 extraordinary lectures offer you the rare opportunity to relate your own spiritual questions to a variety of ancient quests for meaning and transcendence. Professor Muesse looks at the historical conditions in which the world religions arose and explores how they answered shared metaphysical and human dilemmas. The Axial Age - a pivotal era between 800 and 200 B.C.E. - saw the rise of many of the world's religions in Iran, South Asia, and China. On this stirring journey, you'll learn about the rise of Zoroastrianism in Persia (now Iran); Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism on the Indian subcontinent; and Confucianism and Daoism in China. You'll also see how these religions compare, contrast, and contribute to contemporary Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through sacred texts, modern scholarship, and thoughts arising from his own personal experiences, Professor Muesse reveals what it meant to be a conscious, morally responsible individual in the Axial Age. You'll enjoy a ringside seat as each founding sage wrestles with moral accountability, the nature of self and ultimate reality, good versus evil, suffering and transcendence - all topics that still puzzle us today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Religions of the Axial Age: An Approach to the World's Religions Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Mark W. Muesse Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 77 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: These 24 extraordinary lectures offer you the rare opportunity to relate your own spiritual questions to a variety of ancient quests for meaning and transcendence. Professor Muesse looks at the historical conditions in which the world religions arose and explores how they answered shared metaphysical and human dilemmas. The Axial Age - a pivotal era between 800 and 200 B.C.E. - saw the rise of many of the world's religions in Iran, South Asia, and China. On this stirring journey, you'll learn about the rise of Zoroastrianism in Persia (now Iran); Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism on the Indian subcontinent; and Confucianism and Daoism in China. You'll also see how these religions compare, contrast, and contribute to contemporary Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through sacred texts, modern scholarship, and thoughts arising from his own personal experiences, Professor Muesse reveals what it meant to be a conscious, morally responsible individual in the Axial Age. You'll enjoy a ringside seat as each founding sage wrestles with moral accountability, the nature of self and ultimate reality, good versus evil, suffering and transcendence - all topics that still puzzle us today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Excellent teaching The best great courses professor out there. Very open to all religion. Very secular book. Excellent! Have you listened to any of Professor Mark W. Muesses other performances before? How does this one compare? I have listed to Professor Muesse's courses on Mindfulness Practice & Hinduism. I always enjoy his courses! I particularly enjoyed the depth and reflection that he was able to give in this lecture series! As always, I was moved by the last lecture. He has an awesome ability to sum up the entire course and still present new ideas and insights. I will listen to this course again in the future. Excellent in every way. Dr. Muesse is an engaging presenter with a deep knowledge and passion for the subject, I can't recommend his courses highly enough. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Fields-of-Blood-Audiobook/B00O4HVYT6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fields of Blood Subtitle: Religion and the History of Violence Author: Karen Armstrong Narrator: Karen Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the renowned and best-selling author of A History of God, a sweeping exploration of religion and the history of human violence. For the first time, religious self-identification is on the decline in American. Some analysts have cited as cause a post-9/11 perception: that faith in general is a source of aggression, intolerance, and divisiveness - something bad for society. But how accurate is that view? With deep learning and sympathetic understanding, Karen Armstrong sets out to discover the truth about religion and violence in each of the worlds great traditions, taking us on an astonishing journey from prehistoric times to the present. While many historians have looked at violence in connection with particular religious manifestations (jihad in Islam or Christianitys Crusades), Armstrong looks at each faith - not only Christianity and Islam, but also Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Judaism - in its totality over time. As she describes, each arose in an agrarian society with plenty powerful landowners brutalizing peasants while also warring among themselves over land, then the only real source of wealth. In this world, religion was not the discrete and personal matter it would become for us but rather something that permeated all aspects of society. And so it was that agrarian aggression, and the warrior ethos it begot, became bound up with observances of the sacred. At a moment of rising geopolitical chaos, the imperative of mutual understanding between nations and faith communities has never been more urgent, the dangers of action based on misunderstanding never greater. Informed by Armstrong's sweeping erudition and personal commitment to the promotion of compassion, Fields of Blood makes vividly clear that religion is not the problem. Editorial Reviews: "Armstrong again impresses with the breadth of her knowledge and the skill with which she conveys it to us." (Ray Olson, Booklist (starred review) Critic Reviews: "A well-written historical summary of what have traditionally been viewed as "religious" wars, showing convincingly that in pretty much all cases it was not so much religion as it was political issues that fueled the conflict." (Augustine J. Curley, Library Journal (starred review) "Provocative and supremely readable. the comparative nature of [Armstrong's] inquiry is refreshing. Bracing as ever, [she] sweeps through religious history around the globe and over 4,000 years to explain the yoking of religion and violence and to elucidate the ways in which religion has also been used to counter violence." ( Publishers Weekly (starred review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Armstrong) Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:01:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Fields-of-Blood-Audiobook/B00O4HVYT6 thebookvoice.com 20:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fields of Blood Subtitle: Religion and the History of Violence Author: Karen Armstrong Narrator: Karen Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the renowned and best-selling author of A History of God, a sweeping exploration of religion and the history of human violence. For the first time, religious self-identification is on the decline in American. Some analysts have cited as cause a post-9/11 perception: that faith in general is a source of aggression, intolerance, and divisiveness - something bad for society. But how accurate is that view? With deep learning and sympathetic understanding, Karen Armstrong sets out to discover the truth about religion and violence in each of the worlds great traditions, taking us on an astonishing journey from prehistoric times to the present. While many historians have looked at violence in connection with particular religious manifestations (jihad in Islam or Christianitys Crusades), Armstrong looks at each faith - not only Christianity and Islam, but also Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Judaism - in its totality over time. As she describes, each arose in an agrarian society with plenty powerful landowners brutalizing peasants while also warring among themselves over land, then the only real source of wealth. In this world, religion was not the discrete and personal matter it would become for us but rather something that permeated all aspects of society. And so it was that agrarian aggression, and the warrior ethos it begot, became bound up with observances of the sacred. At a moment of rising geopolitical chaos, the imperative of mutual understanding between nations and faith communities has never been more urgent, the dangers of action based on misunderstanding never greater. Informed by Armstrong's sweeping erudition and personal commitment to the promotion of compassion, Fields of Blood makes vividly clear that religion is not the problem. Editorial Reviews: "Armstrong again impresses with the breadth of her knowledge and the skill with which she conveys it to us." (Ray Olson, Booklist (starred review) Critic Reviews: "A well-written historical summary of what have traditionally been viewed as "religious" wars, showing convincingly that in pretty much all cases it was not so much religion as it was political issues that fueled the conflict." (Augustine J. Curley, Library Journal (starred review) "Provocative and supremely readable. the comparative nature of [Armstrong's] inquiry is refreshing. Bracing as ever, [she] sweeps through religious history around the globe and over 4,000 years to explain the yoking of religion and violence and to elucidate the ways in which religion has also been used to counter violence." ( Publishers Weekly (starred review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fields of Blood Subtitle: Religion and the History of Violence Author: Karen Armstrong Narrator: Karen Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-14 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the renowned and best-selling author of A History of God, a sweeping exploration of religion and the history of human violence. For the first time, religious self-identification is on the decline in American. Some analysts have cited as cause a post-9/11 perception: that faith in general is a source of aggression, intolerance, and divisiveness - something bad for society. But how accurate is that view? With deep learning and sympathetic understanding, Karen Armstrong sets out to discover the truth about religion and violence in each of the worlds great traditions, taking us on an astonishing journey from prehistoric times to the present. While many historians have looked at violence in connection with particular religious manifestations (jihad in Islam or Christianitys Crusades), Armstrong looks at each faith - not only Christianity and Islam, but also Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Judaism - in its totality over time. As she describes, each arose in an agrarian society with plenty powerful landowners brutalizing peasants while also warring among themselves over land, then the only real source of wealth. In this world, religion was not the discrete and personal matter it would become for us but rather something that permeated all aspects of society. And so it was that agrarian aggression, and the warrior ethos it begot, became bound up with observances of the sacred. At a moment of rising geopolitical chaos, the imperative of mutual understanding between nations and faith communities has never been more urgent, the dangers of action based on misunderstanding never greater. Informed by Armstrong's sweeping erudition and personal commitment to the promotion of compassion, Fields of Blood makes vividly clear that religion is not the problem. Editorial Reviews: "Armstrong again impresses with the breadth of her knowledge and the skill with which she conveys it to us." (Ray Olson, Booklist (starred review) Critic Reviews: "A well-written historical summary of what have traditionally been viewed as "religious" wars, showing convincingly that in pretty much all cases it was not so much religion as it was political issues that fueled the conflict." (Augustine J. Curley, Library Journal (starred review) "Provocative and supremely readable. the comparative nature of [Armstrong's] inquiry is refreshing. Bracing as ever, [she] sweeps through religious history around the globe and over 4,000 years to explain the yoking of religion and violence and to elucidate the ways in which religion has also been used to counter violence." ( Publishers Weekly (starred review) Members Reviews: Rethinking Violence and Religion Any additional comments? Makes you wonder if Karen's voice, and the fact that she turns on its head some conventional wisdom are behind the criticism of this audiobook. It all fits for me and reveals her usual and remarkable scholarship. Prepare to see things differently. That's why we read, isn't it? Faith, Blood and Iron Armstrong's well researched and broad overview of the history of religion and violence provides a powerful argument against the New Atheist saw that religion is the greatest source of evil. Instead she shows that violence is a complex response to external causes. Another fascinating book from Karen Armstrong Few writers should read their books, but Ms. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Bible-Audiobook/B002UZZ026 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bible Subtitle: A Biography: Books That Changed the World Author: Karen Armstrong Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this seminal account, acclaimed historian Karen Armstrong discusses the conception, gestation, and life of history's most powerful book. Armstrong analyzes the social and political situation in which oral history turned into written scripture, how this all-pervasive scripture was collected into one work, and how it became accepted as Christianity's sacred text. She explores how scripture came to be read for information and how, in the 19th century, historical criticism of the Bible caused greater fear than Darwinism. The Bible: A Biography is a brilliant, captivating book, crucial in an age of declining faith and rising fundamentalism. Critic Reviews: "Who better [than Armstrong] to recount the history of the Bible?...Intriguing." (Publishers Weekly) "Groundbreaking....Armstrong shows a depth of insight and transparent understanding of complex theological issues....[She is] simply one of the best writers ever on religion." (Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Armstrong) Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:05:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Bible-Audiobook/B002UZZ026 thebookvoice.com 06:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bible Subtitle: A Biography: Books That Changed the World Author: Karen Armstrong Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this seminal account, acclaimed historian Karen Armstrong discusses the conception, gestation, and life of history's most powerful book. Armstrong analyzes the social and political situation in which oral history turned into written scripture, how this all-pervasive scripture was collected into one work, and how it became accepted as Christianity's sacred text. She explores how scripture came to be read for information and how, in the 19th century, historical criticism of the Bible caused greater fear than Darwinism. The Bible: A Biography is a brilliant, captivating book, crucial in an age of declining faith and rising fundamentalism. Critic Reviews: "Who better [than Armstrong] to recount the history of the Bible?...Intriguing." (Publishers Weekly) "Groundbreaking....Armstrong shows a depth of insight and transparent understanding of complex theological issues....[She is] simply one of the best writers ever on religion." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bible Subtitle: A Biography: Books That Changed the World Author: Karen Armstrong Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-07 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this seminal account, acclaimed historian Karen Armstrong discusses the conception, gestation, and life of history's most powerful book. Armstrong analyzes the social and political situation in which oral history turned into written scripture, how this all-pervasive scripture was collected into one work, and how it became accepted as Christianity's sacred text. She explores how scripture came to be read for information and how, in the 19th century, historical criticism of the Bible caused greater fear than Darwinism. The Bible: A Biography is a brilliant, captivating book, crucial in an age of declining faith and rising fundamentalism. Critic Reviews: "Who better [than Armstrong] to recount the history of the Bible?...Intriguing." (Publishers Weekly) "Groundbreaking....Armstrong shows a depth of insight and transparent understanding of complex theological issues....[She is] simply one of the best writers ever on religion." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Great Listen This book was very thought provoking, but you should already know something about Bible history to get the most out of this listen, it is not an entry level book. A very important contribution to history I realize some who have never read anything about the historicity of the Bible may hear some words they have never encountered before. That said if you have read Armstrong before or historical discussions on the Bible this book was not difficult to follow. The most important aspect of this book is in reality the comprehensive linear layout which is without doubt a very important historical contribution from Armstrong. I have not found a single source text that lays out the evolution of the various contents of the spiritual documents for the Hebrews and the Christians from antiquity to today. Most history type books such as the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary present slices of the Bible but even that set of book doesn't take a reader all the way through the Bible to illuminate how it came together presented side by side by with the major historical factors. Further the book is so very compact and therefore can be reviewed quickly and so enables the reader to see the trajectory for the evolving spiritual thinking. This vista which Armstrong reveals to us the laymen reader is virtually unparalleled in the history of those that have written these histories in the past. Personally I wish it had been longer so that even more details could have been exposed. Finally I must confess that I am an Armstrong Fan to the core and therefore I admit I have some bias in what I read/listen to from this very insightful writer and researcher. Do you wish your computer could read you a book Written by Karen Armstrong. Narrated by a robot. I found this books good points came in how it covered the evolving context of religious beliefs to changes in relation to history and textual criticism. The author also draws connection to the controversies between scholarship and biblical literalists and different sects themselves. You'll like the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Born-to-Kvetch-Audiobook/B002VAEYGI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Born to Kvetch Subtitle: Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods Author: Michael Wex Narrator: Michael Wex Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Born to Kvetch, Michael Wex looks at the ingredients that went into this buffet of disenchantment and examines how they were mixed together to produce an almost limitless supply of striking idioms and withering curses. Born to Kvetch includes a wealth of material that's never appeared in English before. This is no bobe mayse (cock-and-bull story) from a khokhem be-layle (idiot, literally a "sage at night" when no one's looking), but a serious yet fun and funny look at a language. From tukhes to goy, meshugener to kvetch, Yiddish words have permeated and transformed English as well. Through the fascinating history of this kvetch-full tongue, Michael Wex gives us a moving and inspiring portrait of a people, and a language, in exile. Critic Reviews: "This treasure trove of linguistics, sociology, history and folklore offers a fascinating look at how...a unique and enduring language has reflected an equally unique and enduring culture." (Publishers Weekly) "Wise, witty, and altogether wonderful....Mr. Wex has perfect pitch. He always finds the precise word, the most vivid metaphor, for his juicy Yiddishisms, and he enjoys teasing out complexities." (The New York Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Wex) Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:34:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Born-to-Kvetch-Audiobook/B002VAEYGI thebookvoice.com 10:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Born to Kvetch Subtitle: Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods Author: Michael Wex Narrator: Michael Wex Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Born to Kvetch, Michael Wex looks at the ingredients that went into this buffet of disenchantment and examines how they were mixed together to produce an almost limitless supply of striking idioms and withering curses. Born to Kvetch includes a wealth of material that's never appeared in English before. This is no bobe mayse (cock-and-bull story) from a khokhem be-layle (idiot, literally a "sage at night" when no one's looking), but a serious yet fun and funny look at a language. From tukhes to goy, meshugener to kvetch, Yiddish words have permeated and transformed English as well. Through the fascinating history of this kvetch-full tongue, Michael Wex gives us a moving and inspiring portrait of a people, and a language, in exile. Critic Reviews: "This treasure trove of linguistics, sociology, history and folklore offers a fascinating look at how...a unique and enduring language has reflected an equally unique and enduring culture." (Publishers Weekly) "Wise, witty, and altogether wonderful....Mr. Wex has perfect pitch. He always finds the precise word, the most vivid metaphor, for his juicy Yiddishisms, and he enjoys teasing out complexities." (The New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Born to Kvetch Subtitle: Yiddish Language and Culture in All of Its Moods Author: Michael Wex Narrator: Michael Wex Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Born to Kvetch, Michael Wex looks at the ingredients that went into this buffet of disenchantment and examines how they were mixed together to produce an almost limitless supply of striking idioms and withering curses. Born to Kvetch includes a wealth of material that's never appeared in English before. This is no bobe mayse (cock-and-bull story) from a khokhem be-layle (idiot, literally a "sage at night" when no one's looking), but a serious yet fun and funny look at a language. From tukhes to goy, meshugener to kvetch, Yiddish words have permeated and transformed English as well. Through the fascinating history of this kvetch-full tongue, Michael Wex gives us a moving and inspiring portrait of a people, and a language, in exile. Critic Reviews: "This treasure trove of linguistics, sociology, history and folklore offers a fascinating look at how...a unique and enduring language has reflected an equally unique and enduring culture." (Publishers Weekly) "Wise, witty, and altogether wonderful....Mr. Wex has perfect pitch. He always finds the precise word, the most vivid metaphor, for his juicy Yiddishisms, and he enjoys teasing out complexities." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Yiddish Self Defense Lesson Having married into a Jewish family understanding a little Yiddish never hurt. It is a private language unto those who still want to keep the goyim on the outside of the circle. To get the full impact of Wex's book you must listen because it is about language. My wife's grandmother was a Russian Jew and for the first time I began to appreciate the historical and religous perspective of Yiddish and the world she left behind. To keep it fresh Wex integrated all of this into everyday life. On the downside Wex has an annoying cadence in his reading and picks it up so fast as he continues that you can only comprehend a small piece of what he gives you. If you speak German (ich spreche ein bischen) or Polish or some eastern-European dialect, you will be able to follow. Warning to all goys...don't try Yiddish at home, leave it to the professionals. Enjoyable, but for the narrator I quite enjoyed this book. It was full of interesting facts and tidbits along with an interesting and witty take on Jewish culture. The narrator however, has a way of elongating the last sound of the last word in a statement, or emphasizes this sound in place of punctuation (such as commas). If you cannot ignore this inflection it may get on your nerves. It is not subtle. Even so, it did not bother me greatly and I found it a fun listen, perfect for daily commutes in the car (entertaining but wont make you late because you had to sit in the parking lot to hear what happens next). entertaining & informative This was an excellent listen. One fascinating nugget after another. Once you get used to the author's voice, then his pronunciation, accent and delivery make it hard to imagine simply reading the print version. A language study such as this lends itself particularly well to audio treatment. Thank you, Mr. Wex. Something unusual So much is explained in this wry and hilarious book. All the sayings and tones of voice we've heard smatterings of come sharply into focus. The inflection of the author is mildly annoying at first, but I soon got used to it and eventually grew to like it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Return-to-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-Audiobook/B078CY18FF Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Return to Sodom and Gomorrah Subtitle: Bible Stories from Archaeologists Author: Charles Pellegrino Narrator: Richard M. Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A brilliant author, scientist, and adventurer who has been called "the real Indiana Jones", Dr. Charles Pellegrino takes us on a remarkable journey from the Nile to the Tigris-Euphrates rivers - crossing time, legend, and ancient lands to explore the unsolved mysteries of the Old Testament. Return to Sodom and Gomorrah is an epic saga of discovery that interweaves science, history, and suspense - the first book ever to bring archaeologists, scientists, and theologians together to examine the same evidence. In this enthralling revelatory adventure, Pellegrino introduces us to dedicated pioneers like Benjamin Mazar, Leonard Woolley, and T. E. Lawrence, who retraced the steps of Moses to demystify the Exodus and the Flood. In the process, he enables us to view ancient relics in an extraordinary new light - as both fascinating windows on the past and vivid signposts to the future. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Pellegrino) Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:48:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Return-to-Sodom-and-Gomorrah-Audiobook/B078CY18FF thebookvoice.com 16:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Return to Sodom and Gomorrah Subtitle: Bible Stories from Archaeologists Author: Charles Pellegrino Narrator: Richard M. Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A brilliant author, scientist, and adventurer who has been called "the real Indiana Jones", Dr. Charles Pellegrino takes us on a remarkable journey from the Nile to the Tigris-Euphrates rivers - crossing time, legend, and ancient lands to explore the unsolved mysteries of the Old Testament. Return to Sodom and Gomorrah is an epic saga of discovery that interweaves science, history, and suspense - the first book ever to bring archaeologists, scientists, and theologians together to examine the same evidence. In this enthralling revelatory adventure, Pellegrino introduces us to dedicated pioneers like Benjamin Mazar, Leonard Woolley, and T. E. Lawrence, who retraced the steps of Moses to demystify the Exodus and the Flood. In the process, he enables us to view ancient relics in an extraordinary new light - as both fascinating windows on the past and vivid signposts to the future. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Return to Sodom and Gomorrah Subtitle: Bible Stories from Archaeologists Author: Charles Pellegrino Narrator: Richard M. Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A brilliant author, scientist, and adventurer who has been called "the real Indiana Jones", Dr. Charles Pellegrino takes us on a remarkable journey from the Nile to the Tigris-Euphrates rivers - crossing time, legend, and ancient lands to explore the unsolved mysteries of the Old Testament. Return to Sodom and Gomorrah is an epic saga of discovery that interweaves science, history, and suspense - the first book ever to bring archaeologists, scientists, and theologians together to examine the same evidence. In this enthralling revelatory adventure, Pellegrino introduces us to dedicated pioneers like Benjamin Mazar, Leonard Woolley, and T. E. Lawrence, who retraced the steps of Moses to demystify the Exodus and the Flood. In the process, he enables us to view ancient relics in an extraordinary new light - as both fascinating windows on the past and vivid signposts to the future. Members Reviews: A good challenge to people's preconceptions I read this book in the fall of 2005, which was a very rough and chaotic time in my life - serendipitously appropriate, I suppose, for a book about one of the most historically controversial, and war-torn regions, in human history. The author (whom I've met in person) takes the reader on a gripping multi-disciplinary journey into the past, and present, of the Fertile Crescent (Middle East). It is both a physical, as well as a metaphysical, dig though many of the interweaving and overlapping layers of oral and written tradition, archeological reality, and widely-held misconceptions and institutionalized convenient half-truths ... with the ultimate goal being to gain a better appreciation of what really happened. It was immensely interesting to see, for instance, real-life accounts of archeological digs involving some of the places, people, and events, mentioned in the Old Testament ... as well as to see how various early Judeo-Christian accounts of the day (both oral and written) were eventually culled together and codified/blessed (by the religious powers of the day) into what has since been passed down to us (in various different times and languages) as "The Bible". Biblical literalists beware ... [Wizard of Oz] "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain !" [/Wizard of Oz] ... because some of your dogmatic preconceptions and convenient assumptions will be sorely challenged by this book. Something you should look forward to, and to be grateful for, rather than be offended by - because the better we can grasp (as best we are able) the truth, the better we can grasp our place in the greater scheme of things, as well as our understanding of "God". Personally, if getting closer to Truth/God is not at the very heart of most religions, I don't know what is. Highly recommended. Brilliant, but also hilarious Pellegrino, a palentologist who has engaged in archeology is absolutely brilliant in the way he gives explanations for Biblical episodes, sets timelines that corroborate with Egyptian and Chinese documented history, finds locations that he believes are more justified than those popularly ascribed and sends up the competing schools of archeology that never talk to each other. His explanations are rooted in common sense. In Genesis there is talk of the giants who roamed the earth and married the daughters of man- Homo Neandrathalis fossils from Biblical times have been found in the Sinai. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-God-Sized-Vision-Audiobook/B0049WLPFE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A God-Sized Vision Subtitle: Revival Stories that Stretch and Stir Author: John Woodbridge, Collin Hansen Narrator: Adam Black Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-10 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Can God stir revival by his Holy Spirit, even in our culture today? Do we really believe he can? In a day of diminished expectations, A God-Sized Vision: Revival Accounts That Stretch and Stir recounts global examples of prior revivals, beginning with the Reformation and the Great Awakenings. It continues with the Welsh and Azusa Street revivals and those that occurred simultaneously in Asia, followed by the East Africa Revival of the 1930s. More recent revivals in North America that instigated parachurch or evangelistic ministries like those of Billy Graham and the revivals in China, particularly in Henan Province over the last forty years, give further evidence of church renewal. These stories enlarge our hearts, expand our minds, and empower our witness to the power of God at work in human history. Christians with a deep evangelistic commitment who realize that there is more to church growth than field-tested techniques will expand their vision by remembering God's vision, as it has been revealed throughout history. Hansen and Woodbridge mine these stories of renewal to suggest how to get ready for revival today. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Woodbridge) Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:20:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-God-Sized-Vision-Audiobook/B0049WLPFE thebookvoice.com 05:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A God-Sized Vision Subtitle: Revival Stories that Stretch and Stir Author: John Woodbridge, Collin Hansen Narrator: Adam Black Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-10 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Can God stir revival by his Holy Spirit, even in our culture today? Do we really believe he can? In a day of diminished expectations, A God-Sized Vision: Revival Accounts That Stretch and Stir recounts global examples of prior revivals, beginning with the Reformation and the Great Awakenings. It continues with the Welsh and Azusa Street revivals and those that occurred simultaneously in Asia, followed by the East Africa Revival of the 1930s. More recent revivals in North America that instigated parachurch or evangelistic ministries like those of Billy Graham and the revivals in China, particularly in Henan Province over the last forty years, give further evidence of church renewal. These stories enlarge our hearts, expand our minds, and empower our witness to the power of God at work in human history. Christians with a deep evangelistic commitment who realize that there is more to church growth than field-tested techniques will expand their vision by remembering God's vision, as it has been revealed throughout history. Hansen and Woodbridge mine these stories of renewal to suggest how to get ready for revival today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A God-Sized Vision Subtitle: Revival Stories that Stretch and Stir Author: John Woodbridge, Collin Hansen Narrator: Adam Black Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-10 Publisher: Zondervan Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Can God stir revival by his Holy Spirit, even in our culture today? Do we really believe he can? In a day of diminished expectations, A God-Sized Vision: Revival Accounts That Stretch and Stir recounts global examples of prior revivals, beginning with the Reformation and the Great Awakenings. It continues with the Welsh and Azusa Street revivals and those that occurred simultaneously in Asia, followed by the East Africa Revival of the 1930s. More recent revivals in North America that instigated parachurch or evangelistic ministries like those of Billy Graham and the revivals in China, particularly in Henan Province over the last forty years, give further evidence of church renewal. These stories enlarge our hearts, expand our minds, and empower our witness to the power of God at work in human history. Christians with a deep evangelistic commitment who realize that there is more to church growth than field-tested techniques will expand their vision by remembering God's vision, as it has been revealed throughout history. Hansen and Woodbridge mine these stories of renewal to suggest how to get ready for revival today. Members Reviews: A stirring global review of God's revivals Comprehensive without being overburdened by details. The reader is a little monotone but often this comes down to personal taste. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/History-of-Religion-Audiobook/B077ZCHL7G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History of Religion Author: Michael J. Stewart Narrator: Erich Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Michael J. Stewart Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Get to know the different religions of the world. Find out what beliefs set people apart from one another. For decades, religion has been the major source of human controversy. Throughout history, it has been a way to distinguish cultural and political beliefs. This has brought us together and torn entire kingdoms apart. The study of religion can greatly impact our understanding of certain places, people, and events throughout the ages. History of Religion focuses on the six major world religions that are unique on their own. These are Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. You will learn about: Taking a deep dive into different religions will help you gain a better understanding of different cultures and the traditions that are passed on from generation to generation. The culture and rituals that religion creates have infused themselves as a way of life for different people all around the world. Whether you are a student majoring in humanities and social sciences or you simply want to learn more about the history of religion, you wont be disappointed with this enriching audiobook! bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael J. Stewart) Thu, 07 Dec 2017 02:34:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/History-of-Religion-Audiobook/B077ZCHL7G thebookvoice.com 02:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History of Religion Author: Michael J. Stewart Narrator: Erich Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Michael J. Stewart Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Get to know the different religions of the world. Find out what beliefs set people apart from one another. For decades, religion has been the major source of human controversy. Throughout history, it has been a way to distinguish cultural and political beliefs. This has brought us together and torn entire kingdoms apart. The study of religion can greatly impact our understanding of certain places, people, and events throughout the ages. History of Religion focuses on the six major world religions that are unique on their own. These are Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. You will learn about: Taking a deep dive into different religions will help you gain a better understanding of different cultures and the traditions that are passed on from generation to generation. The culture and rituals that religion creates have infused themselves as a way of life for different people all around the world. Whether you are a student majoring in humanities and social sciences or you simply want to learn more about the history of religion, you wont be disappointed with this enriching audiobook! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History of Religion Author: Michael J. Stewart Narrator: Erich Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: Michael J. Stewart Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Get to know the different religions of the world. Find out what beliefs set people apart from one another. For decades, religion has been the major source of human controversy. Throughout history, it has been a way to distinguish cultural and political beliefs. This has brought us together and torn entire kingdoms apart. The study of religion can greatly impact our understanding of certain places, people, and events throughout the ages. History of Religion focuses on the six major world religions that are unique on their own. These are Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. You will learn about: Taking a deep dive into different religions will help you gain a better understanding of different cultures and the traditions that are passed on from generation to generation. The culture and rituals that religion creates have infused themselves as a way of life for different people all around the world. Whether you are a student majoring in humanities and social sciences or you simply want to learn more about the history of religion, you wont be disappointed with this enriching audiobook! Members Reviews: and I definitely recommend it to anyone interested in the subject This book is dedicated to anyone interested in gaining some basic knowledge about the most important ancient and contemporary religions. The book presents the evolution of religion and its impact on some of the most important civilizations, as well as the differences and similarities between the various belief systems. Despite being rather short, the book is quite informative, and I definitely recommend it to anyone interested in the subject. The background of our beliefs This kindle edition was superb in the way it was written. The research and history behind the subject made it easy to read and understand. I received this book for free in exchange for a review and Michael J Stewart has made a student of religion out of me. Good choice An engaging and historical read about the various religion though some of them are sinking and some of them are growing day by day. This book is perfectly made for religion believer .I never heard about there were two religion type like monotheistic and polytheistic.I got some clear and overall understanding about the religion.I would recommend any one who loves to read about history specially regarding religion. A great resource about history of religion. Very well-written. This is such a great book about history, or should I say part of the history. Itâs quite a long read but itâs undoubtedly very enjoyable to read. I learned a lot of things and it does gives me wide understanding of how life before was. I have to say that for some, they might find the book boring for itâs really a long one but it gives a lot. It can be a great resource if someone has to work with histories. A lot of myths and Christian stories inside and I even known many personalities before that contributed a lot with the history. This is very well written and I like it. I really enjoyed reading this book I really enjoyed reading this book. I have never been one to read these types of books, but it was very well written and concise. I enjoyed the first Chapter about Egyptian Mythology and liked reading about the different crusades. It was easy to understand even as a complete newbie to the genre. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Gods-Mighty-Hand-Audiobook/B0714QMTMX Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God's Mighty Hand Subtitle: Providential Occurrences in World History Author: Richard "Little Bear" Wheeler Narrator: Jim Hodges Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Jim Hodges Productions Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting and edifying audio recordings. Recognizing God's mighty hand in his own life, Richard "Little Bear" Wheeler compiled stories of impossible triumph despite a losing battle, divine protection amid sure annihilation, and heroic endeavors in the face of defeat, all with a single purpose of demonstrating the miraculous providential occurrences in world history. Listen to the miracles of General Washington, Sergeant York, the Battle of the Bulge, and more. Learn how Wycliffe, Tyndale, and Martin Luther all fit into God's mighty plan for all times. An indispensable devotional for the entire family and resource for avid students of history of all ages. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard "Little Bear" Wheeler) Tue, 20 Jun 2017 06:13:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Gods-Mighty-Hand-Audiobook/B0714QMTMX thebookvoice.com 12:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God's Mighty Hand Subtitle: Providential Occurrences in World History Author: Richard "Little Bear" Wheeler Narrator: Jim Hodges Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Jim Hodges Productions Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting and edifying audio recordings. Recognizing God's mighty hand in his own life, Richard "Little Bear" Wheeler compiled stories of impossible triumph despite a losing battle, divine protection amid sure annihilation, and heroic endeavors in the face of defeat, all with a single purpose of demonstrating the miraculous providential occurrences in world history. Listen to the miracles of General Washington, Sergeant York, the Battle of the Bulge, and more. Learn how Wycliffe, Tyndale, and Martin Luther all fit into God's mighty plan for all times. An indispensable devotional for the entire family and resource for avid students of history of all ages. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God's Mighty Hand Subtitle: Providential Occurrences in World History Author: Richard "Little Bear" Wheeler Narrator: Jim Hodges Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Jim Hodges Productions Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting and edifying audio recordings. Recognizing God's mighty hand in his own life, Richard "Little Bear" Wheeler compiled stories of impossible triumph despite a losing battle, divine protection amid sure annihilation, and heroic endeavors in the face of defeat, all with a single purpose of demonstrating the miraculous providential occurrences in world history. Listen to the miracles of General Washington, Sergeant York, the Battle of the Bulge, and more. Learn how Wycliffe, Tyndale, and Martin Luther all fit into God's mighty plan for all times. An indispensable devotional for the entire family and resource for avid students of history of all ages. Members Reviews: first for the Christian believer in God to rejoice in how the Almighty has used great people to turn the events of the world in ... The author has written a must read book for everyone ..first for the Christian believer in God to rejoice in how the Almighty has used great people to turn the events of the world in a positive way both for the followers of God and for the betterment of mankind. Secondly for the doubters and nay-sayers who think little of the concept of God, the author shows how people of faith and courage were most definitely used by the Almighty in the important events of the world. This is an education all, young and old, can and should profit from. Five Stars Wonderful uplifting stories of history A book every family should read i recieved a copy of this incredible book many years ago when i was actively honeschooling my children. This book went with our family go Africa where we worked as missionaries.we had precious little luggage space, and I would not have thought to go without it. when a war broke out three years later and I could only take one suitcase out of the country, again this marvelous book made the cut. Out of Africa it came. we have used it to suppliment our History lessons through the years. Richard Wheeler has done a fabulous job of taking the reader through History and sharing testimonies of how God intervened in human history throughout the ages. The stories he has compiled are incredible. They leave you with hope and faith that this beautiful God loves us and cares for us and intervenes and responds to our cries. the section dedicated to WW2 is certainly one of my favorite sections, reading how God responded to the prayers of his children to stop Hitler. Dont think twice about purchasing this book. Get it! You will be strengthened and encouraged and left in awe! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Medieval-Christianity-Audiobook/B01069649U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medieval Christianity Subtitle: A New History Author: Kevin Madigan Narrator: Pete Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: For many, the medieval world seems dark and foreign - a miraculous, brutal, and irrational time of superstition and strange relics. The pursuit of heretics, the Inquisition, the Crusades, and the domination of the "Holy Land" come to mind. Yet the medieval world produced much that is part of our world today, including universities, the passion for Roman architecture and the emergence of the Gothic style, pilgrimage, the emergence of capitalism, and female saints. This new narrative history of medieval Christianity combines what is familiar and unfamiliar to modern audiences. Elements of novelty in the book include a steady focus on the role of women in Christianity; the relationships among Christians, Jews, and Muslims; the experience of ordinary parishioners; the adventure of asceticism, devotion, and worship; and instruction through drama, architecture, and art. Kevin Madigan expertly integrates these areas of focus with more traditional themes, such as the evolution and decline of papal power, the nature and repression of heresy, sanctity and pilgrimage, the conciliar movement, and the break between the old Western church and its reformers. Critic Reviews: "[Madigan's] prose style is accessible and clear, making for an engaging narrative history that should please experts while whetting the appetites of beginners, providing background on and insight into a foreign society while charting development of a religious culture that still has relevance for the Western world today." (Publishers Weekly starred review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kevin Madigan) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:02:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Medieval-Christianity-Audiobook/B01069649U thebookvoice.com 21:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medieval Christianity Subtitle: A New History Author: Kevin Madigan Narrator: Pete Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: For many, the medieval world seems dark and foreign - a miraculous, brutal, and irrational time of superstition and strange relics. The pursuit of heretics, the Inquisition, the Crusades, and the domination of the "Holy Land" come to mind. Yet the medieval world produced much that is part of our world today, including universities, the passion for Roman architecture and the emergence of the Gothic style, pilgrimage, the emergence of capitalism, and female saints. This new narrative history of medieval Christianity combines what is familiar and unfamiliar to modern audiences. Elements of novelty in the book include a steady focus on the role of women in Christianity; the relationships among Christians, Jews, and Muslims; the experience of ordinary parishioners; the adventure of asceticism, devotion, and worship; and instruction through drama, architecture, and art. Kevin Madigan expertly integrates these areas of focus with more traditional themes, such as the evolution and decline of papal power, the nature and repression of heresy, sanctity and pilgrimage, the conciliar movement, and the break between the old Western church and its reformers. Critic Reviews: "[Madigan's] prose style is accessible and clear, making for an engaging narrative history that should please experts while whetting the appetites of beginners, providing background on and insight into a foreign society while charting development of a religious culture that still has relevance for the Western world today." (Publishers Weekly starred review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medieval Christianity Subtitle: A New History Author: Kevin Madigan Narrator: Pete Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: For many, the medieval world seems dark and foreign - a miraculous, brutal, and irrational time of superstition and strange relics. The pursuit of heretics, the Inquisition, the Crusades, and the domination of the "Holy Land" come to mind. Yet the medieval world produced much that is part of our world today, including universities, the passion for Roman architecture and the emergence of the Gothic style, pilgrimage, the emergence of capitalism, and female saints. This new narrative history of medieval Christianity combines what is familiar and unfamiliar to modern audiences. Elements of novelty in the book include a steady focus on the role of women in Christianity; the relationships among Christians, Jews, and Muslims; the experience of ordinary parishioners; the adventure of asceticism, devotion, and worship; and instruction through drama, architecture, and art. Kevin Madigan expertly integrates these areas of focus with more traditional themes, such as the evolution and decline of papal power, the nature and repression of heresy, sanctity and pilgrimage, the conciliar movement, and the break between the old Western church and its reformers. Critic Reviews: "[Madigan's] prose style is accessible and clear, making for an engaging narrative history that should please experts while whetting the appetites of beginners, providing background on and insight into a foreign society while charting development of a religious culture that still has relevance for the Western world today." (Publishers Weekly starred review) Members Reviews: New Standard Text for This Period I'm probably duplicating other reviews (haven't read them), but I would give Madigan's 2015 "New History" 4.5 stars. I'm amazed at how concisely the author has organized such vast material, yet without density which would normally rob a text like this of narrative interest. Conversely, "Medieval Christianity" flows as a well-told story. Madigan's unique contribution to Medieval history is to capture for his readers not just important geopolitical movements, rulers, theologians, cultural and social paradigms, but also everyday spirituality, dynamic tensions and the overlooked contributions of Medieval women. This approach brings the reader closer to a past rarely understood or appreciated. In my estimation, he balances sectarian concerns (Catholic/Protestant) and provides richly informative material for students of history, sacred and secular. Two personal examples are the discussion of Christianization in the Middle Ages (conversion and discipleship in contemporary equivalence) and the fascinating, uneven development (and periodic devolution) of preaching throughout. Either subject could easily furnish a prompt for a master's thesis. Though both examples are religious, other discussions of subjects like marriage, art and culture, and church-state relations will benefit readers with other interests. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Our-Lady-of-Guadalupe-Audiobook/B002V0Q934 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Lady of Guadalupe Subtitle: Mother of the Civilization of Love Author: Carl Anderson, Eduardo Chavez Narrator: John Allen Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Between December 9 and December 12, 1531, that miracle happened, and it forever changed the future of the continent. It was then that the Virgin Mary famously appeared to a Native American Christian convert on a hilltop outside of what is now Mexico City. The image she left imprinted on his cloak, or tilma, has puzzled scientists for centuries, and yet Our Lady of Guadalupe's place in history is profound. A continent that just months before the apparitions seemed completely lost to Christianity suddenly and inexplicably embraced it by the millions. Our Lady of Guadalupe's message of love replaced the institutionalized violence of the Aztec culture and built a bridge between two worlds - the old and the new - that were just 10 years earlier engaged in brutal warfare. Today, Our Lady of Guadalupe continues to inspire the devotion of millions. From Canada to Argentina - and even beyond the Americas - one finds great devotion to her and great appreciation for her message of love, unity, and hope. Today reproductions of the Virgin's miraculous image can be seen throughout North and South America, in churches and homes, on billboards, and even on clothing. Her shrine in Mexico City, where the miraculous image is housed to this day, is one of the most visited in the world. In Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love, Carl Anderson and Eduardo Chavez trace the history of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the 16th century to the present and discuss how her message was and continues to be an important catalyst for religious and cultural transformation. Editorial Reviews: On an early December morning in the 16th century, The Virgin Mary, Mother of God, appeared to a Mexican peasant on a hill near Mexico City. So goes the legend of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the peasant, Juan Diego, who was canonized in 2002. American actor John Allen Nelson (Santa Barbara, Baywatch) lends his sincere voice to this unbelievable tale that has helped shape the church for half a millennium. Written by Monsignor Eduardo Chavez and Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus and former assistant to Jesse Helms, this audiobook is a history of the Virgin in Mexico, and a breezy hagiography for the devout. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carl Anderson) Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:33:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Our-Lady-of-Guadalupe-Audiobook/B002V0Q934 thebookvoice.com 06:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Lady of Guadalupe Subtitle: Mother of the Civilization of Love Author: Carl Anderson, Eduardo Chavez Narrator: John Allen Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Between December 9 and December 12, 1531, that miracle happened, and it forever changed the future of the continent. It was then that the Virgin Mary famously appeared to a Native American Christian convert on a hilltop outside of what is now Mexico City. The image she left imprinted on his cloak, or tilma, has puzzled scientists for centuries, and yet Our Lady of Guadalupe's place in history is profound. A continent that just months before the apparitions seemed completely lost to Christianity suddenly and inexplicably embraced it by the millions. Our Lady of Guadalupe's message of love replaced the institutionalized violence of the Aztec culture and built a bridge between two worlds - the old and the new - that were just 10 years earlier engaged in brutal warfare. Today, Our Lady of Guadalupe continues to inspire the devotion of millions. From Canada to Argentina - and even beyond the Americas - one finds great devotion to her and great appreciation for her message of love, unity, and hope. Today reproductions of the Virgin's miraculous image can be seen throughout North and South America, in churches and homes, on billboards, and even on clothing. Her shrine in Mexico City, where the miraculous image is housed to this day, is one of the most visited in the world. In Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love, Carl Anderson and Eduardo Chavez trace the history of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the 16th century to the present and discuss how her message was and continues to be an important catalyst for religious and cultural transformation. Editorial Reviews: On an early December morning in the 16th century, The Virgin Mary, Mother of God, appeared to a Mexican peasant on a hill near Mexico City. So goes the legend of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the peasant, Juan Diego, who was canonized in 2002. American actor John Allen Nelson (Santa Barbara, Baywatch) lends his sincere voice to this unbelievable tale that has helped shape the church for half a millennium. Written by Monsignor Eduardo Chavez and Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus and former assistant to Jesse Helms, this audiobook is a history of the Virgin in Mexico, and a breezy hagiography for the devout. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Lady of Guadalupe Subtitle: Mother of the Civilization of Love Author: Carl Anderson, Eduardo Chavez Narrator: John Allen Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Between December 9 and December 12, 1531, that miracle happened, and it forever changed the future of the continent. It was then that the Virgin Mary famously appeared to a Native American Christian convert on a hilltop outside of what is now Mexico City. The image she left imprinted on his cloak, or tilma, has puzzled scientists for centuries, and yet Our Lady of Guadalupe's place in history is profound. A continent that just months before the apparitions seemed completely lost to Christianity suddenly and inexplicably embraced it by the millions. Our Lady of Guadalupe's message of love replaced the institutionalized violence of the Aztec culture and built a bridge between two worlds - the old and the new - that were just 10 years earlier engaged in brutal warfare. Today, Our Lady of Guadalupe continues to inspire the devotion of millions. From Canada to Argentina - and even beyond the Americas - one finds great devotion to her and great appreciation for her message of love, unity, and hope. Today reproductions of the Virgin's miraculous image can be seen throughout North and South America, in churches and homes, on billboards, and even on clothing. Her shrine in Mexico City, where the miraculous image is housed to this day, is one of the most visited in the world. In Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Civilization of Love, Carl Anderson and Eduardo Chavez trace the history of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the 16th century to the present and discuss how her message was and continues to be an important catalyst for religious and cultural transformation. Editorial Reviews: On an early December morning in the 16th century, The Virgin Mary, Mother of God, appeared to a Mexican peasant on a hill near Mexico City. So goes the legend of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the peasant, Juan Diego, who was canonized in 2002. American actor John Allen Nelson (Santa Barbara, Baywatch) lends his sincere voice to this unbelievable tale that has helped shape the church for half a millennium. Written by Monsignor Eduardo Chavez and Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus and former assistant to Jesse Helms, this audiobook is a history of the Virgin in Mexico, and a breezy hagiography for the devout. Members Reviews: Good book but difficult to get through I really enjoyed this book because I absolutely love the story of Our Lady. However, it was hard to stay focused because many things seemed repetitive. The first chapter was very long when it could have been shorter. The actual story is fascinating but the theological and technical information was just too dry for me. Ambitious book This is a very interesting book. It studies the amazing event of Guadalupe. It's investigation is thorough. And takes the insights of the apparition to enlighten the life of the Church special in America. Wonderful story. just too little of it told. They tell the basic story, but, spend too much time in analysis and offering opinion. they would have done better to focus on any miracles that occured because of Devine Mothers appearence and not spend the amount of time breaking down the intracasies of the language spoken by Juan and the Blessed Mother. They tried to jump from a faith building story to a scholarly work. and it doesn't work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Politically-Incorrect-Guide-to-the-Bible-Audiobook/B002V0PU5M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Bible Author: Robert J. Hutchinson Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Bible remains the best-selling book of all time, believed by nearly two billion Christians and Jews to be divinely inspired. But in this hard-hitting new book, author Robert J. Hutchinson proposes that it is actually much more than this. The ideas enshrined in the Bible, he says, triggered a revolution in human thought and established the moral and philosophical foundation for Western civilization, from the recognition of basic human rights and belief in limited government to authentic feminism and the development of empirical science. He explains that it is more a "culture-war" book than a work of religious apologetics. Listen to another . ©2007 Robert J. Hutchinson; (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc. Critic Reviews: "A dynamite demolition of the biblical 'experts' who tell us the holy book is untrustworthy and immoral to boot." (Robert Spencer, author of Religion of Peace: Why Christianity Is and Islam Isn't) "Robert Hutchinson is a great reporter and a great defender of Holy Scripture. Hutchinson has mounted an urgent, necessary, and sprightly defense." (Robert Moynihan, Ph.D., medieval studies, Yale) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert J. Hutchinson) Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:56:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Politically-Incorrect-Guide-to-the-Bible-Audiobook/B002V0PU5M thebookvoice.com 08:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Bible Author: Robert J. Hutchinson Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Bible remains the best-selling book of all time, believed by nearly two billion Christians and Jews to be divinely inspired. But in this hard-hitting new book, author Robert J. Hutchinson proposes that it is actually much more than this. The ideas enshrined in the Bible, he says, triggered a revolution in human thought and established the moral and philosophical foundation for Western civilization, from the recognition of basic human rights and belief in limited government to authentic feminism and the development of empirical science. He explains that it is more a "culture-war" book than a work of religious apologetics. Listen to another . ©2007 Robert J. Hutchinson; (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc. Critic Reviews: "A dynamite demolition of the biblical 'experts' who tell us the holy book is untrustworthy and immoral to boot." (Robert Spencer, author of Religion of Peace: Why Christianity Is and Islam Isn't) "Robert Hutchinson is a great reporter and a great defender of Holy Scripture. Hutchinson has mounted an urgent, necessary, and sprightly defense." (Robert Moynihan, Ph.D., medieval studies, Yale) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Bible Author: Robert J. Hutchinson Narrator: Tom Weiner Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Bible remains the best-selling book of all time, believed by nearly two billion Christians and Jews to be divinely inspired. But in this hard-hitting new book, author Robert J. Hutchinson proposes that it is actually much more than this. The ideas enshrined in the Bible, he says, triggered a revolution in human thought and established the moral and philosophical foundation for Western civilization, from the recognition of basic human rights and belief in limited government to authentic feminism and the development of empirical science. He explains that it is more a "culture-war" book than a work of religious apologetics. Listen to another . ©2007 Robert J. Hutchinson; (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc. Critic Reviews: "A dynamite demolition of the biblical 'experts' who tell us the holy book is untrustworthy and immoral to boot." (Robert Spencer, author of Religion of Peace: Why Christianity Is and Islam Isn't) "Robert Hutchinson is a great reporter and a great defender of Holy Scripture. Hutchinson has mounted an urgent, necessary, and sprightly defense." (Robert Moynihan, Ph.D., medieval studies, Yale) Members Reviews: Springboard Although this book just skims the surface of a variety of topics ranging from science to slavery, it provides a good springboard for further study. This book deals head on with many arguments made against the Bible regarding it's accuracy and morality. It especially provides key contexts for Biblical mandates in the Old Testament as well as the prevailing culture of civilizations during the Old and New Testaments. A good listen overall. Not good This is a fairly typical Christian apologist tome. It's starts off with some "shocking" statements I presume designed to titillate believers, but quickly falls into "...and history confirms X, therefore the Bible is true". It grows tiresome pretty quickly, although I made it better than half way before putting it down in boredom and annoyance. Spend your time checking out a much more interesting and objective book by Neil de Grasse Tyson -- The Sky Is Not the Limit: Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist -- as he illuminates the wonders of our world, you will not be able to put it down. Veritas Omnia Vincit. very good very good information and current examples about pc. a catholic bias but still very good Not PC but more than likely true Great answer to PC critics. I enjoyed the pointing out that the famous contemporary critics of God and Christ are not scientists - generally not more than commentators. This book is a good companion to Lee Strobel's book " A Case for Christ". The Incorrect Guide to the United States I can't you how much I would love to get my credit back for both the book and the time I spent listening to it! It's not "Politically" incorrect, it's just someone's plain old Incorrect Fantasy! You will not learn anything about the bible from this book. I didn't know if I should gasp in horror thinking that there might be someone that believes this stuff, or laugh at the insanity of it. This book contains no "guide to the bible" in any way, shape or form. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lives-of-Great-Christians-Audiobook/B00DD2XSYM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lives of Great Christians Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor William R. Cook Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Meet some of Christianity's luminary figures - the followers of Jesus who have practiced and preached their beliefs for centuries. Whether well known or obscure or even nameless, their actions and achievements, their abilities and energies have changed the course of history and the nature of belief. These 24 inspirational lectures will inspire you by the many ways these figures found to live lives of faith. You'll stand spellbound in the crowd, listening to Bernardino and Augustine preach and teach. You'll visit the solitary cells and see the visions of Bernard, Clare, and Catherine. You'll witness the negotiations as Gregory VII and Leo IX reform the church. And you'll hear the verdicts of heresy against John Hus and against Martin Luther. More than doctrine or theology or even prayer, Christianity, for many, is the daily effort to live one's faith in every time and place. Professor Cook introduces you to those who have done so over the centuries and shows the many paths they found. If you seek your own path, their lives will inspire you. You will understand how Christians' faith has changed Christianity, and how these believers can help light your own way. And if you are wondering what Christians value and how they practice those values, you will see real lives that exemplify Christian faith in action. Christianity didn't just change believers; it defined all of Europe, eastern as well as western, and set many of the world's nations on a course still apparent today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:39:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lives-of-Great-Christians-Audiobook/B00DD2XSYM thebookvoice.com 12:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lives of Great Christians Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor William R. Cook Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Meet some of Christianity's luminary figures - the followers of Jesus who have practiced and preached their beliefs for centuries. Whether well known or obscure or even nameless, their actions and achievements, their abilities and energies have changed the course of history and the nature of belief. These 24 inspirational lectures will inspire you by the many ways these figures found to live lives of faith. You'll stand spellbound in the crowd, listening to Bernardino and Augustine preach and teach. You'll visit the solitary cells and see the visions of Bernard, Clare, and Catherine. You'll witness the negotiations as Gregory VII and Leo IX reform the church. And you'll hear the verdicts of heresy against John Hus and against Martin Luther. More than doctrine or theology or even prayer, Christianity, for many, is the daily effort to live one's faith in every time and place. Professor Cook introduces you to those who have done so over the centuries and shows the many paths they found. If you seek your own path, their lives will inspire you. You will understand how Christians' faith has changed Christianity, and how these believers can help light your own way. And if you are wondering what Christians value and how they practice those values, you will see real lives that exemplify Christian faith in action. Christianity didn't just change believers; it defined all of Europe, eastern as well as western, and set many of the world's nations on a course still apparent today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lives of Great Christians Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor William R. Cook Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Meet some of Christianity's luminary figures - the followers of Jesus who have practiced and preached their beliefs for centuries. Whether well known or obscure or even nameless, their actions and achievements, their abilities and energies have changed the course of history and the nature of belief. These 24 inspirational lectures will inspire you by the many ways these figures found to live lives of faith. You'll stand spellbound in the crowd, listening to Bernardino and Augustine preach and teach. You'll visit the solitary cells and see the visions of Bernard, Clare, and Catherine. You'll witness the negotiations as Gregory VII and Leo IX reform the church. And you'll hear the verdicts of heresy against John Hus and against Martin Luther. More than doctrine or theology or even prayer, Christianity, for many, is the daily effort to live one's faith in every time and place. Professor Cook introduces you to those who have done so over the centuries and shows the many paths they found. If you seek your own path, their lives will inspire you. You will understand how Christians' faith has changed Christianity, and how these believers can help light your own way. And if you are wondering what Christians value and how they practice those values, you will see real lives that exemplify Christian faith in action. Christianity didn't just change believers; it defined all of Europe, eastern as well as western, and set many of the world's nations on a course still apparent today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Cherish able information So nice to listen to a dedicated historian and lover. I thank you for enriching my life and challenging me. Well written and delivered I have a broad interest in different spiritual traditions Andi found this course delightful. He brought out the human story of each person, with just enough historical and theoretical context to give me a feeling of getting oriented to who they were. I'd love for him to do another round and pick a dozen more Christians to discuss! More women, for example, and St Columba and Celtic saints... The Last Word Is Love This is the best book ever, to learn about Great Christians over centuries from different parts of the globe from Protestants to Catholics to Orthodox. I could listen to this teacher ALL DAY, William Cook. He puts his lectures into words you not only HEAR but also FEEL. And by my reckoning, that's the ONLY way to teach. You'll LOVE this Book. ! Analyzed the Question: What Makes a Good Christian Helps you think about what does being a good Christian really mean. Very thoughtful course. Great listen, very informative Once again, professor cook is super informative without being boring. The lectures and engaging and easy to follow and I really enjoyed the great sampling of notable Christians he provided from across the last 2000 years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Not-the-Impossible-Faith-Audiobook/B00DN98XOK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not the Impossible Faith Author: Richard Carrier Narrator: Richard Carrier Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-13 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Not the Impossible Faith is a tour de force in that genre, dissecting and refuting the oft-repeated claim that Christianity could not have succeeded in the ancient world unless it was true. Though framed as a detailed rebuttal to Christian apologist J.P. Holding (author of The Impossible Faith), Carrier takes a general approach that educates the listener on the history and sociology of the ancient world, answering many questions like: How did Christians approach evidence? Was there a widespread prejudice against the testimony of women? Was resurrection such a radical idea? Who would worship a crucified criminal? And much more. Written with occasional humor and an easy style, and thoroughly referenced, with many entertaining "gotcha!" moments, Not the Impossible Faith is a must-listen for anyone interested in the origins of Christianity. Richard Carrier, PhD, is an expert in the history of the ancient world and a critic of Christian attempts to distort history in defense of their faith. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Carrier) Thu, 27 Jun 2013 04:01:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Not-the-Impossible-Faith-Audiobook/B00DN98XOK thebookvoice.com 12:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not the Impossible Faith Author: Richard Carrier Narrator: Richard Carrier Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-13 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Not the Impossible Faith is a tour de force in that genre, dissecting and refuting the oft-repeated claim that Christianity could not have succeeded in the ancient world unless it was true. Though framed as a detailed rebuttal to Christian apologist J.P. Holding (author of The Impossible Faith), Carrier takes a general approach that educates the listener on the history and sociology of the ancient world, answering many questions like: How did Christians approach evidence? Was there a widespread prejudice against the testimony of women? Was resurrection such a radical idea? Who would worship a crucified criminal? And much more. Written with occasional humor and an easy style, and thoroughly referenced, with many entertaining "gotcha!" moments, Not the Impossible Faith is a must-listen for anyone interested in the origins of Christianity. Richard Carrier, PhD, is an expert in the history of the ancient world and a critic of Christian attempts to distort history in defense of their faith. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not the Impossible Faith Author: Richard Carrier Narrator: Richard Carrier Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-13 Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Not the Impossible Faith is a tour de force in that genre, dissecting and refuting the oft-repeated claim that Christianity could not have succeeded in the ancient world unless it was true. Though framed as a detailed rebuttal to Christian apologist J.P. Holding (author of The Impossible Faith), Carrier takes a general approach that educates the listener on the history and sociology of the ancient world, answering many questions like: How did Christians approach evidence? Was there a widespread prejudice against the testimony of women? Was resurrection such a radical idea? Who would worship a crucified criminal? And much more. Written with occasional humor and an easy style, and thoroughly referenced, with many entertaining "gotcha!" moments, Not the Impossible Faith is a must-listen for anyone interested in the origins of Christianity. Richard Carrier, PhD, is an expert in the history of the ancient world and a critic of Christian attempts to distort history in defense of their faith. Members Reviews: Excellent critique Any additional comments? The only thing I didn't like was the fact that he did a lot of arguing from authority; however, I realize that a good deal of it was him just citing ideas that others had before him (so he wouldn't seem like he was stealing other people's ideas). I realize that this is pretty necessary in a book about history, and the book would've been twice as long without saying "this guy said this, and I'm not going to go into why." Still, if he spent more time explaining his strongest arguments (after citing the source) than beating the dead horse that is "The Impossible Faith" by citing argument after argument and example after example, it would've been much more enjoyable I think. Still, it was an excellent book, and an excellent critique, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. 100% worth the cost, and then some. Fish, meet barrel. In the course of listening to this audiobook I was reminded of Noam Chomsky's systematic, morbidly-fascinating - and somewhat disturbing; 'should I be watching this?' - demolition of B.F. Skinner's behaviourism. You don't have to have read J.P. Holding's original to enjoy this book. There is a wealth of fascinating material in here, and the context is set up effectively enough to follow the refutation. Or demolition. As a happy agnostic - I don't call myself an atheist simply because I really couldn't be bothered feeling obliged to argue over such self-evidently irrational beliefs - Carrier's book was a (slightly guilty) pleasure, with much of historical interest. A Christian would be less likely to enjoy it, obviously, depending on the extent of their ahistoric fervour. But it's notable that reading Carrier and Bart Ehrman has made me MORE inclined to pick up a bible, not less... It's debatable whether Carrier really should read his own books - mellifluous he ain't - but it's a perfect union of tone and content. Bloody awful audiobook... What disappointed you about Not the Impossible Faith? Although I personally concur with much if not all of what the author says, I have to tell you that, as an audiobook this is like having a sheet of cardboard in place of a steak. It's dry, and the fact that it's a response to another argument that we are not a party to makes it seem 'whiney'. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Upon-This-Rock-A-History-of-the-Papacy-from-Peter-to-John-Paul-II-Audiobook/B002V0143O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Upon This Rock: A History of the Papacy from Peter to John Paul II Author: Thomas F. Madden Narrator: Thomas F. Madden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Since Jesus Christ instructed the foremost of his Apostles, Peter, that he would be the rock upon which Christ would build his church, the papacy has survived the rise and fall of empires while continuing to assert an undeniable influence on world events. The men who have served as pope are a fascinating collection of larger-than-life personages who have touched millions of lives, changed the course of history, and even launched crusades that have altered the balance of global politics. With a learned approach and incisive analysis, Professor Madden not only provides a history of the papacy, but sheds light on the personalities of the popes and the flavor of their pontificates. At the same time, Madden demonstrates how the papacy has survived the tumultuous cauldron of history and offers a studied commentary on the future of this resilient institution. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas F. Madden) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:04:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Upon-This-Rock-A-History-of-the-Papacy-from-Peter-to-John-Paul-II-Audiobook/B002V0143O thebookvoice.com 08:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Upon This Rock: A History of the Papacy from Peter to John Paul II Author: Thomas F. Madden Narrator: Thomas F. Madden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Since Jesus Christ instructed the foremost of his Apostles, Peter, that he would be the rock upon which Christ would build his church, the papacy has survived the rise and fall of empires while continuing to assert an undeniable influence on world events. The men who have served as pope are a fascinating collection of larger-than-life personages who have touched millions of lives, changed the course of history, and even launched crusades that have altered the balance of global politics. With a learned approach and incisive analysis, Professor Madden not only provides a history of the papacy, but sheds light on the personalities of the popes and the flavor of their pontificates. At the same time, Madden demonstrates how the papacy has survived the tumultuous cauldron of history and offers a studied commentary on the future of this resilient institution. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Upon This Rock: A History of the Papacy from Peter to John Paul II Author: Thomas F. Madden Narrator: Thomas F. Madden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Since Jesus Christ instructed the foremost of his Apostles, Peter, that he would be the rock upon which Christ would build his church, the papacy has survived the rise and fall of empires while continuing to assert an undeniable influence on world events. The men who have served as pope are a fascinating collection of larger-than-life personages who have touched millions of lives, changed the course of history, and even launched crusades that have altered the balance of global politics. With a learned approach and incisive analysis, Professor Madden not only provides a history of the papacy, but sheds light on the personalities of the popes and the flavor of their pontificates. At the same time, Madden demonstrates how the papacy has survived the tumultuous cauldron of history and offers a studied commentary on the future of this resilient institution. Members Reviews: A synthesis If one has all his other lectures on the Catholic Church, one can skip this one, because it would sound awfully repetitive. On the other hand, this lecture does make a good synthesis of his other lectures on church history. wonderful intro to the history of the papacy Mr. Madden has done his homework. This work is a fine introduction to the long and sometimes sorted history of the papacy. An amazing history I'm not Catholic, but this history is fascinating. As the professor says, the Papacy has lasted about 2000 years, and is the oldest human institution in the world. When you consider the different societies in which it has functioned, from the ancient Roman Empire, through feudal Europe and into the modern secular world, to see how it has responded to all these changes and challenges is interesting. I was especially interested in what he had to say about Pius XII's conduct during the Second World War, as I had heard more negative assessments. Given only 8 hours, the professor could not cover every topic of interest in depth. But, like a good meal, it left me wanting more, and I'll certainly do more reading. Strong but not incredibly Detailed This lecture series was excellent overall. Still, because it covers such a large span of time it is difficult to really get very detailed. It would jump so quickly through different popes, decades, and even centuries, it was difficult to follow. All in all, very educational and a great listen. Super solid. Orthodox. Historically accurate. this was very well-constructed and very faithful to church teaching while remaining objective in its historical accuracy. I'm very grateful to have had it to listen to in the car. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Origins-of-Freemasonry-Audiobook/B01B3N2TME Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Origins of Freemasonry Subtitle: Facts and Fictions Author: Margaret C. Jacob Narrator: Charles Craig Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Can the ancestry of freemasonry really be traced back to the Knights Templar? Is the image of the eye in a triangle on the back of the dollar bill one of its cryptic signs? Is there a conspiracy that stretches through centuries and generations to align this shadow organization and its secret rituals to world governments and religions? Myths persist and abound about the freemasons, Margaret C. Jacob notes. But what are their origins? How has an early modern organization of bricklayers and stonemasons aroused so much public interest? In The Origins of Freemasonry, Jacob throws back the veil from a secret society that turns out not to have been very secret at all. What factors contributed to the extraordinarily rapid spread of freemasonry over the course of the 18th century, and why were so many of the era's most influential figures drawn to it? Using material from the archives of leading masonic libraries in Europe, Jacob examines masonic almanacs and pocket diaries to get closer to what living as a freemason might have meant on a daily basis. She explores the persistent connections between masons and nascent democratic movements, as each lodge set up a polity where an individual's standing was meant to be based on merit, rather than on birth or wealth, and she demonstrates, beyond any doubt, how active a role women played in the masonic movement. The book is published by University of Pennsylvania Press. Critic Reviews: "A classic in the field." (American Historical Review) "Highly recommended." (CHOICE) "Margaret C. Jacob... demonstrates that real history is often much more fascinating than the most extravagant fictions." (Roger Dachez, President, Masonic Institute of France) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margaret C. Jacob) Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:12:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Origins-of-Freemasonry-Audiobook/B01B3N2TME thebookvoice.com 04:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Origins of Freemasonry Subtitle: Facts and Fictions Author: Margaret C. Jacob Narrator: Charles Craig Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Can the ancestry of freemasonry really be traced back to the Knights Templar? Is the image of the eye in a triangle on the back of the dollar bill one of its cryptic signs? Is there a conspiracy that stretches through centuries and generations to align this shadow organization and its secret rituals to world governments and religions? Myths persist and abound about the freemasons, Margaret C. Jacob notes. But what are their origins? How has an early modern organization of bricklayers and stonemasons aroused so much public interest? In The Origins of Freemasonry, Jacob throws back the veil from a secret society that turns out not to have been very secret at all. What factors contributed to the extraordinarily rapid spread of freemasonry over the course of the 18th century, and why were so many of the era's most influential figures drawn to it? Using material from the archives of leading masonic libraries in Europe, Jacob examines masonic almanacs and pocket diaries to get closer to what living as a freemason might have meant on a daily basis. She explores the persistent connections between masons and nascent democratic movements, as each lodge set up a polity where an individual's standing was meant to be based on merit, rather than on birth or wealth, and she demonstrates, beyond any doubt, how active a role women played in the masonic movement. The book is published by University of Pennsylvania Press. Critic Reviews: "A classic in the field." (American Historical Review) "Highly recommended." (CHOICE) "Margaret C. Jacob... demonstrates that real history is often much more fascinating than the most extravagant fictions." (Roger Dachez, President, Masonic Institute of France) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Origins of Freemasonry Subtitle: Facts and Fictions Author: Margaret C. Jacob Narrator: Charles Craig Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Can the ancestry of freemasonry really be traced back to the Knights Templar? Is the image of the eye in a triangle on the back of the dollar bill one of its cryptic signs? Is there a conspiracy that stretches through centuries and generations to align this shadow organization and its secret rituals to world governments and religions? Myths persist and abound about the freemasons, Margaret C. Jacob notes. But what are their origins? How has an early modern organization of bricklayers and stonemasons aroused so much public interest? In The Origins of Freemasonry, Jacob throws back the veil from a secret society that turns out not to have been very secret at all. What factors contributed to the extraordinarily rapid spread of freemasonry over the course of the 18th century, and why were so many of the era's most influential figures drawn to it? Using material from the archives of leading masonic libraries in Europe, Jacob examines masonic almanacs and pocket diaries to get closer to what living as a freemason might have meant on a daily basis. She explores the persistent connections between masons and nascent democratic movements, as each lodge set up a polity where an individual's standing was meant to be based on merit, rather than on birth or wealth, and she demonstrates, beyond any doubt, how active a role women played in the masonic movement. The book is published by University of Pennsylvania Press. Critic Reviews: "A classic in the field." (American Historical Review) "Highly recommended." (CHOICE) "Margaret C. Jacob... demonstrates that real history is often much more fascinating than the most extravagant fictions." (Roger Dachez, President, Masonic Institute of France) Members Reviews: Clarity Provided Professor Jacobs delivers again with this volume. Despite its relatively short length, the value of the information far exceeds expectations. Great basic information. Another outstanding study by Margaret Jacob Excellent work of an historian notwithstanding the fact that she is probably not initiated in the mysteries of Freemasonry; She points out positively the radical philosophical, social and political elements of the origins who are still alive and kicking to day, and so bitterly neglected by her colleage Jonathan Israel. in his "RADICAL ENLIGHTENMENT" notion she branded and that he borrowed from her. HSch.. Not recommended. I had high hopes in picking up this book as the cover leads one to believe it will be interesting. The book is written mostly as a historical reference on the social and political phases of European society during the rise of Freemasonry. There is hardly any enjoyable or enlightening information about Freemasons in this book. It was such a chore to read this book after about page 30-35 I began to speed read. I can only equate this to perhaps reading the book of Numbers in the Holy Bible, droning and referential at best. I am highly not recommending this book based on my experience. An Intelligent Book About Freemasonry With all of the hype surrounding the release of the 'DaVinci Code' film adaptation, a certain sensationalism has overshadowed some important historical facts. The author was on 'Good Morning America' yesterday, and I had previously heard her speak at the Masonic Temple of Philadelphia. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jewish-Intellectual-History-16th-to-20th-Century-Audiobook/B00DCZB0R2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jewish Intellectual History: 16th to 20th Century Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David B. Ruderman Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Over the last four centuries, a small group of thinkers attempted to answer a series of remarkably challenging questions: In a world having a history of untold suffering - especially, it seemed, for Jews - was the existence of an all-powerful and comforting God still tenable? What were the purpose and meaning of Jewish practices and customs? Could Jews still justify the notion of a chosen people in a social climate in which Jewish integration and full participation with the rest of humanity had become the norm? Although their approaches and solutions differed, most thinkers shared a common goal: to provide a continuing sense of faith, meaning, and identity for their fellow Jews. Through these 24 necessary lectures, you observe the time-honored intellectual tradition through which Judaism analyzes, rethinks, and reformulates itself. This process of preserving its essential character while still trying to accommodate itself to the modern world has kept Judaism a vital and vibrant, rather than static, religion. Professor Ruderman introduces you to a new and rich body of thinkers and thinking - particularly the prominent philosopher Benedict (Baruch) Spinoza. This course considers modern Jewish thought largely in terms of two issues: the response to Spinoza and his attack on the very viability of Judaism, and the shift in the standard by which Jews defined themselves and their faith. In the modern age, it became the non-Jewish world. With these two issues in mind, you'll consider the various thinkers according to three approaches: insiders, outsiders, and rejectionists. In Professor Ruderman's estimation, Jewish thinking is a widespread and necessary part of Jewish life, an effort to find meaning and hope in an uncertain world. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:47:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jewish-Intellectual-History-16th-to-20th-Century-Audiobook/B00DCZB0R2 thebookvoice.com 12:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jewish Intellectual History: 16th to 20th Century Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David B. Ruderman Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Over the last four centuries, a small group of thinkers attempted to answer a series of remarkably challenging questions: In a world having a history of untold suffering - especially, it seemed, for Jews - was the existence of an all-powerful and comforting God still tenable? What were the purpose and meaning of Jewish practices and customs? Could Jews still justify the notion of a chosen people in a social climate in which Jewish integration and full participation with the rest of humanity had become the norm? Although their approaches and solutions differed, most thinkers shared a common goal: to provide a continuing sense of faith, meaning, and identity for their fellow Jews. Through these 24 necessary lectures, you observe the time-honored intellectual tradition through which Judaism analyzes, rethinks, and reformulates itself. This process of preserving its essential character while still trying to accommodate itself to the modern world has kept Judaism a vital and vibrant, rather than static, religion. Professor Ruderman introduces you to a new and rich body of thinkers and thinking - particularly the prominent philosopher Benedict (Baruch) Spinoza. This course considers modern Jewish thought largely in terms of two issues: the response to Spinoza and his attack on the very viability of Judaism, and the shift in the standard by which Jews defined themselves and their faith. In the modern age, it became the non-Jewish world. With these two issues in mind, you'll consider the various thinkers according to three approaches: insiders, outsiders, and rejectionists. In Professor Ruderman's estimation, Jewish thinking is a widespread and necessary part of Jewish life, an effort to find meaning and hope in an uncertain world. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jewish Intellectual History: 16th to 20th Century Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David B. Ruderman Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Over the last four centuries, a small group of thinkers attempted to answer a series of remarkably challenging questions: In a world having a history of untold suffering - especially, it seemed, for Jews - was the existence of an all-powerful and comforting God still tenable? What were the purpose and meaning of Jewish practices and customs? Could Jews still justify the notion of a chosen people in a social climate in which Jewish integration and full participation with the rest of humanity had become the norm? Although their approaches and solutions differed, most thinkers shared a common goal: to provide a continuing sense of faith, meaning, and identity for their fellow Jews. Through these 24 necessary lectures, you observe the time-honored intellectual tradition through which Judaism analyzes, rethinks, and reformulates itself. This process of preserving its essential character while still trying to accommodate itself to the modern world has kept Judaism a vital and vibrant, rather than static, religion. Professor Ruderman introduces you to a new and rich body of thinkers and thinking - particularly the prominent philosopher Benedict (Baruch) Spinoza. This course considers modern Jewish thought largely in terms of two issues: the response to Spinoza and his attack on the very viability of Judaism, and the shift in the standard by which Jews defined themselves and their faith. In the modern age, it became the non-Jewish world. With these two issues in mind, you'll consider the various thinkers according to three approaches: insiders, outsiders, and rejectionists. In Professor Ruderman's estimation, Jewish thinking is a widespread and necessary part of Jewish life, an effort to find meaning and hope in an uncertain world. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: A Gem! Best treatment of material I've ever read. If you could sum up Jewish Intellectual History: 16th to 20th Century in three words, what would they be? Insightful, deep, engagingly delivered. Any additional comments? I'm passing this book on to everyone I know who would be interested. They keep thanking me for turning them in to it. Its eye opening. Much praise to the author and lecturer. thought provoking and informative Rabbi David Ruderman discusses Jewish thought, the context and how it influenced the philosophers, and the impact of their philosophy. He brings the people and their struggles to life,, and interpreting their meaning in their time and ours. worth a second and third listen. recommend his other course on earlier Jewish thinking as well. Incomplete picture? I start by saying that I am an atheist secular Jew with little depth of knowledge of things Jewish. I was lost at times but that reflects my small base of knowledge I expected some acknowledgement and discussion of the Chassidic movement and what was its contribution to Jewish intellectual history. As far as I could tell, that is ignored even to the extent of saying they would not be considered. That seems a huge gap to me as, even today, it fuels a vibrant stream of Jewish activity albeit a narrow stream. Every lecturer in a series such as this must make choices of inclusion and exclusion - I understand that. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Whose-Bible-Is-It-Audiobook/B0047P3E66 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whose Bible Is It? Subtitle: A History of the Scriptures Through the Ages Author: Jaroslav Pelikan Narrator: Paul Hecht Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Human Sciences, Jaroslav Pelikan is Professor Emeritus of history at Yale University and past president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. This examination of the history of the Bible reflects half a century of study and research by the author. In Whose Bible Is It?, Pelikan traces the transformation of the Bible from its earliest oral traditions to its modern forms. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jaroslav Pelikan) Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:54:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Whose-Bible-Is-It-Audiobook/B0047P3E66 thebookvoice.com 08:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whose Bible Is It? Subtitle: A History of the Scriptures Through the Ages Author: Jaroslav Pelikan Narrator: Paul Hecht Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Human Sciences, Jaroslav Pelikan is Professor Emeritus of history at Yale University and past president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. This examination of the history of the Bible reflects half a century of study and research by the author. In Whose Bible Is It?, Pelikan traces the transformation of the Bible from its earliest oral traditions to its modern forms. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whose Bible Is It? Subtitle: A History of the Scriptures Through the Ages Author: Jaroslav Pelikan Narrator: Paul Hecht Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Human Sciences, Jaroslav Pelikan is Professor Emeritus of history at Yale University and past president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. This examination of the history of the Bible reflects half a century of study and research by the author. In Whose Bible Is It?, Pelikan traces the transformation of the Bible from its earliest oral traditions to its modern forms. Members Reviews: Very GOOD One of the best books on the history of the scriptures. Everybody needs to have knowledge of the canon of the Bible. Too Verbose Not Enough "Big Picture" Bible History If you're looking for a concise history of how the bible as we know it came together, you'll be disappointed. In my opinion, the author is an intellectual who uses entirely too many words. After 2 hours, I finally gave up listening. Maybe I'm inpatient, but if an author can't grab my attention from the first or second chapter, I'm not sure I want to read his book. It's definitely not what I would classify as a "good book." I was really hoping to find a decent audio version about bible history, but I guess I'll have to resort to reading, perhaps the book, "The Story of the Bible" by Larry Stone. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Crisis-of-Islam-Audiobook/B002VA9DK0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crisis of Islam Subtitle: Holy War and Unholy Terror Author: Bernard Lewis Narrator: Bernard Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 638 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Crisis of Islam ranges widely through 13 centuries of history, but in particular it charts the key events of the 20th century leading up to the bitter and violent confrontations of today. The Second World War, the creation of the state of Israel, the Cold War, the Iranian Revolution, the Soviet defeat in Afghanistan, the Gulf War, and the September 11th attacks on the United States have all shaped Muslim perceptions in important ways. While hostility toward the West has a long and varied history in the lands of Islam, its current concentration on America is new. So too is the cult of the suicide bomber. Bernard Lewis helps us understand the reasons for the increasingly dogmatic rejection of modernity by many in the Muslim world in favor of a return to a sacred past. Based on his George Polk Award-winning article for The New Yorker, The Crisis of Islam is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what Osama bin Ladin represents and why his murderous message resonates so widely in the Islamic world. Critic Reviews: "Remarkably succinct...offers a long view in the midst of so much short-termism and confusing punditry. Lewis has done us all - Muslim and non-Muslim alike - a remarkable service." (The New York Times Book Review) "A timely and provocative contribution to the current raging debate about the tensions between the West and the Islamic world." (Business Week) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bernard Lewis) Fri, 28 Mar 2003 14:58:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Crisis-of-Islam-Audiobook/B002VA9DK0 thebookvoice.com 04:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crisis of Islam Subtitle: Holy War and Unholy Terror Author: Bernard Lewis Narrator: Bernard Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 638 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Crisis of Islam ranges widely through 13 centuries of history, but in particular it charts the key events of the 20th century leading up to the bitter and violent confrontations of today. The Second World War, the creation of the state of Israel, the Cold War, the Iranian Revolution, the Soviet defeat in Afghanistan, the Gulf War, and the September 11th attacks on the United States have all shaped Muslim perceptions in important ways. While hostility toward the West has a long and varied history in the lands of Islam, its current concentration on America is new. So too is the cult of the suicide bomber. Bernard Lewis helps us understand the reasons for the increasingly dogmatic rejection of modernity by many in the Muslim world in favor of a return to a sacred past. Based on his George Polk Award-winning article for The New Yorker, The Crisis of Islam is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what Osama bin Ladin represents and why his murderous message resonates so widely in the Islamic world. Critic Reviews: "Remarkably succinct...offers a long view in the midst of so much short-termism and confusing punditry. Lewis has done us all - Muslim and non-Muslim alike - a remarkable service." (The New York Times Book Review) "A timely and provocative contribution to the current raging debate about the tensions between the West and the Islamic world." (Business Week) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crisis of Islam Subtitle: Holy War and Unholy Terror Author: Bernard Lewis Narrator: Bernard Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 638 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Crisis of Islam ranges widely through 13 centuries of history, but in particular it charts the key events of the 20th century leading up to the bitter and violent confrontations of today. The Second World War, the creation of the state of Israel, the Cold War, the Iranian Revolution, the Soviet defeat in Afghanistan, the Gulf War, and the September 11th attacks on the United States have all shaped Muslim perceptions in important ways. While hostility toward the West has a long and varied history in the lands of Islam, its current concentration on America is new. So too is the cult of the suicide bomber. Bernard Lewis helps us understand the reasons for the increasingly dogmatic rejection of modernity by many in the Muslim world in favor of a return to a sacred past. Based on his George Polk Award-winning article for The New Yorker, The Crisis of Islam is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what Osama bin Ladin represents and why his murderous message resonates so widely in the Islamic world. Critic Reviews: "Remarkably succinct...offers a long view in the midst of so much short-termism and confusing punditry. Lewis has done us all - Muslim and non-Muslim alike - a remarkable service." (The New York Times Book Review) "A timely and provocative contribution to the current raging debate about the tensions between the West and the Islamic world." (Business Week) Members Reviews: Absolutely Worth It, HIghly Recommended! Prof. Lewis has hit just the right length and level of detail. The author reads his own work, a definite benefit, although you will need to get used to his diction and vocal range (but that is generally true with audio books, and the Professor does better than most in my opinion.) His viewpoint on the current events pertaining to Islam, terrorism and Iraq is an historical one, lending a depth and breadth which are mostly missing amongst the pundits commonly heard on the news channels. He answers, or suggests plausible theories, as to why the events in the Islamic world, and in the Middle East in particular, are taking place. I now find the current Middle East events far more understandable. The book is much like an extended college lecture, but is constructed more carefully and thus somewhat better listening. I listened on the way to work each morning, and I found myself leaving a little earlier than normal each morning as I looked forward to hearing more. Only a mild criticism, I found that the pace briefly slowed at about the 3/4 point, but in general this book moves forward as fast of most any of the historical/current events genre. Five Stars! Very Informative and Very Relevant I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this. The author gave a wonderfully concise and relevant review of Islamic history...how events in the past have lead up to the attitudes and hostilities that are being expressed today. I had some knowledge of the practice of Islam as well as a familiarity with Islamic terms before listening to this which I feel was helpful in following along. Without this, I may not have gotten as much out of it. It has broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding of Middle Eastern events. I think anyone interested in foreign policy, world religion or current events would benefit greatly from listening to this. The narrator had a bit of an accent which I thought added to my enjoyment as well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Santa-Muerte-Audiobook/B01N5LS91Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Santa Muerte Subtitle: The Origins, History, and Secrets of the Mexican Folk Saint Author: Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano, Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is the story of Santa Muerte, the so-called cult of crisis, a red-hot combo of a kermesse (Mexican carnival), Catholicism and New Age; a hedonist practice but involving bodily sacrifice too. It is an expression of economic, psychological and social forces, bigger than perhaps any of her acolytes suspect. This book looks at the folk saint and the manner in which her cult grew. You will learn about Santa Muerte like never before. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano) Wed, 04 Jan 2017 05:17:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Santa-Muerte-Audiobook/B01N5LS91Q thebookvoice.com 01:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Santa Muerte Subtitle: The Origins, History, and Secrets of the Mexican Folk Saint Author: Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano, Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is the story of Santa Muerte, the so-called cult of crisis, a red-hot combo of a kermesse (Mexican carnival), Catholicism and New Age; a hedonist practice but involving bodily sacrifice too. It is an expression of economic, psychological and social forces, bigger than perhaps any of her acolytes suspect. This book looks at the folk saint and the manner in which her cult grew. You will learn about Santa Muerte like never before. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Santa Muerte Subtitle: The Origins, History, and Secrets of the Mexican Folk Saint Author: Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano, Charles River Editors Narrator: Colin Fluxman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is the story of Santa Muerte, the so-called cult of crisis, a red-hot combo of a kermesse (Mexican carnival), Catholicism and New Age; a hedonist practice but involving bodily sacrifice too. It is an expression of economic, psychological and social forces, bigger than perhaps any of her acolytes suspect. This book looks at the folk saint and the manner in which her cult grew. You will learn about Santa Muerte like never before. Members Reviews: Great historical information. A very good read. Great historical information on the cult of the Santa Muertos. Recommend to anyone interested in the origins of Santa Muertos. I'm not sure the folk saint is the right word for this deity, at least there is a lot of current information in the book I have read the Santa Muerte: The Origins, History, and Secrets of the Mexican Folk Saint and I'm not sure that the book determine the origin of this sect. Santa Muerte also known as the skinny, white girl, etc. is a skeletal figure that wears garments similar to that of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Santa Muerte seems to be the patron saint of northern Mexico, prisoners, and drug dealers. Patron saint is not the correct word to use; but, certain individuals seem to pray to and make deals with this folk saint. Certain individuals have used rituals from the Catholic Church has rituals for this folk saint. I'm not sure that I really understand who this folk saint is or supposed to be after the readings. I can safely say that the Catholic Church strongly dislikes this tradition and the Mexican authorities have attempted to destroy at least the commercial aspects of this tradition. Like her smile Her brother was a main feature of SchulStaffel uniforms. She may reign longer since her following is broader in scope. Written with a baised agenda Honestly, this book just straight up paints the worse possible picture about Santisma Muerte. Its like if someone wrote a book about Christianity but only included all the burning, torturing, raping, mutilating, and enslaving of people that has been done in the name of Christ. That book would be a far cry from what Christianity can be. Even if it is a part of its history. This book does put someone things about Santa Muerte into context but otherwise, the language is completley biased, the author has an obvious agenda, and by word choice, he very well may be a bit of a bigot. Plus, the actual product itself is flimsy, ugly looking, and the text is so tiny its kinda of annoying. Save your money and find another book on Santa Muerte to read. The only reason I'm even giving it two stars is that the authors writing style was very easy to follow and was engaging. Don't waste your time This book is a hateful and bigoted portrayal of Santa Muerte. It's a complete piece of Crap. Definitely disgusting there was nothing fair and balanced about this book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Audiobook/B002UZJD6K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic: A History of the Church in the Middle Ages Author: Thomas Madden Narrator: Thomas Madden Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is a history populated with larger-than-life characters and notorious personages such as Charlemagne, Pope Innocent III, and the Knights Templar. Richly detailed and infused with dramatic intensity, Professor Madden's captivating lectures provide a better understanding not only of the Medieval Church, but of the modern world that followed. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Madden) Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:44:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Audiobook/B002UZJD6K thebookvoice.com 08:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic: A History of the Church in the Middle Ages Author: Thomas Madden Narrator: Thomas Madden Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is a history populated with larger-than-life characters and notorious personages such as Charlemagne, Pope Innocent III, and the Knights Templar. Richly detailed and infused with dramatic intensity, Professor Madden's captivating lectures provide a better understanding not only of the Medieval Church, but of the modern world that followed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic: A History of the Church in the Middle Ages Author: Thomas Madden Narrator: Thomas Madden Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is a history populated with larger-than-life characters and notorious personages such as Charlemagne, Pope Innocent III, and the Knights Templar. Richly detailed and infused with dramatic intensity, Professor Madden's captivating lectures provide a better understanding not only of the Medieval Church, but of the modern world that followed. Members Reviews: Modern Scholar Wins! Would you listen to The Modern Scholar again? Why? Yes, compared to the Great Courses overview of the Catholic Church, it was a fair, clear, and comprehensive chronological overview of the Catholic faith. The information is provided in a clear and concise manner, that is easily recalled later. Loved it! A great listen. If you like the middle ages and/or the Catholic Church, you will love this audio book. The delivery can be a little dry at times, and you may need high-quality ear buds to ensure a non-muffled sound, but overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Mr. Madden! Divine Institution/Fallible Humans If you could sum up The Modern Scholar in three words, what would they be? Informative, Objective, Insightful What other book might you compare The Modern Scholar to and why? I have not read any book that offered such a comprehensive history of the Church in the Middle Ages. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of the narrator? Someone who can read clearly without it sounding like a lecture without any notes. Of course, to be fair, it is a "lecture," but I could do without all of the "uh" and other such pauses. On the positive side, and the reason for two stars (vs. none), his pronunciation was flawless. In fact, I am going to upgrade him to a three for that reason alone (since it's so rare) Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I suppose I did have an extreme reaction to the book and it would be closer to "cry" than to "laugh." In the aftermath of the Second Vatican Council in the late 1960's, when so many Catholics were questioning all of the radical changes to the liturgy, we were told that the changes actually restored our religion to that of its early years. This is obviously hogwash, as the author clearly shows. The Church of 10th century was in most fundamental respects the same as the pre-Vatican II church of the 1950's. The current Catholic Church, by comparison, does not even seem "Catholic" (or holy, or apostolic). That was a shocker to me. A good way to fill in your knowledge This professor does not narrate something he wrote, he just wings it, apparently with bullet points in front of him. So it's fresh and natural; he speaks in a conversational manner. That's good, but if you want lively and engaging you've come to the wrong place. That's not his personality. He knows his history and lays out the material sensibly. I'm running while I listen and can't take in a lot of information quickly, so his slow talking is a plus for me. But it may not be for you. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Koran-Audiobook/B002V1OQEC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Koran Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Michael Cook Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: He gives vivid accounts of its role in Muslim civilization, illustrates the diversity of interpretations championed by traditional and modern commentators, discusses the processes by which the book took shape, and compares it to other scriptures and classics of the historic cultures of Eurasia. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Cook) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:28:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Koran-Audiobook/B002V1OQEC thebookvoice.com 05:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Koran Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Michael Cook Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: He gives vivid accounts of its role in Muslim civilization, illustrates the diversity of interpretations championed by traditional and modern commentators, discusses the processes by which the book took shape, and compares it to other scriptures and classics of the historic cultures of Eurasia. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Koran Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Michael Cook Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: He gives vivid accounts of its role in Muslim civilization, illustrates the diversity of interpretations championed by traditional and modern commentators, discusses the processes by which the book took shape, and compares it to other scriptures and classics of the historic cultures of Eurasia. Members Reviews: Surely a noble Koran in a hidden Book "It is surely a noble Koran in a hidden Book - none but the purified touch it - a sending down from the Lord of all Being." - Q56:77-80 I've been thinking of reading/listening to the Koran for a couple years now. I've read various Sura before, and have a fair working knowledge of the book, but have never approached it from beginning to end. Recently, with the publication of The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary, I'm close to taking the plunge. Because of the strong oral tradition of the Koran, however, I also wanted to listen to it. Listening to it in Arabic presents the obvious issue: I don't understand Arabic, so I found a good Modern English reading based on interpretations of the meaning by Dr Muhammad Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali and Dr Muhammad Muhsin Khan. I've also got a version the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sent me (I actually have an English AND Turkish translation) once when I wrote requesting it. This translation is fairly dominant in English and from what I've read has a fairly conservative, dare I say fundamentalist, bent to it. Again, I don't read Arabic so when I eventually approach the book I will ALWAYS be dependent on others for their scholarship, interpretation, and thus biases. That is part of the reasons I wanted to read Cook's VSI to the Koran before I started reading the Koran itself. In broad strokes, I knew much of what he spoke about before, but his details were interesting. I was hoping for more of an overview of the text itself, but Cook's introduction mainly sets the table for reading the text by explaining (going backwards in time): The Koran in the Modern world, the Koran in the traditional Muslim world, and the formation of the Koran. The most interesting part to me was the middle section, which delved into the Koran in the tradition Muslim world. In this section he explored the Koran as codex, text, worship, truth, and object of dogma. That said, I also liked the first section's exploration of the idea of scripture (which extends, obviously beyond the Koran) and the dissemination, translation, and interpretation of the Koran. So, in many ways this book didn't give me all of what I wanted, but it did give me much that I think I will need to read and better understand the Koran. Very helpful This is, as promised, only a short introduction. Even so, it covers the major areas of the historic transmission of the Koranic texts which was what I was looking for. Too many details for a very short introduction Too many technicalities and details. Tiresome book to listen too. Probably not suitable as a audio book, as much of the text is obviously illustrated in the written version. Unbiased introduction to Koran and a bit of Islam Very practical and scholarly look at the Koran without bias. Helpful comparisons to other religious texts put it well into perspective historically and contextually. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Future-of-Islam-Audiobook/B00CONLH8K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Future of Islam Author: John L. Esposito Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today - and tomorrow - he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest-growing religion in the world. Here Esposito explores the major questions and issues that face Islam in the 21st century and how that will deeply affect global politics. Are Islam and the West locked in a deadly clash of civilizations? Is Islam compatible with democracy and human rights? Will religious fundamentalism block the development of modern societies in the Islamic world? Will Islam overwhelm the Western societies in which so many Muslim immigrants now reside? Will Europe become Eurabia or will the Muslims assimilate? Which Muslim thinkers will be most influential in the years to come? To answer this last question he introduces the listener to a new generation of Muslim thinkers - Tariq Ramadan, Timothy Winter, Mustafa Ceric, Amina Wadud, and others - a diverse collection of Muslim men and women, both the "Martin Luthers" and the "Billy Grahams" of Islam. We meet religious leaders who condemn suicide bombing and who see the killing of unarmed men, women, and children as "worse than murder", who preach toleration and pluralism, who advocate for women's rights. The book often underscores the unexpected similarities between the Islamic world and the West and at times turns the mirror on the US, revealing how we appear to Muslims, all to highlight the crucial point that there is nothing exceptional about the Muslim faith. Recent decades have brought extraordinary changes in the Muslim world, and in addressing all of these issues, Esposito paints a complex picture of Islam in all its diversity - a picture of urgent importance as we face the challenges of the coming century. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John L. Esposito) Wed, 08 May 2013 07:05:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Future-of-Islam-Audiobook/B00CONLH8K thebookvoice.com 10:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Future of Islam Author: John L. Esposito Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today - and tomorrow - he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest-growing religion in the world. Here Esposito explores the major questions and issues that face Islam in the 21st century and how that will deeply affect global politics. Are Islam and the West locked in a deadly clash of civilizations? Is Islam compatible with democracy and human rights? Will religious fundamentalism block the development of modern societies in the Islamic world? Will Islam overwhelm the Western societies in which so many Muslim immigrants now reside? Will Europe become Eurabia or will the Muslims assimilate? Which Muslim thinkers will be most influential in the years to come? To answer this last question he introduces the listener to a new generation of Muslim thinkers - Tariq Ramadan, Timothy Winter, Mustafa Ceric, Amina Wadud, and others - a diverse collection of Muslim men and women, both the "Martin Luthers" and the "Billy Grahams" of Islam. We meet religious leaders who condemn suicide bombing and who see the killing of unarmed men, women, and children as "worse than murder", who preach toleration and pluralism, who advocate for women's rights. The book often underscores the unexpected similarities between the Islamic world and the West and at times turns the mirror on the US, revealing how we appear to Muslims, all to highlight the crucial point that there is nothing exceptional about the Muslim faith. Recent decades have brought extraordinary changes in the Muslim world, and in addressing all of these issues, Esposito paints a complex picture of Islam in all its diversity - a picture of urgent importance as we face the challenges of the coming century. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Future of Islam Author: John L. Esposito Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today - and tomorrow - he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest-growing religion in the world. Here Esposito explores the major questions and issues that face Islam in the 21st century and how that will deeply affect global politics. Are Islam and the West locked in a deadly clash of civilizations? Is Islam compatible with democracy and human rights? Will religious fundamentalism block the development of modern societies in the Islamic world? Will Islam overwhelm the Western societies in which so many Muslim immigrants now reside? Will Europe become Eurabia or will the Muslims assimilate? Which Muslim thinkers will be most influential in the years to come? To answer this last question he introduces the listener to a new generation of Muslim thinkers - Tariq Ramadan, Timothy Winter, Mustafa Ceric, Amina Wadud, and others - a diverse collection of Muslim men and women, both the "Martin Luthers" and the "Billy Grahams" of Islam. We meet religious leaders who condemn suicide bombing and who see the killing of unarmed men, women, and children as "worse than murder", who preach toleration and pluralism, who advocate for women's rights. The book often underscores the unexpected similarities between the Islamic world and the West and at times turns the mirror on the US, revealing how we appear to Muslims, all to highlight the crucial point that there is nothing exceptional about the Muslim faith. Recent decades have brought extraordinary changes in the Muslim world, and in addressing all of these issues, Esposito paints a complex picture of Islam in all its diversity - a picture of urgent importance as we face the challenges of the coming century. Members Reviews: Evidence and research based What made the experience of listening to The Future of Islam the most enjoyable? I appreciate reference to research and polls when trying to make a point It is not based on opinion it is based on facts The author is a scholar on the subject of Islam The author travelled to muslim countries and writes based on deep experience The author is not biased and is trying to understand reality and is not trying to spread propaganda Any additional comments? I highly recommend the book An overview of Islamic perception in the West I found myself nodding to many points this book makes regarding the misconceptions about Islam that non-Muslims have. While some points can be questioned and could have been presented more clearly, in my opinion, it is a remarkable effort and Professor John Esposito did an admirable job. A must-read This book should be required reading for high-schoolers in every Western country! If everyone took on board what Dr Esposito is saying we would put a swift end to Islamophobia frustrating book about moderate Islam the author was the Catholic monk that converted to Islam but does not reveal that until towards the end of the book. the book is interesting because it deals with the future of Islam and the author tries to say that it is very compatible with democracy and Western ideals. He does provide some ideas that are contradictory to his main point however. Koolaid flavored Sorry, I found it antisemetic and he uses statistics to justify the issues of the ideology. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mythology-and-Religion-of-the-Inca-Audiobook/B00X6IIV4U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology and Religion of the Inca Author: Charles River Editors, Dr. Jesse Harasta Narrator: K.C. Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During the Age of Exploration, Native American tribes fell victim to European conquerors seeking legendary cities made of gold and other riches, attempts that were often made in vain. And yet of all the empires that were conquered across the continent, the one that continues to be most intimately associated with legends of gold and hidden riches is the Inca Empire. The Inca Empire, which flourished in modern-day Peru and along the west coast of South America, was the largest Native American empire in pre-Columbian America until Pizarro and the Spanish conquistadors conquered them in the 16th century. What ultimately sealed their doom was the rumor that huge amounts of gold were available in regions south of the Andes Mountains. Though the Spanish physically conquered them in quick fashion, the culture and legacy of the Inca Empire has continued to endure throughout the centuries in both Europe and South America, due in no small part to the fact they were one of the most advanced and sophisticated cultures on the continent. Like the Aztecs, the Spanish burned much of the Inca's extant writings, but it is estimated that as many as 35 million people once fell under their banner, and the empire's administrative skills were so sharp that they kept accurate census records. Their religion, organization, and laws were also effectively centralized and tied to the rulers of the empire, and their military mobilization would have made the ancient Spartans proud. After the Spanish conquest, several rebellions in the area attempted to reestablish the proud Inca Empire over the next two centuries, all while famous Europeans like Voltaire glorified the Inca Empire in optimistic artistic portrayals. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 06 May 2015 14:32:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mythology-and-Religion-of-the-Inca-Audiobook/B00X6IIV4U thebookvoice.com 01:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology and Religion of the Inca Author: Charles River Editors, Dr. Jesse Harasta Narrator: K.C. Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During the Age of Exploration, Native American tribes fell victim to European conquerors seeking legendary cities made of gold and other riches, attempts that were often made in vain. And yet of all the empires that were conquered across the continent, the one that continues to be most intimately associated with legends of gold and hidden riches is the Inca Empire. The Inca Empire, which flourished in modern-day Peru and along the west coast of South America, was the largest Native American empire in pre-Columbian America until Pizarro and the Spanish conquistadors conquered them in the 16th century. What ultimately sealed their doom was the rumor that huge amounts of gold were available in regions south of the Andes Mountains. Though the Spanish physically conquered them in quick fashion, the culture and legacy of the Inca Empire has continued to endure throughout the centuries in both Europe and South America, due in no small part to the fact they were one of the most advanced and sophisticated cultures on the continent. Like the Aztecs, the Spanish burned much of the Inca's extant writings, but it is estimated that as many as 35 million people once fell under their banner, and the empire's administrative skills were so sharp that they kept accurate census records. Their religion, organization, and laws were also effectively centralized and tied to the rulers of the empire, and their military mobilization would have made the ancient Spartans proud. After the Spanish conquest, several rebellions in the area attempted to reestablish the proud Inca Empire over the next two centuries, all while famous Europeans like Voltaire glorified the Inca Empire in optimistic artistic portrayals. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mythology and Religion of the Inca Author: Charles River Editors, Dr. Jesse Harasta Narrator: K.C. Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During the Age of Exploration, Native American tribes fell victim to European conquerors seeking legendary cities made of gold and other riches, attempts that were often made in vain. And yet of all the empires that were conquered across the continent, the one that continues to be most intimately associated with legends of gold and hidden riches is the Inca Empire. The Inca Empire, which flourished in modern-day Peru and along the west coast of South America, was the largest Native American empire in pre-Columbian America until Pizarro and the Spanish conquistadors conquered them in the 16th century. What ultimately sealed their doom was the rumor that huge amounts of gold were available in regions south of the Andes Mountains. Though the Spanish physically conquered them in quick fashion, the culture and legacy of the Inca Empire has continued to endure throughout the centuries in both Europe and South America, due in no small part to the fact they were one of the most advanced and sophisticated cultures on the continent. Like the Aztecs, the Spanish burned much of the Inca's extant writings, but it is estimated that as many as 35 million people once fell under their banner, and the empire's administrative skills were so sharp that they kept accurate census records. Their religion, organization, and laws were also effectively centralized and tied to the rulers of the empire, and their military mobilization would have made the ancient Spartans proud. After the Spanish conquest, several rebellions in the area attempted to reestablish the proud Inca Empire over the next two centuries, all while famous Europeans like Voltaire glorified the Inca Empire in optimistic artistic portrayals. Members Reviews: The Mythology and Religion of the Inca: Wonderful, Solid, Quick, Easy Read Regarding a Burgeoning Civilization Although there are a few typographical/grammar errors in this 56 page narrative of South America's premier pre-Columbian civilization, The Mythology and Religion of the Inca is a terrific, quick read. Illustrated with color photographs plus some black & white pics, this book will help enlighten readers as to how the Incan empire came to be so dominant and how they accommodated differing religious practices, while at the same tine, used it to bring widely differing social groups within the same umbrella, as it were. Comparisons, for perspective, with the similar methods utilized by the Romans, Buddhists and other governing groups shines a light to illustrate the concept. This book also discusses, lightly, the severe, cruel, and objectionable tactics used by the Conquistadors to subjugate the Incas. Lest some suppose the conquest was proof as to the wrongs of religious followers of the Pope, a book authored by a Bother of the Dominican Order, Bartholome de las Casas, namely, A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies, sought to put an end to the savagery then being committed. The account is brief, but is not excerpted into this book, although it is referenced and paraphrased. I wish it had been reprinted in this book, as Bartholome was clearly passionate. Read this paragraph to get a glimpse of the copy I googled: I once saw four or five of their most powerful lords laid upon these griddles and roasted ... but the shrill cries which were heard were offensive to the commander because he was sleeping. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/They-Were-Christians-Audiobook/B072DXNXSD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Were Christians Subtitle: The Inspiring Faith of Men and Women Who Changed the World Author: Cristobal Krusen Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: What do Abraham Lincoln, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Louis Pasteur, Frederick Douglass, Florence Nightingale, and John D. Rockefeller, Sr., all have in common? They all changed the world - and they were all Christians. Now the little-known stories of faith behind 12 influential people of history are available in one inspiring volume. They Were Christians reveals the faith-filled motivations behind some of the most outstanding political, scientific, and humanitarian contributions of history. From the founding of the Red Cross to the family crisis that drove America's favorite president to his knees and cracked his religious skepticism, the fascinating stories of these faithful history-makers will inspire, encourage, and entertain listeners. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cristobal Krusen) Tue, 09 May 2017 07:15:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/They-Were-Christians-Audiobook/B072DXNXSD thebookvoice.com 06:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Were Christians Subtitle: The Inspiring Faith of Men and Women Who Changed the World Author: Cristobal Krusen Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: What do Abraham Lincoln, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Louis Pasteur, Frederick Douglass, Florence Nightingale, and John D. Rockefeller, Sr., all have in common? They all changed the world - and they were all Christians. Now the little-known stories of faith behind 12 influential people of history are available in one inspiring volume. They Were Christians reveals the faith-filled motivations behind some of the most outstanding political, scientific, and humanitarian contributions of history. From the founding of the Red Cross to the family crisis that drove America's favorite president to his knees and cracked his religious skepticism, the fascinating stories of these faithful history-makers will inspire, encourage, and entertain listeners. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Were Christians Subtitle: The Inspiring Faith of Men and Women Who Changed the World Author: Cristobal Krusen Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: What do Abraham Lincoln, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Louis Pasteur, Frederick Douglass, Florence Nightingale, and John D. Rockefeller, Sr., all have in common? They all changed the world - and they were all Christians. Now the little-known stories of faith behind 12 influential people of history are available in one inspiring volume. They Were Christians reveals the faith-filled motivations behind some of the most outstanding political, scientific, and humanitarian contributions of history. From the founding of the Red Cross to the family crisis that drove America's favorite president to his knees and cracked his religious skepticism, the fascinating stories of these faithful history-makers will inspire, encourage, and entertain listeners. Members Reviews: Five Stars We all need to know these people that went before us in the Walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. Five Stars A VERY GOOD READ. SURPRISE IT IS VERY HISTORICAL. Great read Very informational and inspiring. Faith book Good book. Five Stars Very well written and researched! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Christian-History-in-50-Events-Audiobook/B01M666MHD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christian History in 50 Events Subtitle: From the Old Testament to Modern Times Author: James Weber Narrator: Kevin Theis Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-16 Publisher: James Weber Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Do you want to know how Christianity became the largest religion in the world? Hear about the 50 most important events in Christian history, from the Old Testament to modern times. This book will give you a comprehensive overview of the history of Christianity. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events that changed the course of this nation forever. Some of them include: This book is the perfect resource for students and anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge in history. Get your copy now! bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Weber) Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:15:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Christian-History-in-50-Events-Audiobook/B01M666MHD thebookvoice.com 02:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christian History in 50 Events Subtitle: From the Old Testament to Modern Times Author: James Weber Narrator: Kevin Theis Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-16 Publisher: James Weber Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Do you want to know how Christianity became the largest religion in the world? Hear about the 50 most important events in Christian history, from the Old Testament to modern times. This book will give you a comprehensive overview of the history of Christianity. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events that changed the course of this nation forever. Some of them include: This book is the perfect resource for students and anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge in history. Get your copy now! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christian History in 50 Events Subtitle: From the Old Testament to Modern Times Author: James Weber Narrator: Kevin Theis Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-16 Publisher: James Weber Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Do you want to know how Christianity became the largest religion in the world? Hear about the 50 most important events in Christian history, from the Old Testament to modern times. This book will give you a comprehensive overview of the history of Christianity. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events that changed the course of this nation forever. Some of them include: This book is the perfect resource for students and anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge in history. Get your copy now! Members Reviews: Tilted toward Roman Catholic history; a bit hasty I liked this alright, subject to its being heavily weighted to Roman Catholic history and, let's face it, the sheer impossibility of telling this vast story in such little time. I found the picks interesting, the bulk being of councils of bishops hashing out matters of doctrine, but they were (mostly) signal moments any scholar in this subject should know of. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hinduism-Bolinda-Beginner-Guides-Audiobook/B0080JBM5A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hinduism: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: Klaus K. Klostermaier Narrator: Deidre Rubenstein Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this clear and accessible introduction to Hinduism, Klaus K. Klostermaier offers a unique overview of a tradition that spans thousands of years. Explaining the origins, beliefs, scriptures, and philosophies of this ancient religion, Klostermaier succeeds in capturing the rich diversity of rituals and gods that comprise Hinduism, whilst keeping the tone both entertaining and informative. Covering contemporary issues such as the relationship between Hinduism and modern Western ideas, and the imminent challenges the religion faces, Klostermaiers sweeping exploration of this fascinating and long-lasting belief system is essential for students, followers, and interested listeners alike. Editorial Reviews: One of the world's great religions, Hinduism is a rich and complex belief system that spans thousands of years of human history. This guide from renowned researcher on Hindusim and Indian culture Klaus K. Klostermaier gives listeners a thorough overview of this ancient religion. A vocal performance from AFI Best Actress winner Deidre Rubenstein makes this audiobook a joy to listen to, with Rubenstein's rich voice providing a clear and easy-to-understand narration. Including a discussion of contemporary issues in Hinduism, this audiobook provides listeners with a comprehensive and concise introduction that can stand alone, or form the basis for further study. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Klaus K. Klostermaier) Wed, 09 May 2012 19:60:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hinduism-Bolinda-Beginner-Guides-Audiobook/B0080JBM5A thebookvoice.com 07:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hinduism: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: Klaus K. Klostermaier Narrator: Deidre Rubenstein Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this clear and accessible introduction to Hinduism, Klaus K. Klostermaier offers a unique overview of a tradition that spans thousands of years. Explaining the origins, beliefs, scriptures, and philosophies of this ancient religion, Klostermaier succeeds in capturing the rich diversity of rituals and gods that comprise Hinduism, whilst keeping the tone both entertaining and informative. Covering contemporary issues such as the relationship between Hinduism and modern Western ideas, and the imminent challenges the religion faces, Klostermaiers sweeping exploration of this fascinating and long-lasting belief system is essential for students, followers, and interested listeners alike. Editorial Reviews: One of the world's great religions, Hinduism is a rich and complex belief system that spans thousands of years of human history. This guide from renowned researcher on Hindusim and Indian culture Klaus K. Klostermaier gives listeners a thorough overview of this ancient religion. A vocal performance from AFI Best Actress winner Deidre Rubenstein makes this audiobook a joy to listen to, with Rubenstein's rich voice providing a clear and easy-to-understand narration. Including a discussion of contemporary issues in Hinduism, this audiobook provides listeners with a comprehensive and concise introduction that can stand alone, or form the basis for further study. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hinduism: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: Klaus K. Klostermaier Narrator: Deidre Rubenstein Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this clear and accessible introduction to Hinduism, Klaus K. Klostermaier offers a unique overview of a tradition that spans thousands of years. Explaining the origins, beliefs, scriptures, and philosophies of this ancient religion, Klostermaier succeeds in capturing the rich diversity of rituals and gods that comprise Hinduism, whilst keeping the tone both entertaining and informative. Covering contemporary issues such as the relationship between Hinduism and modern Western ideas, and the imminent challenges the religion faces, Klostermaiers sweeping exploration of this fascinating and long-lasting belief system is essential for students, followers, and interested listeners alike. Editorial Reviews: One of the world's great religions, Hinduism is a rich and complex belief system that spans thousands of years of human history. This guide from renowned researcher on Hindusim and Indian culture Klaus K. Klostermaier gives listeners a thorough overview of this ancient religion. A vocal performance from AFI Best Actress winner Deidre Rubenstein makes this audiobook a joy to listen to, with Rubenstein's rich voice providing a clear and easy-to-understand narration. Including a discussion of contemporary issues in Hinduism, this audiobook provides listeners with a comprehensive and concise introduction that can stand alone, or form the basis for further study. Members Reviews: Full of information, but very confusing Is there anything you would change about this book? Hinduism is very complex, but his book does nothing to actually bring it closer to the reader. There is a lot of information, but I only retained a small amount, because there was no thread to follow. What will your next listen be? Something that has nothing to do with Hinduism Would you listen to another book narrated by Deidre Rubenstein? No Was Hinduism: Bolinda Beginner Guides worth the listening time? No https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Bibles-Cutting-Room-Floor-Audiobook/B00NG22HF0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bible's Cutting Room Floor Subtitle: The Holy Scriptures Missing from Your Bible Author: Joel M. Hoffman Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Bible you usually read is not the complete story. Some holy writings were left out for political or theological reasons, others simply because of the physical restrictions of ancient bookmaking technology. At times, the compilers of the Bible skipped information that they assumed everyone knew. Some passages were even omitted by accident. In The Bibles Cutting Room Floor, acclaimed author and translator Dr. Joel M. Hoffman gives us the stories and other texts that didnt make it into the Bible even though they offer penetrating insight into the Bible and its teachings. The Book of Genesis tells us about Adam and Eves time in the Garden of Eden, but not their saga after they get kicked out or the lessons they have for us about good and evil. The Bible introduces us to Abraham, but it doesnt include the troubling story of his early life, which explains how he came to reject idolatry to become the father of monotheism. And while there are only 150 Psalms in todays Bible, there used to be many more. Dr. Hoffman deftly brings these and other ancient scriptural texts to life, exploring how they offer new answers to some of the most fundamental and universal questions people ask about their lives. An impressive blend of history, linguistics, and religious scholarship, The Bibles Cutting Room Floor reveals whats missing from your Bible, who left it out, and why it is so important. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joel M. Hoffman) Wed, 10 Sep 2014 07:27:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Bibles-Cutting-Room-Floor-Audiobook/B00NG22HF0 thebookvoice.com 10:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bible's Cutting Room Floor Subtitle: The Holy Scriptures Missing from Your Bible Author: Joel M. Hoffman Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Bible you usually read is not the complete story. Some holy writings were left out for political or theological reasons, others simply because of the physical restrictions of ancient bookmaking technology. At times, the compilers of the Bible skipped information that they assumed everyone knew. Some passages were even omitted by accident. In The Bibles Cutting Room Floor, acclaimed author and translator Dr. Joel M. Hoffman gives us the stories and other texts that didnt make it into the Bible even though they offer penetrating insight into the Bible and its teachings. The Book of Genesis tells us about Adam and Eves time in the Garden of Eden, but not their saga after they get kicked out or the lessons they have for us about good and evil. The Bible introduces us to Abraham, but it doesnt include the troubling story of his early life, which explains how he came to reject idolatry to become the father of monotheism. And while there are only 150 Psalms in todays Bible, there used to be many more. Dr. Hoffman deftly brings these and other ancient scriptural texts to life, exploring how they offer new answers to some of the most fundamental and universal questions people ask about their lives. An impressive blend of history, linguistics, and religious scholarship, The Bibles Cutting Room Floor reveals whats missing from your Bible, who left it out, and why it is so important. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bible's Cutting Room Floor Subtitle: The Holy Scriptures Missing from Your Bible Author: Joel M. Hoffman Narrator: Jonathan Todd Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Bible you usually read is not the complete story. Some holy writings were left out for political or theological reasons, others simply because of the physical restrictions of ancient bookmaking technology. At times, the compilers of the Bible skipped information that they assumed everyone knew. Some passages were even omitted by accident. In The Bibles Cutting Room Floor, acclaimed author and translator Dr. Joel M. Hoffman gives us the stories and other texts that didnt make it into the Bible even though they offer penetrating insight into the Bible and its teachings. The Book of Genesis tells us about Adam and Eves time in the Garden of Eden, but not their saga after they get kicked out or the lessons they have for us about good and evil. The Bible introduces us to Abraham, but it doesnt include the troubling story of his early life, which explains how he came to reject idolatry to become the father of monotheism. And while there are only 150 Psalms in todays Bible, there used to be many more. Dr. Hoffman deftly brings these and other ancient scriptural texts to life, exploring how they offer new answers to some of the most fundamental and universal questions people ask about their lives. An impressive blend of history, linguistics, and religious scholarship, The Bibles Cutting Room Floor reveals whats missing from your Bible, who left it out, and why it is so important. Members Reviews: excellent overview of book of bible left out very good overview of noncanonical books, old and new testament easily understood by the layman. hard read for a critical thinker What would have made The Bible's Cutting Room Floor better? If the author had researched several documents on their own merit and compared them instead of postulating that every deviation from his source document was wrong. What was most disappointing about Joel M. Hoffmans story? In an attempt at literary archeology the author takes inconclusive evidence and arrives at concrete decisions that he states as the facts to build his assumptions moving forward. Every copy of the subject matter has been transcribed from oral tradition so there can be no signature document, however he has chosen to give the oldest document full weight regardless of the other factors like geography, isolationism, the number of copies, and how closely they conform. He seems to have predetermined which document was correct and researched his book by looking for discrepancies is subsequent documents rather than actually researching. Did the narration match the pace of the story? Not applicable You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The author presents a lot of interesting facts about historical religious texts, and has some interesting theories. His facts seem to be correct with regards to time lines and people and places. Any additional comments? This book is more Dan Brown than historical research, only not as entertaining as Mr Brown. Good content, rather poor presentation by narrator Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, but I would warn them about the patronizing narration style and recommend the print version. What other book might you compare The Bible's Cutting Room Floor to and why? History of the Bible- The Making of the New Testament Canon by Bart D. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/My-Brothers-Keeper-Audiobook/B01M7PI66N Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Brother's Keeper Subtitle: Christians Who Risked All to Protect Jewish Targets of the Nazi Holocaust Author: Rod Gragg Narrator: Rick Zieff Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Thirty captivating profiles of Christians who risked everything to rescue their Jewish neighbors from Nazi terror during the Holocaust. My Brother's Keeper unfolds powerful stories of Christians from across denominations who gave everything they had to save the Jewish people from the evils of the Holocaust. This unlikely group of believers, later honored by the nation of Israel as Righteous Among the Nations, included ordinary teenage girls, pastors, priests, a German army officer, a former Italian fascist, an international spy, and even a princess. In one gripping profile after another, these extraordinary historical accounts offer stories of steadfast believers who together helped thousands of Jewish individuals and families to safety. Many of these everyday heroes perished alongside the very people they were trying to protect. There is no doubt that all of their stories showcase the best of humanity - even in the face of unthinkable evil. Critic Reviews: "The Holocaust stands as history's central metaphor for evil. At a time when fear and divisiveness are resurging around the globe, we badly need this harrowing account of unsung heroes who risked all for the sake of good." (Philip Yancey, New York Times best-selling author) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rod Gragg) Fri, 14 Oct 2016 01:31:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/My-Brothers-Keeper-Audiobook/B01M7PI66N thebookvoice.com 08:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Brother's Keeper Subtitle: Christians Who Risked All to Protect Jewish Targets of the Nazi Holocaust Author: Rod Gragg Narrator: Rick Zieff Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Thirty captivating profiles of Christians who risked everything to rescue their Jewish neighbors from Nazi terror during the Holocaust. My Brother's Keeper unfolds powerful stories of Christians from across denominations who gave everything they had to save the Jewish people from the evils of the Holocaust. This unlikely group of believers, later honored by the nation of Israel as Righteous Among the Nations, included ordinary teenage girls, pastors, priests, a German army officer, a former Italian fascist, an international spy, and even a princess. In one gripping profile after another, these extraordinary historical accounts offer stories of steadfast believers who together helped thousands of Jewish individuals and families to safety. Many of these everyday heroes perished alongside the very people they were trying to protect. There is no doubt that all of their stories showcase the best of humanity - even in the face of unthinkable evil. Critic Reviews: "The Holocaust stands as history's central metaphor for evil. At a time when fear and divisiveness are resurging around the globe, we badly need this harrowing account of unsung heroes who risked all for the sake of good." (Philip Yancey, New York Times best-selling author) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Brother's Keeper Subtitle: Christians Who Risked All to Protect Jewish Targets of the Nazi Holocaust Author: Rod Gragg Narrator: Rick Zieff Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Thirty captivating profiles of Christians who risked everything to rescue their Jewish neighbors from Nazi terror during the Holocaust. My Brother's Keeper unfolds powerful stories of Christians from across denominations who gave everything they had to save the Jewish people from the evils of the Holocaust. This unlikely group of believers, later honored by the nation of Israel as Righteous Among the Nations, included ordinary teenage girls, pastors, priests, a German army officer, a former Italian fascist, an international spy, and even a princess. In one gripping profile after another, these extraordinary historical accounts offer stories of steadfast believers who together helped thousands of Jewish individuals and families to safety. Many of these everyday heroes perished alongside the very people they were trying to protect. There is no doubt that all of their stories showcase the best of humanity - even in the face of unthinkable evil. Critic Reviews: "The Holocaust stands as history's central metaphor for evil. At a time when fear and divisiveness are resurging around the globe, we badly need this harrowing account of unsung heroes who risked all for the sake of good." (Philip Yancey, New York Times best-selling author) Members Reviews: Humanity Has Hope If you remain cynical of the condition of our world or of the human hearts around you, you will be encouraged through the brave and loving souls of whom you will read in "My Brother's Keeper"! All is not lost. May each of us be challenged to live more meaningfully, through these incredible accounts. With God's help, and genuine care for life - we can! Extraordinary true stories of courage and risk! A must-read ... Extraordinary true stories of courage and risk! A must-read for believers everywhere as a reminder of the examples of faith during persecution that have come before us. Excellent book by Rod Gragg again Excellent book by Rod Gragg again. I love his books and documentaries. They are so well researched. Couldn't hardly lay it down once I started reading it. My Brother's Keeper This book is very well documented and in addition to telling the stories of Christians who helped the Jews, each story has a bit of history of Hitler woven into it. Great book Really enjoying this book. Not familiar with the amazing stories. Highly recommend. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sacred-Treasure-The-Cairo-Genizah-Audiobook/B005GQTHT8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sacred Treasure - The Cairo Genizah Subtitle: The Amazing Discoveries of Forgotten Jewish History in an Egyptian Synagogue Attic Author: Rabbi Mark Glickman Narrator: Rabbi Mark Glickman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-11 Publisher: Rumsey-Natapov Productions, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 145 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code in an old Egyptian synagogue - the amazing story of one of the most important discoveries in modern religious scholarship. In 1897, Rabbi Solomon Schechter of Cambridge University stepped into the attic of the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, and there found the largest treasure trove of medieval and early manuscripts ever discovered. He had entered the synagogue's genizah - its repository for damaged and destroyed Jewish texts - which held nearly 300,000 individual documents, many of which were over 1,000 years old. Considered among the most important discoveries in modern religious history, its contents contained early copies of some of the Dead Sea Scrolls, early manuscripts of the Bible, and other sacred literature. The importance of the Genizah's contents rivals that of the Rosetta Stone, and by virtue of its sheer mass alone, it will continue to command our attention indefinitely. Sacred Treasure - The Cairo Genizah is the first accessible, comprehensive account of this astounding treasure trove of documents and their discovery. It will delight listeners with its fascinating adventure story of why this enormous collection was amassed, how it was discovered, and the many lessons to be found in its contents. And it will inform listeners of how Schechter's find, though still being "unpacked" today, has forever transformed our knowledge of the Jewish past, Muslim history, and much more. Critic Reviews: "Glickman brings the colorful story up to date with information about the post-Schechter work, the dispersal of the genizahs collection to other libraries around the world, and the efforts to preserve and digitize the documents so that scholars everywhere can use them. Anyone who loves books and history will relish this." ( Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rabbi Mark Glickman) Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:15:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sacred-Treasure-The-Cairo-Genizah-Audiobook/B005GQTHT8 thebookvoice.com 08:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sacred Treasure - The Cairo Genizah Subtitle: The Amazing Discoveries of Forgotten Jewish History in an Egyptian Synagogue Attic Author: Rabbi Mark Glickman Narrator: Rabbi Mark Glickman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-11 Publisher: Rumsey-Natapov Productions, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 145 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code in an old Egyptian synagogue - the amazing story of one of the most important discoveries in modern religious scholarship. In 1897, Rabbi Solomon Schechter of Cambridge University stepped into the attic of the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, and there found the largest treasure trove of medieval and early manuscripts ever discovered. He had entered the synagogue's genizah - its repository for damaged and destroyed Jewish texts - which held nearly 300,000 individual documents, many of which were over 1,000 years old. Considered among the most important discoveries in modern religious history, its contents contained early copies of some of the Dead Sea Scrolls, early manuscripts of the Bible, and other sacred literature. The importance of the Genizah's contents rivals that of the Rosetta Stone, and by virtue of its sheer mass alone, it will continue to command our attention indefinitely. Sacred Treasure - The Cairo Genizah is the first accessible, comprehensive account of this astounding treasure trove of documents and their discovery. It will delight listeners with its fascinating adventure story of why this enormous collection was amassed, how it was discovered, and the many lessons to be found in its contents. And it will inform listeners of how Schechter's find, though still being "unpacked" today, has forever transformed our knowledge of the Jewish past, Muslim history, and much more. Critic Reviews: "Glickman brings the colorful story up to date with information about the post-Schechter work, the dispersal of the genizahs collection to other libraries around the world, and the efforts to preserve and digitize the documents so that scholars everywhere can use them. Anyone who loves books and history will relish this." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sacred Treasure - The Cairo Genizah Subtitle: The Amazing Discoveries of Forgotten Jewish History in an Egyptian Synagogue Attic Author: Rabbi Mark Glickman Narrator: Rabbi Mark Glickman Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-11 Publisher: Rumsey-Natapov Productions, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 145 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code in an old Egyptian synagogue - the amazing story of one of the most important discoveries in modern religious scholarship. In 1897, Rabbi Solomon Schechter of Cambridge University stepped into the attic of the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, and there found the largest treasure trove of medieval and early manuscripts ever discovered. He had entered the synagogue's genizah - its repository for damaged and destroyed Jewish texts - which held nearly 300,000 individual documents, many of which were over 1,000 years old. Considered among the most important discoveries in modern religious history, its contents contained early copies of some of the Dead Sea Scrolls, early manuscripts of the Bible, and other sacred literature. The importance of the Genizah's contents rivals that of the Rosetta Stone, and by virtue of its sheer mass alone, it will continue to command our attention indefinitely. Sacred Treasure - The Cairo Genizah is the first accessible, comprehensive account of this astounding treasure trove of documents and their discovery. It will delight listeners with its fascinating adventure story of why this enormous collection was amassed, how it was discovered, and the many lessons to be found in its contents. And it will inform listeners of how Schechter's find, though still being "unpacked" today, has forever transformed our knowledge of the Jewish past, Muslim history, and much more. Critic Reviews: "Glickman brings the colorful story up to date with information about the post-Schechter work, the dispersal of the genizahs collection to other libraries around the world, and the efforts to preserve and digitize the documents so that scholars everywhere can use them. Anyone who loves books and history will relish this." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: Not what I thought it would be, but worth it I thought that it would be a book about the contents of the documents found in the Cairo Genizah. It actually is the story of how the documents themselves were found and the in-fighting about how they were handled, bought and sold, and found their way to all parts of the world. There are only a few excerpts from the actual documents, but they are mighty interesting. More than dusting of a few old documents During a third year Hebrew class on the Dead Sea Scrolls I took note that the Damascus Document came from a genizah (a room in a Jewish synagogue where mainly worn scrolls and other writings are held) in Cairo. It was a cursory meeting with the Cairo Genizah of the Ben Ezra synagogue. At long last, a book that brings the story of the discovery of this genizah and its treasure to the general listener/ reader! As far as I know this is the only popular academical book on this subject. Rabbi Glickman does an excellent job of pulling the reader into the story. He gives an overview from its time of discovery in the 1890's (or... perhaps a few centuries earlier) to the current state of the genizah scholarship. This makes this books indispensable for both Jews, Christians and Muslims (not only Jews and Muslims, as the rabbi sometimes seem to imply.) When it comes to the reading of the text, Rabbi Glickman's warm voice definitely more than suffices in bringing the intrigues around this discovery to life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Breve-historia-del-islam-Audiobook/B00MMM6JFY Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: Breve historia del islam Autor: Ernest Bendriss Narrador: Walter Krochmal Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 57 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-12-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 15 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Uno de los mayores monoteísmos de la historia: el Islam contado desde su origen.El Islam nace en el S. VII en la zona de Arabia y en la actualidad es la segunda religión más practicada del mundo con más de 1.300 millones de musulmanes. La historia de esta religión desde su nacimiento hasta ahora, es un convulso relato que alterna épocas de esplendor y hegemonía mundial en todos los órdenes, con otras de oscurantismo y fundamentalismo. Por eso, se hace necesaria una obra como Breve Historia del Islam que explica no sólo la crónica de la creación y difusión de este credo por la mayor parte del mundo, sino también los dogmas y prácticas de esta religión. La obra de Ernest Bendriss parte de la Arabia preislámica, caracterizada por el politeísmo religioso y la división política en tribus dirigidas por un jeque, generalmente en conflicto unas con otras, porque sólo de ese modo podemos comprender la importancia del mensaje de Mahoma, que unificaba los cultos religiosos en un monoteísmo total y creaba una nueva forma de unión política, jurídica y militar a través de la Umma, la comunidad de creyentes. Tras la muerte del profeta, comenzará el proceso de expansión, inigualable, pero también comienzan las primeras disensiones y fracturas, tras la campaña de los cuatro primeros califas, los Rashidhûn, llegará la dinastía de los Omeyas que gobernarán un territorio que se extendía desde los Pirineos hasta el valle del Indo, los Omeyas serán derrocados por la dinastía Abassí y, con ellos, llegará el esplendor artístico y científico pero también la división política con el nacimiento de fuertes califatos como el Omeya en al-Ándalus. La disgregación de la Umma se da con la destrucción de Bagdad a manos de los mongoles y hasta el S. XV no comenzará un periodo de expansión de manos de los turcos otomanos que han de ser frenados en la batalla de Lepanto, se establecerán así los territorios definitivos de influencia del islam y las distintas facciones. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ernest Bendriss) Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:17:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Breve-historia-del-islam-Audiobook/B00MMM6JFY thebookvoice.com 07:57:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: Breve historia del islam Autor: Ernest Bendriss Narrador: Walter Krochmal Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 57 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-12-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 15 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Uno de los mayores monoteísmos de la historia: el Islam contado desde su origen.El Islam nace en el S. VII en la zona de Arabia y en la actualidad es la segunda religión más practicada del mundo con más de 1.300 millones de musulmanes. La historia de esta religión desde su nacimiento hasta ahora, es un convulso relato que alterna épocas de esplendor y hegemonía mundial en todos los órdenes, con otras de oscurantismo y fundamentalismo. Por eso, se hace necesaria una obra como Breve Historia del Islam que explica no sólo la crónica de la creación y difusión de este credo por la mayor parte del mundo, sino también los dogmas y prácticas de esta religión. La obra de Ernest Bendriss parte de la Arabia preislámica, caracterizada por el politeísmo religioso y la división política en tribus dirigidas por un jeque, generalmente en conflicto unas con otras, porque sólo de ese modo podemos comprender la importancia del mensaje de Mahoma, que unificaba los cultos religiosos en un monoteísmo total y creaba una nueva forma de unión política, jurídica y militar a través de la Umma, la comunidad de creyentes. Tras la muerte del profeta, comenzará el proceso de expansión, inigualable, pero también comienzan las primeras disensiones y fracturas, tras la campaña de los cuatro primeros califas, los Rashidhûn, llegará la dinastía de los Omeyas que gobernarán un territorio que se extendía desde los Pirineos hasta el valle del Indo, los Omeyas serán derrocados por la dinastía Abassí y, con ellos, llegará el esplendor artístico y científico pero también la división política con el nacimiento de fuertes califatos como el Omeya en al-Ándalus. La disgregación de la Umma se da con la destrucción de Bagdad a manos de los mongoles y hasta el S. XV no comenzará un periodo de expansión de manos de los turcos otomanos que han de ser frenados en la batalla de Lepanto, se establecerán así los territorios definitivos de influencia del islam y las distintas facciones. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: Breve historia del islam Autor: Ernest Bendriss Narrador: Walter Krochmal Formato: Unabridged Duración: 7 hrs and 57 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-12-14 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 15 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Uno de los mayores monoteísmos de la historia: el Islam contado desde su origen.El Islam nace en el S. VII en la zona de Arabia y en la actualidad es la segunda religión más practicada del mundo con más de 1.300 millones de musulmanes. La historia de esta religión desde su nacimiento hasta ahora, es un convulso relato que alterna épocas de esplendor y hegemonía mundial en todos los órdenes, con otras de oscurantismo y fundamentalismo. Por eso, se hace necesaria una obra como Breve Historia del Islam que explica no sólo la crónica de la creación y difusión de este credo por la mayor parte del mundo, sino también los dogmas y prácticas de esta religión. La obra de Ernest Bendriss parte de la Arabia preislámica, caracterizada por el politeísmo religioso y la división política en tribus dirigidas por un jeque, generalmente en conflicto unas con otras, porque sólo de ese modo podemos comprender la importancia del mensaje de Mahoma, que unificaba los cultos religiosos en un monoteísmo total y creaba una nueva forma de unión política, jurídica y militar a través de la Umma, la comunidad de creyentes. Tras la muerte del profeta, comenzará el proceso de expansión, inigualable, pero también comienzan las primeras disensiones y fracturas, tras la campaña de los cuatro primeros califas, los Rashidhûn, llegará la dinastía de los Omeyas que gobernarán un territorio que se extendía desde los Pirineos hasta el valle del Indo, los Omeyas serán derrocados por la dinastía Abassí y, con ellos, llegará el esplendor artístico y científico pero también la división política con el nacimiento de fuertes califatos como el Omeya en al-Ándalus. La disgregación de la Umma se da con la destrucción de Bagdad a manos de los mongoles y hasta el S. XV no comenzará un periodo de expansión de manos de los turcos otomanos que han de ser frenados en la batalla de Lepanto, se establecerán así los territorios definitivos de influencia del islam y las distintas facciones. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Three Stars No me gustó. Se me hace direccionado. Una lectura pesada La abundancia de datos fechas y personajes hace de este libro una lectura cansada.. El autor en su afán de ser muy documentado me llevó a la dificultad de llevar la secuencia de la historia Don't bother A pedestrian effort, long on names and dates but short on insight. Those with some prior knowledge of the subject will find nothing of interest here, and those who haven't can do better than this perfunctory and disjointed treatment. It also does little credit to either the author or the publisher to commit to print such howlers as that the Mongols originally lived "in the region of Lake Baikal in Mongolia" or that the Soviets fought their war in Afghanistan against the Taliban. Unless you just need an easy audiobook for language practice like I did, you can do much better with introductions by Karen Armstrong or (for more detail) Albert Hourani, which are also available in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Islam-and-the-West-Audiobook/B0036ISPNC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Islam and the West Author: Sayyed Hossein Nasr Narrator: Sayyed Hossein Nasr Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Through the years, Islam and Christianity and the civilizations they created have influenced each other to greater and lesser extents in terms of arts, sciences, culture, and medicine. The Crusades produced the most violent confrontation of the two worlds, but it is also important to note the effect of Christian missionaries on Islam and that of Islamic science and literature on the West. In light of the threat of terrorism in the new world order of the 21st century, it is imperative that the West and the Islamic world improve their understanding of their respective cultures. This course is conceived to reveal the interaction of these two religions and civilizations throughout their histories, highlight their similarities and differences, and, finally, show that Muslims and Christians share much common ground, especially in terms of morality, life issues, and family. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sayyed Hossein Nasr) Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:36:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Modern-Scholar-Islam-and-the-West-Audiobook/B0036ISPNC thebookvoice.com 08:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Islam and the West Author: Sayyed Hossein Nasr Narrator: Sayyed Hossein Nasr Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Through the years, Islam and Christianity and the civilizations they created have influenced each other to greater and lesser extents in terms of arts, sciences, culture, and medicine. The Crusades produced the most violent confrontation of the two worlds, but it is also important to note the effect of Christian missionaries on Islam and that of Islamic science and literature on the West. In light of the threat of terrorism in the new world order of the 21st century, it is imperative that the West and the Islamic world improve their understanding of their respective cultures. This course is conceived to reveal the interaction of these two religions and civilizations throughout their histories, highlight their similarities and differences, and, finally, show that Muslims and Christians share much common ground, especially in terms of morality, life issues, and family. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Islam and the West Author: Sayyed Hossein Nasr Narrator: Sayyed Hossein Nasr Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Through the years, Islam and Christianity and the civilizations they created have influenced each other to greater and lesser extents in terms of arts, sciences, culture, and medicine. The Crusades produced the most violent confrontation of the two worlds, but it is also important to note the effect of Christian missionaries on Islam and that of Islamic science and literature on the West. In light of the threat of terrorism in the new world order of the 21st century, it is imperative that the West and the Islamic world improve their understanding of their respective cultures. This course is conceived to reveal the interaction of these two religions and civilizations throughout their histories, highlight their similarities and differences, and, finally, show that Muslims and Christians share much common ground, especially in terms of morality, life issues, and family. Members Reviews: Extraordinary A truely inspired lecture series. The speaker (who's name is Nasr, not Naer), is complete in his vast analysis and yet remains clear and simple. He manages to explain amazing amounts of information and understanding of both the West and Islam and never falls into the old academic pitfalls of obscurity or tangents. A must listen. Informative, but recommend supplemental sources. Would you try another book from Sayyed Hossein Nasr and/or Sayyed Hossein Nasr? Maybe Any additional comments? Bottom line up front: informative series of lectures, but I strongly recommend that additional sources be utilized to obtain a more complete picture of the mutual contributions, influences, and interactions between Islamic and Western (i.e. European and American civilization). This series of lectures emphasizes the contributions to- and influences of- Islamic civilization and culture on Western culture, thought, and technology. Professor Nasrs lecture style is engaging and easy to listen to. However, there are a few things worth noting. I did not compile an exhaustive list because I didnt feel like taking the requisite time or listening to the lectures again, so these were just the off-the-top-of-my-head examples: Professor Nasser occasionally leaves out relevant details, such as when he mentions the French invasion of Morocco as a [by implication, negative] example of European colonial-era aggression against Islamic states, while failing to mention the fact that Morocco, as one of the Barbary states founded in the 1500s, had preyed on European and American Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping for centuries as its primary national occupation. I think Professor Nasr overstates his case in arguing that Islam is one of the pillars of Western Civilization and when drawing parallels to support this. After listening to his lectures on the topic, one comes away with the impression that every major positive Western development from navigation to mathematics, to university structure, etc, had its origin, was borrowed, or was heavily influenced by Islamic culture/civilization/technology (while making minimal mention of positive contributions going the other way, and specifically not including the Byzantine Empire, which he classifies as Eastern). One minor example is his assertion (mentioned several times) that it has been proven beyond a doubt that Dantes imagery of heaven from the Divine Comedy was drawn from Islamic sources (an argument made by Spanish scholar Miguel Asín Palacios in 1919). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Zakhor-Jewish-History-and-Jewish-Memory-The-Samuel-and-Althea-Stroum-Lectures-in-Jewish-Studies-Audiobook/B008HTFYN4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zakhor: Jewish History and Jewish Memory (The Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies) Author: Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi Narrator: Aze Fellner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the National Jewish Book Award for History. This book discusses the troubling and possibly irreconcilable split between Jewish memory and Jewish historiography. The book is published by University of Washington Press. Critic Reviews: "Mr. Yerushalmi's previous writings, on the Spanish and Portuguese Jews . . . established him as one of the Jewish community's most important historians. His latest book should establish him as one of its most important critics. Zakhor is historical thinking of a very high order - mature speculation based on massive scholarship." (New York Times Book Review) "Zakhor may well be a permanent contribution to Jewish speculation upon the dilemmas of Jewishness, and so it may join the canon of Jewish wisdom literature." (New York Review of Books) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi) Fri, 06 Jul 2012 07:31:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Zakhor-Jewish-History-and-Jewish-Memory-The-Samuel-and-Althea-Stroum-Lectures-in-Jewish-Studies-Audiobook/B008HTFYN4 thebookvoice.com 04:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zakhor: Jewish History and Jewish Memory (The Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies) Author: Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi Narrator: Aze Fellner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the National Jewish Book Award for History. This book discusses the troubling and possibly irreconcilable split between Jewish memory and Jewish historiography. The book is published by University of Washington Press. Critic Reviews: "Mr. Yerushalmi's previous writings, on the Spanish and Portuguese Jews . . . established him as one of the Jewish community's most important historians. His latest book should establish him as one of its most important critics. Zakhor is historical thinking of a very high order - mature speculation based on massive scholarship." (New York Times Book Review) "Zakhor may well be a permanent contribution to Jewish speculation upon the dilemmas of Jewishness, and so it may join the canon of Jewish wisdom literature." (New York Review of Books) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zakhor: Jewish History and Jewish Memory (The Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies) Author: Yosef Hayim Yerushalmi Narrator: Aze Fellner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the National Jewish Book Award for History. This book discusses the troubling and possibly irreconcilable split between Jewish memory and Jewish historiography. The book is published by University of Washington Press. Critic Reviews: "Mr. Yerushalmi's previous writings, on the Spanish and Portuguese Jews . . . established him as one of the Jewish community's most important historians. His latest book should establish him as one of its most important critics. Zakhor is historical thinking of a very high order - mature speculation based on massive scholarship." (New York Times Book Review) "Zakhor may well be a permanent contribution to Jewish speculation upon the dilemmas of Jewishness, and so it may join the canon of Jewish wisdom literature." (New York Review of Books) Members Reviews: Best book of history of Judaism written in centuries Yerushalmi relates a missing book long time a due with great research and knowledge. A must for everyone interested in Judaism Wonderful book! What did you love best about Zakhor: Jewish History and Jewish Memory (The Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies)? This is a great book and is well constructed, examples are in the correct location and is very clear. Any additional comments? This is a must book for each one that has a relation to historiography and Jewish memory. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Historical-and-Theological-Evolution-of-Satan-the-Devil-and-Hell-Audiobook/B00WVG7OPK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Historical and Theological Evolution of Satan, the Devil, and Hell Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Peter D. Stover Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Catholic Church has defined Hell as "a state of definitive self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed", but the images most have of the Devil and Hell are far more vivid. Even non-Christians are fully familiar with the idea of Hell being a fiery realm of eternal damnation, and the Devil has been depicted so frequently in literature, movies, and television that the figure is instantly recognizable. While most people know the fairly consistent description of Hell that exists today, the description of Hell has evolved countless times over the centuries, including within the Christian faith. During medieval times, many Christian writers described parts or all of Hell as cold and desolate places, going as far back as the 4th century work Apocalypse of Paul. At the same time, the concepts of the Devil and Hell are not unique to Christianity; other major faiths have similar concepts, while ancient religions had an underworld and assorted characters, such as the Greeks' Hades. Satan, the Devil, and the History of Hell looks at the historical origins of these crucial concepts, as well as the evolution of them over time among Christian and Jewish works, in an effort to trace the history and development of them as central religious tenets. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 01 May 2015 21:23:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Historical-and-Theological-Evolution-of-Satan-the-Devil-and-Hell-Audiobook/B00WVG7OPK thebookvoice.com 01:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Historical and Theological Evolution of Satan, the Devil, and Hell Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Peter D. Stover Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Catholic Church has defined Hell as "a state of definitive self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed", but the images most have of the Devil and Hell are far more vivid. Even non-Christians are fully familiar with the idea of Hell being a fiery realm of eternal damnation, and the Devil has been depicted so frequently in literature, movies, and television that the figure is instantly recognizable. While most people know the fairly consistent description of Hell that exists today, the description of Hell has evolved countless times over the centuries, including within the Christian faith. During medieval times, many Christian writers described parts or all of Hell as cold and desolate places, going as far back as the 4th century work Apocalypse of Paul. At the same time, the concepts of the Devil and Hell are not unique to Christianity; other major faiths have similar concepts, while ancient religions had an underworld and assorted characters, such as the Greeks' Hades. Satan, the Devil, and the History of Hell looks at the historical origins of these crucial concepts, as well as the evolution of them over time among Christian and Jewish works, in an effort to trace the history and development of them as central religious tenets. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Historical and Theological Evolution of Satan, the Devil, and Hell Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Peter D. Stover Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Catholic Church has defined Hell as "a state of definitive self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed", but the images most have of the Devil and Hell are far more vivid. Even non-Christians are fully familiar with the idea of Hell being a fiery realm of eternal damnation, and the Devil has been depicted so frequently in literature, movies, and television that the figure is instantly recognizable. While most people know the fairly consistent description of Hell that exists today, the description of Hell has evolved countless times over the centuries, including within the Christian faith. During medieval times, many Christian writers described parts or all of Hell as cold and desolate places, going as far back as the 4th century work Apocalypse of Paul. At the same time, the concepts of the Devil and Hell are not unique to Christianity; other major faiths have similar concepts, while ancient religions had an underworld and assorted characters, such as the Greeks' Hades. Satan, the Devil, and the History of Hell looks at the historical origins of these crucial concepts, as well as the evolution of them over time among Christian and Jewish works, in an effort to trace the history and development of them as central religious tenets. Members Reviews: Cursory and not entirely accurate I found this book to be cursory at best. Granted, it was short, so that may be expected. There was far too much emphasis placed on apocryphal works, and what little information was provided can hardly be considered an actual "history" of Satan or Hell. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Popes-Audiobook/B004VMXG9A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Popes Subtitle: A History Author: John Julius Norwich Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-11 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Well known for his histories of Norman Sicily, Venice, the Byzantine Empire and the Mediterranean, John Julius Norwich has now turned his attention to the oldest continuing institution in the world, tracing the papal line down the centuries from St Peter himself traditionally (though by no means historically) the first pope to the present Benedict XVI. Of the 280-odd holders of the supreme office, some have unquestionably been saints; others have wallowed in unspeakable iniquity. One was said to have been a woman and an English woman at that her sex being revealed only when she improvidently gave birth to a baby during a papal procession. Pope Joan never existed (though the Church long believed she did) but many genuine pontiffs were almost as colourful: Formosus, for example, whose murdered corpse was exhumed, clothed in pontifical vestments, propped up on a throne and subjected to trial; or John XII of whom Gibbon wrote: 'his rapes of virgins and widows deterred female pilgrims from visiting the shrine of St Peter lest, in the devout act, they should be violated by his successor. Others earned respect, including Leo the Great who protected Rome from the Huns and the Goths, and Gregory the Great who struggled manfully with the emperor for supremacy. After calamitous crusades, and 70-year exile in Avignon, came the larger-than-life pontiffs of the Renassiance the Borgias and the Medicis ('God has given us the papacy; let us now enjoy it'). Pius VII had to contend with Napoleon, Pius IX to steer the papacy through the storm of the Risorgimento. John Julius Norwich brings the story up-to-date with lively investigations into the anti-semitism of Pius XII, the possible murder of John Paul I and the phenomenon of the Polish John Paul II. From here the glories of the Byznatium to the decay of Rome, from the Albigensian Heresy to sexual misbehaviour within the Church today, the pace never slackens. John Julius Norwich, an agnostic with no religious axe to grind, has a thrilling and important tale to tell and in this rich, authoritative book he does it full justice. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Julius Norwich) Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:53:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Popes-Audiobook/B004VMXG9A thebookvoice.com 21:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Popes Subtitle: A History Author: John Julius Norwich Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-11 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Well known for his histories of Norman Sicily, Venice, the Byzantine Empire and the Mediterranean, John Julius Norwich has now turned his attention to the oldest continuing institution in the world, tracing the papal line down the centuries from St Peter himself traditionally (though by no means historically) the first pope to the present Benedict XVI. Of the 280-odd holders of the supreme office, some have unquestionably been saints; others have wallowed in unspeakable iniquity. One was said to have been a woman and an English woman at that her sex being revealed only when she improvidently gave birth to a baby during a papal procession. Pope Joan never existed (though the Church long believed she did) but many genuine pontiffs were almost as colourful: Formosus, for example, whose murdered corpse was exhumed, clothed in pontifical vestments, propped up on a throne and subjected to trial; or John XII of whom Gibbon wrote: 'his rapes of virgins and widows deterred female pilgrims from visiting the shrine of St Peter lest, in the devout act, they should be violated by his successor. Others earned respect, including Leo the Great who protected Rome from the Huns and the Goths, and Gregory the Great who struggled manfully with the emperor for supremacy. After calamitous crusades, and 70-year exile in Avignon, came the larger-than-life pontiffs of the Renassiance the Borgias and the Medicis ('God has given us the papacy; let us now enjoy it'). Pius VII had to contend with Napoleon, Pius IX to steer the papacy through the storm of the Risorgimento. John Julius Norwich brings the story up-to-date with lively investigations into the anti-semitism of Pius XII, the possible murder of John Paul I and the phenomenon of the Polish John Paul II. From here the glories of the Byznatium to the decay of Rome, from the Albigensian Heresy to sexual misbehaviour within the Church today, the pace never slackens. John Julius Norwich, an agnostic with no religious axe to grind, has a thrilling and important tale to tell and in this rich, authoritative book he does it full justice. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Popes Subtitle: A History Author: John Julius Norwich Narrator: Michael Jayston Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-08-11 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Well known for his histories of Norman Sicily, Venice, the Byzantine Empire and the Mediterranean, John Julius Norwich has now turned his attention to the oldest continuing institution in the world, tracing the papal line down the centuries from St Peter himself traditionally (though by no means historically) the first pope to the present Benedict XVI. Of the 280-odd holders of the supreme office, some have unquestionably been saints; others have wallowed in unspeakable iniquity. One was said to have been a woman and an English woman at that her sex being revealed only when she improvidently gave birth to a baby during a papal procession. Pope Joan never existed (though the Church long believed she did) but many genuine pontiffs were almost as colourful: Formosus, for example, whose murdered corpse was exhumed, clothed in pontifical vestments, propped up on a throne and subjected to trial; or John XII of whom Gibbon wrote: 'his rapes of virgins and widows deterred female pilgrims from visiting the shrine of St Peter lest, in the devout act, they should be violated by his successor. Others earned respect, including Leo the Great who protected Rome from the Huns and the Goths, and Gregory the Great who struggled manfully with the emperor for supremacy. After calamitous crusades, and 70-year exile in Avignon, came the larger-than-life pontiffs of the Renassiance the Borgias and the Medicis ('God has given us the papacy; let us now enjoy it'). Pius VII had to contend with Napoleon, Pius IX to steer the papacy through the storm of the Risorgimento. John Julius Norwich brings the story up-to-date with lively investigations into the anti-semitism of Pius XII, the possible murder of John Paul I and the phenomenon of the Polish John Paul II. From here the glories of the Byznatium to the decay of Rome, from the Albigensian Heresy to sexual misbehaviour within the Church today, the pace never slackens. John Julius Norwich, an agnostic with no religious axe to grind, has a thrilling and important tale to tell and in this rich, authoritative book he does it full justice. Members Reviews: Good overall Much of this book was interesting and would serve as a good introduction, though, as I have studied the Popes at some length, I am not really this books stated audience. Norwich didn't appear to desire to emphasis some of the more ridiculous aspects of the Medieval Popes (Popes and anti-Popes, Kings and anti-Kings, let me show you them), which, if I'm honest, are some of my favourite parts of Papal history. The ridiculousness of the medieval Church is rather fun for obvious reasons and also as, ironically, it is the point at which the Papacy begins to establish itself as a temporal power. I disagreed with some of his conclusions with regards to the Renaissance Popes however. For better and more specific information on the Borgias for instance, try Christopher Hibberts book and the biographies of Lucrezia and Cesare by Sarah Bradford. Hibbert also has a decent book on the Medici, which I would recommend over Paul Stratherns which is, in my opinion, a bit homophobic. The Medici family had a number of gay men, including Leo X, so this is significant. However, it was a good overall summary of Papal history, but one should always read (or listen) with an open and critical mind. The performance of Michael Jayston was very, very good and kept the attention very well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Luthers-Fortress-Audiobook/B00WF5H2MW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Luther's Fortress Subtitle: Martin Luther and His Reformation Under Siege Author: James Reston, Jr. Narrator: David Cochran Heath Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From a celebrated religious scholar comes a riveting account of the Catholic Church's failed attempt to crush Martin Luther and his Reformation. In 1521 the Catholic Church was hunting for Martin Luther. Angered by the Christian reformer's unapologetic criticisms of the Church, the Holy Roman emperor had called for him "to be apprehended and punished as a notorious heretic". Knowing that inquisitors would murder the monk and crush his fragile movement if they caught him, Luther's followers spirited him away to Wartburg Castle in central Germany. There Luther hid for the next eight months as his fate - and that of the Reformation - hung in the balance. In Luther's Fortress acclaimed religious historian James Reston, Jr., describes this crucial but little-known episode in Luther's life. While at Wartburg Luther translated the Bible, fought his inner demons, and held together his fractious and increasingly radicalized movement from afar. A gripping portrait of the theologian at a transformational moment, Luther's Fortress reveals how Luther and his Reformation emerged from Wartburg Castle stronger than ever. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Reston) Tue, 05 May 2015 21:07:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Luthers-Fortress-Audiobook/B00WF5H2MW thebookvoice.com 06:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Luther's Fortress Subtitle: Martin Luther and His Reformation Under Siege Author: James Reston, Jr. Narrator: David Cochran Heath Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From a celebrated religious scholar comes a riveting account of the Catholic Church's failed attempt to crush Martin Luther and his Reformation. In 1521 the Catholic Church was hunting for Martin Luther. Angered by the Christian reformer's unapologetic criticisms of the Church, the Holy Roman emperor had called for him "to be apprehended and punished as a notorious heretic". Knowing that inquisitors would murder the monk and crush his fragile movement if they caught him, Luther's followers spirited him away to Wartburg Castle in central Germany. There Luther hid for the next eight months as his fate - and that of the Reformation - hung in the balance. In Luther's Fortress acclaimed religious historian James Reston, Jr., describes this crucial but little-known episode in Luther's life. While at Wartburg Luther translated the Bible, fought his inner demons, and held together his fractious and increasingly radicalized movement from afar. A gripping portrait of the theologian at a transformational moment, Luther's Fortress reveals how Luther and his Reformation emerged from Wartburg Castle stronger than ever. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Luther's Fortress Subtitle: Martin Luther and His Reformation Under Siege Author: James Reston, Jr. Narrator: David Cochran Heath Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From a celebrated religious scholar comes a riveting account of the Catholic Church's failed attempt to crush Martin Luther and his Reformation. In 1521 the Catholic Church was hunting for Martin Luther. Angered by the Christian reformer's unapologetic criticisms of the Church, the Holy Roman emperor had called for him "to be apprehended and punished as a notorious heretic". Knowing that inquisitors would murder the monk and crush his fragile movement if they caught him, Luther's followers spirited him away to Wartburg Castle in central Germany. There Luther hid for the next eight months as his fate - and that of the Reformation - hung in the balance. In Luther's Fortress acclaimed religious historian James Reston, Jr., describes this crucial but little-known episode in Luther's life. While at Wartburg Luther translated the Bible, fought his inner demons, and held together his fractious and increasingly radicalized movement from afar. A gripping portrait of the theologian at a transformational moment, Luther's Fortress reveals how Luther and his Reformation emerged from Wartburg Castle stronger than ever. Members Reviews: A mighty Fortress is Martin Luther This is one of the best books I've read this year. It tells us how we got to where we are. Martin Luther was rough cut but brilliant https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-the-Popes-Volume-III-Audiobook/B018F05BLE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Popes, Volume III Subtitle: The Protestant Reformation to the Twenty-First Century Author: Wyatt North Narrator: David Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The office of bishop of Rome is one of the most powerful positions in the world. As an ancient institution stretching back for centuries, the papacy has a history that is marked by archaic and modern customs alike. The history of the men who have held this position is fraught with villainous and heroic actions that have left a profound impact on the development of civilization as we know it, both in the West and East. The popes led the early Church through persecution, acquired temporal power through the actions of Constantine, oversaw the universal Church in the early Middle Ages, were steeped in various scandals in the late middle ages, saw their secular power stripped in the modern period, and were instrumental in the rise and fall of various kingdoms and nations. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Wyatt North) Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:13:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-the-Popes-Volume-III-Audiobook/B018F05BLE thebookvoice.com 03:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Popes, Volume III Subtitle: The Protestant Reformation to the Twenty-First Century Author: Wyatt North Narrator: David Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The office of bishop of Rome is one of the most powerful positions in the world. As an ancient institution stretching back for centuries, the papacy has a history that is marked by archaic and modern customs alike. The history of the men who have held this position is fraught with villainous and heroic actions that have left a profound impact on the development of civilization as we know it, both in the West and East. The popes led the early Church through persecution, acquired temporal power through the actions of Constantine, oversaw the universal Church in the early Middle Ages, were steeped in various scandals in the late middle ages, saw their secular power stripped in the modern period, and were instrumental in the rise and fall of various kingdoms and nations. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the Popes, Volume III Subtitle: The Protestant Reformation to the Twenty-First Century Author: Wyatt North Narrator: David Glass Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Wyatt North Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The office of bishop of Rome is one of the most powerful positions in the world. As an ancient institution stretching back for centuries, the papacy has a history that is marked by archaic and modern customs alike. The history of the men who have held this position is fraught with villainous and heroic actions that have left a profound impact on the development of civilization as we know it, both in the West and East. The popes led the early Church through persecution, acquired temporal power through the actions of Constantine, oversaw the universal Church in the early Middle Ages, were steeped in various scandals in the late middle ages, saw their secular power stripped in the modern period, and were instrumental in the rise and fall of various kingdoms and nations. Members Reviews: Good overview of papacy This is not a fast paced novel but also is not a dry textbook. It is a fast easy reading overview of the popes. It went well with a daily reading I was doing on the popes to give you a long view of the Church. Dull, but significant Not much fun to read about the sordid history of the papacy, but does cover a lot with little embellishments. The 3 volumes of this book provide a great summary of the Popes and much history-----good and bad---of ... The 3 volumes of this book provide a great summary of the Popes and much history-----good and bad---of the The three volumes of this book provide a good story of all thr popes----both good and bad popes. As a bonus you also get some interesting Catholic Church history. Read all three volumes. Joseph Three Stars Not the best historical read. Nice History Nice History of popes.... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Strange-Gods-Audiobook/B01BIBK70C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Gods Subtitle: A Secular History of Conversion Author: Susan Jacoby Narrator: Elizabeth Wiley Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this original and riveting exploration, Susan Jacoby argues that conversion - especially in the free American "religious marketplace" - is too often viewed only within the conventional and simplistic narrative of personal reinvention and divine grace. Instead, the author places conversions within a secular social context that has, at various times, included the force of a unified church and state, desire for upward economic mobility, and interreligious marriage. Moving through time, continents, and cultures, Jacoby examines conversions to authoritarian secular ideologies. She also provides portraits of individual converts, including the Catholic Church father Augustine of Hippo; the German Jewish convert to Catholicism Edith Stein, murdered at Auschwitz and canonized by the church; boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who scandalized white Americans in the 1960s by becoming a Muslim; and even politicians such as George W. Bush. Finally, Jacoby takes on the question of why the freedom to choose a religion - or to reject religion altogether - is a fundamental human rights issue that remains a breeding ground for violence in areas of the world that never experienced an Enlightenment. Critic Reviews: "Jacoby draws the first detailed maps of a terrain that has been very much in need of intelligent, careful cartography." (Kirkus) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Susan Jacoby) Tue, 16 Feb 2016 02:53:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Strange-Gods-Audiobook/B01BIBK70C thebookvoice.com 19:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Gods Subtitle: A Secular History of Conversion Author: Susan Jacoby Narrator: Elizabeth Wiley Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this original and riveting exploration, Susan Jacoby argues that conversion - especially in the free American "religious marketplace" - is too often viewed only within the conventional and simplistic narrative of personal reinvention and divine grace. Instead, the author places conversions within a secular social context that has, at various times, included the force of a unified church and state, desire for upward economic mobility, and interreligious marriage. Moving through time, continents, and cultures, Jacoby examines conversions to authoritarian secular ideologies. She also provides portraits of individual converts, including the Catholic Church father Augustine of Hippo; the German Jewish convert to Catholicism Edith Stein, murdered at Auschwitz and canonized by the church; boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who scandalized white Americans in the 1960s by becoming a Muslim; and even politicians such as George W. Bush. Finally, Jacoby takes on the question of why the freedom to choose a religion - or to reject religion altogether - is a fundamental human rights issue that remains a breeding ground for violence in areas of the world that never experienced an Enlightenment. Critic Reviews: "Jacoby draws the first detailed maps of a terrain that has been very much in need of intelligent, careful cartography." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Gods Subtitle: A Secular History of Conversion Author: Susan Jacoby Narrator: Elizabeth Wiley Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this original and riveting exploration, Susan Jacoby argues that conversion - especially in the free American "religious marketplace" - is too often viewed only within the conventional and simplistic narrative of personal reinvention and divine grace. Instead, the author places conversions within a secular social context that has, at various times, included the force of a unified church and state, desire for upward economic mobility, and interreligious marriage. Moving through time, continents, and cultures, Jacoby examines conversions to authoritarian secular ideologies. She also provides portraits of individual converts, including the Catholic Church father Augustine of Hippo; the German Jewish convert to Catholicism Edith Stein, murdered at Auschwitz and canonized by the church; boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who scandalized white Americans in the 1960s by becoming a Muslim; and even politicians such as George W. Bush. Finally, Jacoby takes on the question of why the freedom to choose a religion - or to reject religion altogether - is a fundamental human rights issue that remains a breeding ground for violence in areas of the world that never experienced an Enlightenment. Critic Reviews: "Jacoby draws the first detailed maps of a terrain that has been very much in need of intelligent, careful cartography." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Our own fabrications Strange Gods was entertaining enough that I listened it through is less than a week. My joy in hearing her framing of religion rests in my being Eastern Orthodox and certain of Gregory of Nyssa's understanding of the community labeled "church". Many of us dwell in the church because it is where we were raised and where all my friends are. Or, it is where we think the greatest return will be gained, here and now or later with the resurrection. Dr. Jacoby wrote a marvelous book describing where, probably, 99 of us reside. For the religious and for the atheist Excellent book, excellent read. It is written for people of all faiths or none. It is a fantastic description of the history and impact of religious conversions in society. Highly recommended! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Islam-and-the-History-of-Islamic-Terror-Audiobook/B01BX5DN8Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Islam and the History of Islamic Terror Subtitle: Understanding the Role God Plays in a Muslim World Author: Timothy Aldred Narrator: Steve Chase Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-16 Publisher: Eye on Life Publications, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Islam. Muslim. Muhammad. Allah. Terror. Ever Wonder How it All Began? Islamic faith is becoming increasingly topical as time goes by. It's in the news constantly, yet many people are clueless as to the circumstances under which the religion began. This audiobook is designed to offer the context of the history of Islam from its inception, keeping the main focus on its more focalized radical forms. Do you find it suspicious that the three modern religions all have covert spirits initiating their founders? Can the history and foundation of Islam shed light on the role the religion plays in a modern world? Inside you'll learn: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Timothy Aldred) Fri, 19 Feb 2016 19:58:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Islam-and-the-History-of-Islamic-Terror-Audiobook/B01BX5DN8Q thebookvoice.com 01:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Islam and the History of Islamic Terror Subtitle: Understanding the Role God Plays in a Muslim World Author: Timothy Aldred Narrator: Steve Chase Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-16 Publisher: Eye on Life Publications, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Islam. Muslim. Muhammad. Allah. Terror. Ever Wonder How it All Began? Islamic faith is becoming increasingly topical as time goes by. It's in the news constantly, yet many people are clueless as to the circumstances under which the religion began. This audiobook is designed to offer the context of the history of Islam from its inception, keeping the main focus on its more focalized radical forms. Do you find it suspicious that the three modern religions all have covert spirits initiating their founders? Can the history and foundation of Islam shed light on the role the religion plays in a modern world? Inside you'll learn: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Islam and the History of Islamic Terror Subtitle: Understanding the Role God Plays in a Muslim World Author: Timothy Aldred Narrator: Steve Chase Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-16 Publisher: Eye on Life Publications, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Islam. Muslim. Muhammad. Allah. Terror. Ever Wonder How it All Began? Islamic faith is becoming increasingly topical as time goes by. It's in the news constantly, yet many people are clueless as to the circumstances under which the religion began. This audiobook is designed to offer the context of the history of Islam from its inception, keeping the main focus on its more focalized radical forms. Do you find it suspicious that the three modern religions all have covert spirits initiating their founders? Can the history and foundation of Islam shed light on the role the religion plays in a modern world? Inside you'll learn: Members Reviews: Not a book to read - poorly done This is a very short book, hardly a book at all â about fifty pages. It tries to present what Muslims believe and how Islam affects their view of the world and behavior. About half the bookâs focus is on terrorism. The book was too short to provide any useful analysis of Islam and its relationship with terrorism. Besides that, it was poorly executed. While I agree that Islamic beliefs can lead some Muslims groups and individuals to perpetrate acts of terrorism, this is not the book to read if your interests encompasses this topic. I will say that Islam is not the only religion that leads to violence. Practically all religions can bare interpretations that lead to violent acts. This includes violence that is not defined as terrorism. I am thinking about child and spousal abuse as two prominent ones. The only exception might be Jainism, but I have not investigated it; I only read it in some book that I donât recall (maybe a Sam Harris book). Do not bother to read. Great and mandatory reading. This is an amazing and interesting reading due to all the terrorist attacks in the last few weks and the sensationalism in the news. This well-written book will teach you the ancient history of Islam, where the ignorance of many people and the lack of education create a denomination that serve personal and political interests. Also, this publication studies the legacy of Muhammad and the ideology that has been used in order to serve private interests. I strongly recommend this reading to all the people that wants to understand a little more about the Islam. Unveil the truth Nowadays many things are happening in the name of Islam. Some are busy to promote the religion among others while some are ready to kill. This book will give you many information about Islam,it's relation with terror and extrimism. Politicians how use religion for their purpose and many things. Informative read on Islam This is an informative guide to Islam and the history of it, and give a good overview of the religious beliefs of the people there. It gives you a good understanding of Muslims and their culture and what is different to other religions. Itâs a well written book that gives a good overview of different areas of Islam and one I would recommend reading if you are interested in this subject. Excellent Resource! This book presents a profound overview on Islam, its history and its practices. It also touches on the rise of Islamic terror and how it all started. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Historys-Most-Powerful-Witches-and-Wizards-Audiobook/B01N4EGJ4S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History's Most Powerful Witches and Wizards Subtitle: 2 Books in 1 Author: Desmond Wilde Narrator: Charles D. Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-16 Publisher: Desmond Wilde Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Meet the most powerful witches and wizards from around the world. Learn about their lives, their magick, how they impacted the world, and their secrets and powerful spells. Witches have always worried, scared, and fascinated people in equal measure. From dark magic to home remedies, they have been part of the cultural landscape for people across the world. From Europe to the Americas, Asia to Africa, the idea of women who delve deep into magic has created some of the most enduring stories in the history of humanity. Often, these stories blend the real with the unreal, truth with fiction, and magick with the mundane. In this book, we will look at witches from across the world and over many thousands of years. Throughout this book, we will look into the history of witchcraft as it has been practiced over several centuries. Not only that, but we will look into some of the spells that they relied upon for their power. By studying their specific arts, we can better understand the scope and the power of witchcraft. If you would like to know more about history's most powerful witches, then download this book and get to grips with some of the strangest, oddest, most magical, and most twisted tales in human history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Desmond Wilde) Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:33:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Historys-Most-Powerful-Witches-and-Wizards-Audiobook/B01N4EGJ4S thebookvoice.com 06:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History's Most Powerful Witches and Wizards Subtitle: 2 Books in 1 Author: Desmond Wilde Narrator: Charles D. Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-16 Publisher: Desmond Wilde Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Meet the most powerful witches and wizards from around the world. Learn about their lives, their magick, how they impacted the world, and their secrets and powerful spells. Witches have always worried, scared, and fascinated people in equal measure. From dark magic to home remedies, they have been part of the cultural landscape for people across the world. From Europe to the Americas, Asia to Africa, the idea of women who delve deep into magic has created some of the most enduring stories in the history of humanity. Often, these stories blend the real with the unreal, truth with fiction, and magick with the mundane. In this book, we will look at witches from across the world and over many thousands of years. Throughout this book, we will look into the history of witchcraft as it has been practiced over several centuries. Not only that, but we will look into some of the spells that they relied upon for their power. By studying their specific arts, we can better understand the scope and the power of witchcraft. If you would like to know more about history's most powerful witches, then download this book and get to grips with some of the strangest, oddest, most magical, and most twisted tales in human history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History's Most Powerful Witches and Wizards Subtitle: 2 Books in 1 Author: Desmond Wilde Narrator: Charles D. Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-16 Publisher: Desmond Wilde Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Meet the most powerful witches and wizards from around the world. Learn about their lives, their magick, how they impacted the world, and their secrets and powerful spells. Witches have always worried, scared, and fascinated people in equal measure. From dark magic to home remedies, they have been part of the cultural landscape for people across the world. From Europe to the Americas, Asia to Africa, the idea of women who delve deep into magic has created some of the most enduring stories in the history of humanity. Often, these stories blend the real with the unreal, truth with fiction, and magick with the mundane. In this book, we will look at witches from across the world and over many thousands of years. Throughout this book, we will look into the history of witchcraft as it has been practiced over several centuries. Not only that, but we will look into some of the spells that they relied upon for their power. By studying their specific arts, we can better understand the scope and the power of witchcraft. If you would like to know more about history's most powerful witches, then download this book and get to grips with some of the strangest, oddest, most magical, and most twisted tales in human history. Members Reviews: Good summary I ready enjoyed this book but would have loved to see much more detail about their lives and even what made them a witch or wizard as it isn't always clear. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Story-of-the-Bible-Audiobook/B004PL84SU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the Bible Author: Peter Whitfield Narrator: Oliver Ford Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: History or myth? The word of God or the words of men? What is the Bible? This history, especially written for this recording, describes clearly and concisely how the Bible came into being, what it contains, and its appearance in the ancient languages of Aramaic, Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. After 400 years, the King James Version remains a religious text and a literary epic, though many other translations before and since - William Tyndale, the Good News Bible - have influenced generations. This fascinating, accessible introduction places the Bible in its religious and cultural context, showing why men lived and died in its shadow. Editorial Reviews: Peter Whitfield's accessible introduction to the Bible, aimed at the secular listener, approaches literary and theological material from historical and cultural perspectives. The contents of the brief audiobook are narrow, with a cursory overview of the Old and New Testaments. The bulk of the material deals with the history of biblical scholarship and the influence of the Bible on Western - primarily Protestant - civilization. The highlight of the production is Oliver Davies's narration, in which he presents the material like a skilled Oxford don. Davies's silken articulation makes for a listening experience that has both melodic elegance and a scholarly patina. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Whitfield) Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:00:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Story-of-the-Bible-Audiobook/B004PL84SU thebookvoice.com 02:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the Bible Author: Peter Whitfield Narrator: Oliver Ford Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: History or myth? The word of God or the words of men? What is the Bible? This history, especially written for this recording, describes clearly and concisely how the Bible came into being, what it contains, and its appearance in the ancient languages of Aramaic, Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. After 400 years, the King James Version remains a religious text and a literary epic, though many other translations before and since - William Tyndale, the Good News Bible - have influenced generations. This fascinating, accessible introduction places the Bible in its religious and cultural context, showing why men lived and died in its shadow. Editorial Reviews: Peter Whitfield's accessible introduction to the Bible, aimed at the secular listener, approaches literary and theological material from historical and cultural perspectives. The contents of the brief audiobook are narrow, with a cursory overview of the Old and New Testaments. The bulk of the material deals with the history of biblical scholarship and the influence of the Bible on Western - primarily Protestant - civilization. The highlight of the production is Oliver Davies's narration, in which he presents the material like a skilled Oxford don. Davies's silken articulation makes for a listening experience that has both melodic elegance and a scholarly patina. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the Bible Author: Peter Whitfield Narrator: Oliver Ford Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: History or myth? The word of God or the words of men? What is the Bible? This history, especially written for this recording, describes clearly and concisely how the Bible came into being, what it contains, and its appearance in the ancient languages of Aramaic, Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. After 400 years, the King James Version remains a religious text and a literary epic, though many other translations before and since - William Tyndale, the Good News Bible - have influenced generations. This fascinating, accessible introduction places the Bible in its religious and cultural context, showing why men lived and died in its shadow. Editorial Reviews: Peter Whitfield's accessible introduction to the Bible, aimed at the secular listener, approaches literary and theological material from historical and cultural perspectives. The contents of the brief audiobook are narrow, with a cursory overview of the Old and New Testaments. The bulk of the material deals with the history of biblical scholarship and the influence of the Bible on Western - primarily Protestant - civilization. The highlight of the production is Oliver Davies's narration, in which he presents the material like a skilled Oxford don. Davies's silken articulation makes for a listening experience that has both melodic elegance and a scholarly patina. Members Reviews: Fascinating account An excellent overview of the history of the Bible and its influence, which will be of interest to all listeners, whether or not they believe the Bible to be the word of God. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Book-of-Genesis-A-Biography-Audiobook/B009XFXA5U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Genesis: A Biography Subtitle: Lives of the Great Religious Books Author: Ronald Hendel Narrator: Mark Moseley Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During its 2,500-year life, the book of Genesis has been the keystone to almost every important claim about reality, humanity, and God in Judaism and Christianity. And it continues to play a central role in debates about science, politics, and human rights. With clarity and skill, acclaimed biblical scholar Ronald Hendel provides a panoramic history of this iconic book, exploring its impact on Western religion, philosophy, science, politics, literature, and more. Hendel traces how Genesis has shaped views of reality, and how changing views of reality have shaped interpretations of Genesis. Literal and figurative readings have long competed with each other. Hendel tells how Luther's criticisms of traditional figurative accounts of Genesis undermined the Catholic Church; how Galileo made the radical argument that the cosmology of Genesis wasn't scientific evidence; and how Spinoza made the equally radical argument that the scientific method should be applied to Genesis itself. Indeed, Hendel shows how many high points of Western thought and art have taken the form of encounters with Genesis - from Paul and Augustine to Darwin, Emily Dickinson, and Kafka. From debates about slavery, gender, and sexuality to the struggles over creationism and evolution, Genesis has shaped our world and continues to do so today. This wide-ranging account tells the remarkable story of the life of Genesis like no other book. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ronald Hendel) Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:18:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Book-of-Genesis-A-Biography-Audiobook/B009XFXA5U thebookvoice.com 06:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Genesis: A Biography Subtitle: Lives of the Great Religious Books Author: Ronald Hendel Narrator: Mark Moseley Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During its 2,500-year life, the book of Genesis has been the keystone to almost every important claim about reality, humanity, and God in Judaism and Christianity. And it continues to play a central role in debates about science, politics, and human rights. With clarity and skill, acclaimed biblical scholar Ronald Hendel provides a panoramic history of this iconic book, exploring its impact on Western religion, philosophy, science, politics, literature, and more. Hendel traces how Genesis has shaped views of reality, and how changing views of reality have shaped interpretations of Genesis. Literal and figurative readings have long competed with each other. Hendel tells how Luther's criticisms of traditional figurative accounts of Genesis undermined the Catholic Church; how Galileo made the radical argument that the cosmology of Genesis wasn't scientific evidence; and how Spinoza made the equally radical argument that the scientific method should be applied to Genesis itself. Indeed, Hendel shows how many high points of Western thought and art have taken the form of encounters with Genesis - from Paul and Augustine to Darwin, Emily Dickinson, and Kafka. From debates about slavery, gender, and sexuality to the struggles over creationism and evolution, Genesis has shaped our world and continues to do so today. This wide-ranging account tells the remarkable story of the life of Genesis like no other book. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Genesis: A Biography Subtitle: Lives of the Great Religious Books Author: Ronald Hendel Narrator: Mark Moseley Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During its 2,500-year life, the book of Genesis has been the keystone to almost every important claim about reality, humanity, and God in Judaism and Christianity. And it continues to play a central role in debates about science, politics, and human rights. With clarity and skill, acclaimed biblical scholar Ronald Hendel provides a panoramic history of this iconic book, exploring its impact on Western religion, philosophy, science, politics, literature, and more. Hendel traces how Genesis has shaped views of reality, and how changing views of reality have shaped interpretations of Genesis. Literal and figurative readings have long competed with each other. Hendel tells how Luther's criticisms of traditional figurative accounts of Genesis undermined the Catholic Church; how Galileo made the radical argument that the cosmology of Genesis wasn't scientific evidence; and how Spinoza made the equally radical argument that the scientific method should be applied to Genesis itself. Indeed, Hendel shows how many high points of Western thought and art have taken the form of encounters with Genesis - from Paul and Augustine to Darwin, Emily Dickinson, and Kafka. From debates about slavery, gender, and sexuality to the struggles over creationism and evolution, Genesis has shaped our world and continues to do so today. This wide-ranging account tells the remarkable story of the life of Genesis like no other book. Members Reviews: One of The Best Written and Thought Provoking of Its Kind Hendel's book is a thought provoking, well-researched, concisely constructed and thoroughly enjoyable discussion of the major themes and paradoxes of one of the great foundational works of history, moral philosophy, and, yes, literature. It is obvious that Robert Hendel knows his topic and the four millennia of ideas that have evolved as Judaism, Christianity and both Western and Eastern thought have grappled with the meanings of Genesis. Those who complain about the purported lack of depth in this small volume miss the true purpose of this series and similar concise histories or examinations of complex topics: it makes the reader think--and want to read more. Professor Hendel's book accomplishes this end even better than most of this genre. His bibliographical Notes contain a wealth of source books that would take even the most voracious reader decades to read and it is abundantly clear that Hendel has not only spent those decades studying great authors from Philo to Spinoza to Augustine, but has dedicated much of his life to a thoughtful consideration of not only what Genesis has meant to human history, but what it means to the world going forward. The best two nights of reading I have had this year and, thanks to his Notes, the expectation of many more to come. great overview of changing views of genesis While I am familiar with some interpretations of the Bible, I was unaware how much those interpretations change over time. I cannot address the scholarly aspect of this book, but I think it is a great introduction into the ways the Bible, especially Genesis, has been seen and how those interpretations are related to larger cultural and historical issues. The writing is sometimes repetitive and could sometimes be a clearer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Bible-Audiobook/B002V5J4U4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bible Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: John Riches Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This Very Short Introduction looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations. It explores how the Bible was written, the development of the canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Riches) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:30:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Bible-Audiobook/B002V5J4U4 thebookvoice.com 04:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bible Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: John Riches Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This Very Short Introduction looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations. It explores how the Bible was written, the development of the canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bible Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: John Riches Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This Very Short Introduction looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations. It explores how the Bible was written, the development of the canon, the role of Biblical criticism, the appropriation of the Bible in high and popular culture, and its use for political ends. Members Reviews: An introduction to how the bible is used and read My biggest complaint is the editorial decisions about what to focus on. This is intended to be a brief introduction to the bible. I purchased it because I have been looking for an intro book to give to friends. But only about 1/3 was really about the bible. There is an OK chapter on the writing of the bible. And a better chapter about the creation of the canon. But then there is a chapter on changes in reading the bible that was focused on a new reading being heretical first, then accepted. That is true sometimes, but only marginally useful. There is also chapters on the bible in politics and culture. But no discussion about the actual content of the bible. I would say that is a pretty big oversight. Very, Very Interesting I've been a Bible-reading christian for 20 years, and this book gave me a new perspective on the Bible and answered many questions which even my pastor couldn't do. Where most Bible-related books focus on the content, this Very Short Introduction is all about the context -- the different time periods in which the various books were written that make up the Bible. It gives a very interesting view of the different writers as well as the different readers of the Bible through the centuries. And it even explains the Bible and politics -- a combination which you won't find in any conventional religious bookstore. The book's neutrality is what makes it particularly interesting and "listenable" -- the author doesn't assume that the reader has any knowledge of the Bible, and he doesn't expect the reader to become a believer after listening to this book. This is a welcome deviation from the obviously biased perspectives which one will find in any bookstore, either for or against the Bible. The icing on the cake is the professional narration at a comfortable pace -- I listened to the entire 5 hours+ in two sittings without ever having to pause and rewind because I missed something. Thank you Audible! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sharia-Law-Audiobook/B073XTVJP8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sharia Law Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Religious Laws That Governed Islamic Societies Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its affiliated "lone wolf" attackers garnering much media coverage, there is a concern that attempts by radical Muslims to attack Westerners is one stage in a longer process to spread Islam and Sharia law. The term Sharia is generally used in a vague manner, particularly by media outlets and political pundits. In essence, Sharia law refers to the body of laws and culture surrounding religious prescriptions in Islam. It encompasses the Qur'an, the Hadith, as well as legal opinions developed since Islam's inception in the 7th century CE. While many Muslims claim that legal opinions on particular topics have been settled and the community as a whole accepts certain actions as right or wrong, one can see this may not always be the case when delving deeper. An interesting fact about Islam is that there is no central governing body of the religion, like the Pope and the Vatican in Roman Catholicism. Instead, there are Muslim religious scholars and leaders around the world who utilize particular standards of practice to enact rulings on the issue of the day. In fact, it is possible to search for databases developed and maintained by Muslim religious leaders containing religious rulings, or fatwas, on a variety of topics that touch the everyday lives of Muslims around the world. So, Sharia law is not a monolithic entity that coherently and ubiquitously controls each aspect of Muslims' lives. Instead, one should view Sharia law as a process by which norms, traditions, and values are negotiated and renegotiated based on the context in which Muslims live. This audiobook explores the basics of Sharia law in Islam and how it is rooted in the important foundations set by the prophet Muhammad during his lifetime, as well as the traditions developed after his passing by the Caliphs. It is important as well to look at the conditions of life in the Arabian Peninsula prior to the founding of Islam so that we may juxtapose and understand the changes that took place when Muhammad was called to prophethood. This book also chronicles the development of Sharia law under the Sunni Ottoman Empire, as well as the Shi'a Safavid Empire, to understand Sharia law's development within both sects of Islam. In most cases, religious leaders like muftis provide fatwas so as to provide guidance to believers based on the original sources (the Qur'an and the Hadith). These various topics are chosen to provide a broad analysis of various issues surrounding Sharia law so that a newcomer may understand law in Islam beyond the headlines and, rather, see into the lives of Muslims affected by these laws and processes. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 18 Jul 2017 19:24:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sharia-Law-Audiobook/B073XTVJP8 thebookvoice.com 01:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sharia Law Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Religious Laws That Governed Islamic Societies Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its affiliated "lone wolf" attackers garnering much media coverage, there is a concern that attempts by radical Muslims to attack Westerners is one stage in a longer process to spread Islam and Sharia law. The term Sharia is generally used in a vague manner, particularly by media outlets and political pundits. In essence, Sharia law refers to the body of laws and culture surrounding religious prescriptions in Islam. It encompasses the Qur'an, the Hadith, as well as legal opinions developed since Islam's inception in the 7th century CE. While many Muslims claim that legal opinions on particular topics have been settled and the community as a whole accepts certain actions as right or wrong, one can see this may not always be the case when delving deeper. An interesting fact about Islam is that there is no central governing body of the religion, like the Pope and the Vatican in Roman Catholicism. Instead, there are Muslim religious scholars and leaders around the world who utilize particular standards of practice to enact rulings on the issue of the day. In fact, it is possible to search for databases developed and maintained by Muslim religious leaders containing religious rulings, or fatwas, on a variety of topics that touch the everyday lives of Muslims around the world. So, Sharia law is not a monolithic entity that coherently and ubiquitously controls each aspect of Muslims' lives. Instead, one should view Sharia law as a process by which norms, traditions, and values are negotiated and renegotiated based on the context in which Muslims live. This audiobook explores the basics of Sharia law in Islam and how it is rooted in the important foundations set by the prophet Muhammad during his lifetime, as well as the traditions developed after his passing by the Caliphs. It is important as well to look at the conditions of life in the Arabian Peninsula prior to the founding of Islam so that we may juxtapose and understand the changes that took place when Muhammad was called to prophethood. This book also chronicles the development of Sharia law under the Sunni Ottoman Empire, as well as the Shi'a Safavid Empire, to understand Sharia law's development within both sects of Islam. In most cases, religious leaders like muftis provide fatwas so as to provide guidance to believers based on the original sources (the Qur'an and the Hadith). These various topics are chosen to provide a broad analysis of various issues surrounding Sharia law so that a newcomer may understand law in Islam beyond the headlines and, rather, see into the lives of Muslims affected by these laws and processes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sharia Law Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Religious Laws That Governed Islamic Societies Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its affiliated "lone wolf" attackers garnering much media coverage, there is a concern that attempts by radical Muslims to attack Westerners is one stage in a longer process to spread Islam and Sharia law. The term Sharia is generally used in a vague manner, particularly by media outlets and political pundits. In essence, Sharia law refers to the body of laws and culture surrounding religious prescriptions in Islam. It encompasses the Qur'an, the Hadith, as well as legal opinions developed since Islam's inception in the 7th century CE. While many Muslims claim that legal opinions on particular topics have been settled and the community as a whole accepts certain actions as right or wrong, one can see this may not always be the case when delving deeper. An interesting fact about Islam is that there is no central governing body of the religion, like the Pope and the Vatican in Roman Catholicism. Instead, there are Muslim religious scholars and leaders around the world who utilize particular standards of practice to enact rulings on the issue of the day. In fact, it is possible to search for databases developed and maintained by Muslim religious leaders containing religious rulings, or fatwas, on a variety of topics that touch the everyday lives of Muslims around the world. So, Sharia law is not a monolithic entity that coherently and ubiquitously controls each aspect of Muslims' lives. Instead, one should view Sharia law as a process by which norms, traditions, and values are negotiated and renegotiated based on the context in which Muslims live. This audiobook explores the basics of Sharia law in Islam and how it is rooted in the important foundations set by the prophet Muhammad during his lifetime, as well as the traditions developed after his passing by the Caliphs. It is important as well to look at the conditions of life in the Arabian Peninsula prior to the founding of Islam so that we may juxtapose and understand the changes that took place when Muhammad was called to prophethood. This book also chronicles the development of Sharia law under the Sunni Ottoman Empire, as well as the Shi'a Safavid Empire, to understand Sharia law's development within both sects of Islam. In most cases, religious leaders like muftis provide fatwas so as to provide guidance to believers based on the original sources (the Qur'an and the Hadith). These various topics are chosen to provide a broad analysis of various issues surrounding Sharia law so that a newcomer may understand law in Islam beyond the headlines and, rather, see into the lives of Muslims affected by these laws and processes. Members Reviews: Provides a history of Sharia Law, but none of its priciples. Decent summary of the history of Sharia law. It provides NO information on what is in the law. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dialogue-of-Civilizations-Audiobook/B01M0L54B0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dialogue of Civilizations Author: Jill Carroll Narrator: Christine Leto Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-16 Publisher: Tughra Books Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Fethullah Glen is a Turkish intellectual, scholar, and activist whose influence over a new Islamic intellectual, social, and spiritual revival is revealed in this insightful book. Listeners will gain a fuller understanding of where Glen stands on issues of inherent human value and dignity, freedom of thought, education and taking responsibility for creating society and the world. In addition, listeners will also see how different perspectives across time, geography, and worldview can still find points on which to engage in dialogue and find a deep resonance. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jill Carroll) Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:05:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dialogue-of-Civilizations-Audiobook/B01M0L54B0 thebookvoice.com 04:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dialogue of Civilizations Author: Jill Carroll Narrator: Christine Leto Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-16 Publisher: Tughra Books Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Fethullah Glen is a Turkish intellectual, scholar, and activist whose influence over a new Islamic intellectual, social, and spiritual revival is revealed in this insightful book. Listeners will gain a fuller understanding of where Glen stands on issues of inherent human value and dignity, freedom of thought, education and taking responsibility for creating society and the world. In addition, listeners will also see how different perspectives across time, geography, and worldview can still find points on which to engage in dialogue and find a deep resonance. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dialogue of Civilizations Author: Jill Carroll Narrator: Christine Leto Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-16 Publisher: Tughra Books Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Fethullah Glen is a Turkish intellectual, scholar, and activist whose influence over a new Islamic intellectual, social, and spiritual revival is revealed in this insightful book. Listeners will gain a fuller understanding of where Glen stands on issues of inherent human value and dignity, freedom of thought, education and taking responsibility for creating society and the world. In addition, listeners will also see how different perspectives across time, geography, and worldview can still find points on which to engage in dialogue and find a deep resonance. Members Reviews: Pleasantly surprising The author finds resonances among the views of a prominent Turkish Muslim scholar and those of Confucius, Plato, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and Jean Paul Sartre on crucial themes such as inherent human value, moral dignity, freedom, education and responsibility. It is amazing to see those resonances among these significant figures who are seperated by oceans or continents in space and centuries in time. The author must especially be commended for her bringing into dialogue of a 20th century atheist French philosopher (Sartre) and a contemporary, very devout Muslim thinker on the issue of responsibility. A must read for those who do not buy into the thesis (prescription?) of the clash of civilizations. The foreword by Prof. Akbar Ahmed is a gem by itself. Five Stars very nice book some insider info I am glad I waited until tonight to write the review: Dr Carroll spoke at Stanford, and I had the opportunity to listen to her answers to various questions regarding the book, as well as some general background about how, when and why the book was written. In a nutshell, the book compares the ideas of Gulen, a Turkish Muslim intellectual and scholar, with ideas of famous philosophers on various subjects, such as education, ideal human being, and responsibility. It is a thin book, about 100 pages, and Dr. Carroll tried to make it accessible to the public by cutting out in-depth academic hair-splitting. She also does not assume familiarity with the works of any philosophers mentioned therein. But do not be fooled, this is not a book you can read in a single session. I often had to stop and contemplate, and digest all the information I read, especially since I was not a social science major. So, it took me a while to finish. Overall, an interesting read. In her own words, she chose to write on Gulen because she thinks the schools and other activities/projects of the people in Gulen movement can play a crucial role in promoting peaceful coexistence of people from different backgrounds. The book is not an antithesis of the famous "clash of civilizations": she personally thinks the clash is possible, even probable, but not inevitable. The only way to avoid it, she asserts, is to value each other simply because we are human. That is why she demonstrates in her book how ideas of philosophers of vastly different backgrounds resonate with each other. We are all human, and we can certainly find a lot of things we agree on. This is not to overlook our differences, but rather acknowledging and welcoming the differences as a reality of life. We need to learn with each other. One of the most intriguing chapters is the chapter on responsibility, where Dr. Carroll compares the ideas of Gulen on responsibility with Sartre, famous French existentialist philosopher, who is also an atheist. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Dead-Sea-Scrolls-Audiobook/B003D6P7HO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Sea Scrolls Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Timothy Lim Narrator: A. C. Fellner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Everyone has heard of of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but amidst the conspiracies, the politics, and the sensational claims, it can be difficult to separate the myths from the reality. Here, Timothy Lim presents the true facts and leading theories behind the cultural and historical background of the scrolls, and examines their significance for our understanding of the Old Testament and the origins of Christianity and Judaism. Lim tells the fascinating story of the scrolls since their discovery and explains their cultural context through the archaeology and history of the Dead Sea region. He discusses the science behind their deciphering and dating, and does not omit the cast of characters, scandals, and controversies that have hastened the scrolls' rise to the status of cultural icons. Beginning with their discovery in the 1940s, through the political, legal, and scholary controversies that still persist today, public interest in the Dead Sea Scrolls has remained exceptionally high. This is an accessible and well-written mini-history that will appeal to anyone interested in the true history of these fascinating documents. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Timothy Lim) Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:07:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Dead-Sea-Scrolls-Audiobook/B003D6P7HO thebookvoice.com 04:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Sea Scrolls Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Timothy Lim Narrator: A. C. Fellner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Everyone has heard of of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but amidst the conspiracies, the politics, and the sensational claims, it can be difficult to separate the myths from the reality. Here, Timothy Lim presents the true facts and leading theories behind the cultural and historical background of the scrolls, and examines their significance for our understanding of the Old Testament and the origins of Christianity and Judaism. Lim tells the fascinating story of the scrolls since their discovery and explains their cultural context through the archaeology and history of the Dead Sea region. He discusses the science behind their deciphering and dating, and does not omit the cast of characters, scandals, and controversies that have hastened the scrolls' rise to the status of cultural icons. Beginning with their discovery in the 1940s, through the political, legal, and scholary controversies that still persist today, public interest in the Dead Sea Scrolls has remained exceptionally high. This is an accessible and well-written mini-history that will appeal to anyone interested in the true history of these fascinating documents. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Sea Scrolls Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction Author: Timothy Lim Narrator: A. C. Fellner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Everyone has heard of of the Dead Sea Scrolls, but amidst the conspiracies, the politics, and the sensational claims, it can be difficult to separate the myths from the reality. Here, Timothy Lim presents the true facts and leading theories behind the cultural and historical background of the scrolls, and examines their significance for our understanding of the Old Testament and the origins of Christianity and Judaism. Lim tells the fascinating story of the scrolls since their discovery and explains their cultural context through the archaeology and history of the Dead Sea region. He discusses the science behind their deciphering and dating, and does not omit the cast of characters, scandals, and controversies that have hastened the scrolls' rise to the status of cultural icons. Beginning with their discovery in the 1940s, through the political, legal, and scholary controversies that still persist today, public interest in the Dead Sea Scrolls has remained exceptionally high. This is an accessible and well-written mini-history that will appeal to anyone interested in the true history of these fascinating documents. Members Reviews: Too much detail What could Timothy Lim have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Relate the scrolls to the bible more Any additional comments? He tries to make you an expert in interpretation of the scrolls. I wanted someone who is already an expert to tell me what they do and don't say. Author too close to the subject to share it. Is there anything you would change about this book? Although the concept of a popular primer on the topic is great, Timothy Lim is too close to the subject to communicate it to lay readers. While his academic credentials are excellent, he all too easily lapses into jargon and a passive voice that would be associated with an academic work. This is a brief journey through the subject for non academics and needs to be light and engaging, something that a popular writer or journalist with some distance from the story would have been better able to deliver. Would you ever listen to anything by Timothy Lim again? Not if there was an alternative. What didnt you like about A. C. Fellners performance? His delivery has too much gravity and was often delivering a book that was already rather dry in the style a soporific bible reading. Could you see The Dead Sea Scrolls being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be? No Any additional comments? Academics write good academic books and popular writers write good popular books. Very rarely is an academic able to write a good popular book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Searchers-Audiobook/B00AFG23G8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Searchers Subtitle: A Quest for Faith in the Valley of Doubt Author: Joseph Loconte Narrator: Tom Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-30-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In a world drenched in violence and oppression, here was a man armed with a message of peace and freedom. Into lives nearly overwhelmed by grief and sorrow, he brought compassion and healing and the deepest joy. To people who felt like outcasts and aliens, he showed the way home. And then, in one devastating night, all their hopes collapsed.This is where our story begins - in the valley of despair. It is a tale of two friends, a stranger, and a search for truth in a world gone mad with doubt. Historian Joseph Loconte unlocks the meaning of their exchange, set in the chaotic days following the execution of Jesus of Nazareth. Drawing from literature, film, philosophy, history, and politics, Loconte shows how this biblical drama is an integral part of our own story. Sooner or later, we will find ourselves among the searchers. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph Loconte) Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:47:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Searchers-Audiobook/B00AFG23G8 thebookvoice.com 06:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Searchers Subtitle: A Quest for Faith in the Valley of Doubt Author: Joseph Loconte Narrator: Tom Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-30-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In a world drenched in violence and oppression, here was a man armed with a message of peace and freedom. Into lives nearly overwhelmed by grief and sorrow, he brought compassion and healing and the deepest joy. To people who felt like outcasts and aliens, he showed the way home. And then, in one devastating night, all their hopes collapsed.This is where our story begins - in the valley of despair. It is a tale of two friends, a stranger, and a search for truth in a world gone mad with doubt. Historian Joseph Loconte unlocks the meaning of their exchange, set in the chaotic days following the execution of Jesus of Nazareth. Drawing from literature, film, philosophy, history, and politics, Loconte shows how this biblical drama is an integral part of our own story. Sooner or later, we will find ourselves among the searchers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Searchers Subtitle: A Quest for Faith in the Valley of Doubt Author: Joseph Loconte Narrator: Tom Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-30-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In a world drenched in violence and oppression, here was a man armed with a message of peace and freedom. Into lives nearly overwhelmed by grief and sorrow, he brought compassion and healing and the deepest joy. To people who felt like outcasts and aliens, he showed the way home. And then, in one devastating night, all their hopes collapsed.This is where our story begins - in the valley of despair. It is a tale of two friends, a stranger, and a search for truth in a world gone mad with doubt. Historian Joseph Loconte unlocks the meaning of their exchange, set in the chaotic days following the execution of Jesus of Nazareth. Drawing from literature, film, philosophy, history, and politics, Loconte shows how this biblical drama is an integral part of our own story. Sooner or later, we will find ourselves among the searchers. Members Reviews: TOTALLY OBJECTIVE. Not a story. Not a tale. Not entertaining. The book description (the exact same as on the back of the book) lead me to believe this story discussed faith through a fictional mimic of the Road to Emmaus with two travelers and their journey. THIS IS NOT SO. The novel itself states "It is a tale of two friends, a stranger, and a search for truth in a world gone mad with doubt." And this is a lie. That is what the Road to Emmaus is about, not what this book is about. It is not about two people or a stranger. It is not a tale. It is not fictional, like I had assumed. It is simply a discussion of faith written from an objective point of view by the author. This is no story to it. Just a discussion. Now, it may have some good points about faith. But I was ready to read an entertaining story in order to discover those points. This was not entertaining. Thought-provoking, yes. But not what the description lead me to believe. This is not Amazon's fault. It is the fault of the author for putting such a poor description on the back of his book. He was trying to be too artistic and it became misleading. Still Searching The premise of the book was great, but it didn't deliver. The author explores the road to Emmaus. He takes each passage and explores a little deeper. Unfortunately, he uses a lot allegories using fictional works to illustrate a point. But, they don't bring you any closer to the point he is attempting to make. Some chapters are much better than others. insightful, fascinating, challenging One of the best books I have ever read. It is now on my "must-read" list. I highly recommend it. Four Stars Very good book. Good for people that may be hurting from something that they cannot explain. The Searches Lots of meat here for slow chewing. Good stories, but a few tangents. All in all, a good read. The focus is one of my favorite Bible episodes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/El-Opus-Dei-Spanish-Edition-Audiobook/B071ZJGYYR Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: El Opus Dei [Spanish Edition] Subtitular: Historia y legado de la famosa institución de la Iglesia Católica [History and Legacy of the Famous Institution of the Catholic Church] Autor: Charles River Editors Narrador: Nicholas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 39 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-31-17 Editor: Charles River Editors Calificaciones: 2 de 5 de 3 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: La privación voluntaria de nuestras mayores necesidades físicas y corporales es un concepto que ha existido desde el principio del tiempo, conocido más comúnmente como "mortificación." La biblia hace una de sus más tempranas referencias a la "mortificación de la carne", tal como aparece en Colosenses 3:5, que dice: "Por tanto, mortificad vuestros miembros terrenos: fornicación, impureza, pasiones, malos deseos y la codicia, que es una idolatría." Con el paso del tiempo, este concepto se ha diversificado de una manera más extrema - la mortificación corporal. Estos son actos voluntarios de atroces privaciones y torturas físicas auto infligidas, actos que han suscitado rechazo de parte de la gente. Gracias a la famosa novela de Dan Brown, convertida en tremendo éxito de taquilla, El código Da Vinci, en el que Silas, el monje infame y auto flagelante fue presentado a la audiencia, la mortificación corporal es ahora un término asociado más frecuentemente con el Opus Dei. Un monje albino, horripilante, trastornado y sanguinario, Silas es más recordado por azotarse brutalmente con un cilicio con púas. Para mayor suspenso, la gran obra literaria ha propagado varias falsedades sobre la orden religiosa real; de hecho, el personaje de Silas contiene una de las principales meteduras de pata, ya que en la orden nunca ha habido monjes. Dejando a un lado la magia de Hollywood, el Opus Dei se describe a sí misma como una organización católica de laicos cristianos "ordinarios" y una pequeña fracción de sacerdotes que han dedicado sus vidas a propagar la palabra y el amor de Dios. Su fundador, Josemaría Escrivá, ha sido declarado santo. Aunque algunas personas han tomado con humor la siniestra representación del Opus Dei, de la misma forma que los masones cuando fueron acosados con similares teorías conspirativas, esta pintura de la Orden ha dejado un mal sabor en la boca de muchas personas, incluyendo a los mismos miembros del Opus Dei. Los miembros de la poderosa organización católica se han levantado en su defensa. Dicho esto, aunque de verdad hay una cantidad de deslumbrantes alegaciones que pueden ser refutadas rápidamente, algunos de los escándalos en los que el grupo se ha visto envuelto han dejado a muchas personas desconcertadas. Encima de alegaciones de conexiones e injusto favoritismo por parte del Vaticano, no cesan de aparecer a lo largo de los años crónicas con historias escritas por antiguos miembros Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 31 May 2017 06:52:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/El-Opus-Dei-Spanish-Edition-Audiobook/B071ZJGYYR thebookvoice.com 01:39:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: El Opus Dei [Spanish Edition] Subtitular: Historia y legado de la famosa institución de la Iglesia Católica [History and Legacy of the Famous Institution of the Catholic Church] Autor: Charles River Editors Narrador: Nicholas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 39 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-31-17 Editor: Charles River Editors Calificaciones: 2 de 5 de 3 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: La privación voluntaria de nuestras mayores necesidades físicas y corporales es un concepto que ha existido desde el principio del tiempo, conocido más comúnmente como "mortificación." La biblia hace una de sus más tempranas referencias a la "mortificación de la carne", tal como aparece en Colosenses 3:5, que dice: "Por tanto, mortificad vuestros miembros terrenos: fornicación, impureza, pasiones, malos deseos y la codicia, que es una idolatría." Con el paso del tiempo, este concepto se ha diversificado de una manera más extrema - la mortificación corporal. Estos son actos voluntarios de atroces privaciones y torturas físicas auto infligidas, actos que han suscitado rechazo de parte de la gente. Gracias a la famosa novela de Dan Brown, convertida en tremendo éxito de taquilla, El código Da Vinci, en el que Silas, el monje infame y auto flagelante fue presentado a la audiencia, la mortificación corporal es ahora un término asociado más frecuentemente con el Opus Dei. Un monje albino, horripilante, trastornado y sanguinario, Silas es más recordado por azotarse brutalmente con un cilicio con púas. Para mayor suspenso, la gran obra literaria ha propagado varias falsedades sobre la orden religiosa real; de hecho, el personaje de Silas contiene una de las principales meteduras de pata, ya que en la orden nunca ha habido monjes. Dejando a un lado la magia de Hollywood, el Opus Dei se describe a sí misma como una organización católica de laicos cristianos "ordinarios" y una pequeña fracción de sacerdotes que han dedicado sus vidas a propagar la palabra y el amor de Dios. Su fundador, Josemaría Escrivá, ha sido declarado santo. Aunque algunas personas han tomado con humor la siniestra representación del Opus Dei, de la misma forma que los masones cuando fueron acosados con similares teorías conspirativas, esta pintura de la Orden ha dejado un mal sabor en la boca de muchas personas, incluyendo a los mismos miembros del Opus Dei. Los miembros de la poderosa organización católica se han levantado en su defensa. Dicho esto, aunque de verdad hay una cantidad de deslumbrantes alegaciones que pueden ser refutadas rápidamente, algunos de los escándalos en los que el grupo se ha visto envuelto han dejado a muchas personas desconcertadas. Encima de alegaciones de conexiones e injusto favoritismo por parte del Vaticano, no cesan de aparecer a lo largo de los años crónicas con historias escritas por antiguos miembros Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: El Opus Dei [Spanish Edition] Subtitular: Historia y legado de la famosa institución de la Iglesia Católica [History and Legacy of the Famous Institution of the Catholic Church] Autor: Charles River Editors Narrador: Nicholas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 39 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-31-17 Editor: Charles River Editors Calificaciones: 2 de 5 de 3 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: La privación voluntaria de nuestras mayores necesidades físicas y corporales es un concepto que ha existido desde el principio del tiempo, conocido más comúnmente como "mortificación." La biblia hace una de sus más tempranas referencias a la "mortificación de la carne", tal como aparece en Colosenses 3:5, que dice: "Por tanto, mortificad vuestros miembros terrenos: fornicación, impureza, pasiones, malos deseos y la codicia, que es una idolatría." Con el paso del tiempo, este concepto se ha diversificado de una manera más extrema - la mortificación corporal. Estos son actos voluntarios de atroces privaciones y torturas físicas auto infligidas, actos que han suscitado rechazo de parte de la gente. Gracias a la famosa novela de Dan Brown, convertida en tremendo éxito de taquilla, El código Da Vinci, en el que Silas, el monje infame y auto flagelante fue presentado a la audiencia, la mortificación corporal es ahora un término asociado más frecuentemente con el Opus Dei. Un monje albino, horripilante, trastornado y sanguinario, Silas es más recordado por azotarse brutalmente con un cilicio con púas. Para mayor suspenso, la gran obra literaria ha propagado varias falsedades sobre la orden religiosa real; de hecho, el personaje de Silas contiene una de las principales meteduras de pata, ya que en la orden nunca ha habido monjes. Dejando a un lado la magia de Hollywood, el Opus Dei se describe a sí misma como una organización católica de laicos cristianos "ordinarios" y una pequeña fracción de sacerdotes que han dedicado sus vidas a propagar la palabra y el amor de Dios. Su fundador, Josemaría Escrivá, ha sido declarado santo. Aunque algunas personas han tomado con humor la siniestra representación del Opus Dei, de la misma forma que los masones cuando fueron acosados con similares teorías conspirativas, esta pintura de la Orden ha dejado un mal sabor en la boca de muchas personas, incluyendo a los mismos miembros del Opus Dei. Los miembros de la poderosa organización católica se han levantado en su defensa. Dicho esto, aunque de verdad hay una cantidad de deslumbrantes alegaciones que pueden ser refutadas rápidamente, algunos de los escándalos en los que el grupo se ha visto envuelto han dejado a muchas personas desconcertadas. Encima de alegaciones de conexiones e injusto favoritismo por parte del Vaticano, no cesan de aparecer a lo largo de los años crónicas con historias escritas por antiguos miembros Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/1-and-2-Thessalonians-Through-the-Centuries-Audiobook/B00CBYE1DK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1 and 2 Thessalonians Through the Centuries Author: Anthony C. Thiselton Narrator: Katherine Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This unique commentary on Pauls early letters, by an outstanding New Testament specialist, provides a broad range of original perspectives of how people have interpreted and been influenced by Pauls first two letters. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony C. Thiselton) Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:36:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/1-and-2-Thessalonians-Through-the-Centuries-Audiobook/B00CBYE1DK thebookvoice.com 13:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1 and 2 Thessalonians Through the Centuries Author: Anthony C. Thiselton Narrator: Katherine Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This unique commentary on Pauls early letters, by an outstanding New Testament specialist, provides a broad range of original perspectives of how people have interpreted and been influenced by Pauls first two letters. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1 and 2 Thessalonians Through the Centuries Author: Anthony C. Thiselton Narrator: Katherine Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This unique commentary on Pauls early letters, by an outstanding New Testament specialist, provides a broad range of original perspectives of how people have interpreted and been influenced by Pauls first two letters. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Life-in-India-Traditions-Culture-and-Bollywood-Audiobook/B01AB2YMNW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life in India: Traditions Culture and Bollywood Author: Tom Stewart Narrator: Anand Bhatt Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: r26boutique Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is a complete guide for all ages of listeners out there who wish to know more about the glorious life in India, from its traditions to culture and even sacred acts that most of us never knew about! Have you ever looked deeper into the nitty gritty details of a certain or specific tradition? The history behind all the Indian myths? This is exactly what you'll be hearing about, and, soon enough, you'll be so engrossed in the book that you'll just want to keep listening. We'll be unveiling multiple unknown facts about Indian traditions that were thought to be true only in folktales. What you'll learn in this book: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Stewart) Tue, 12 Jan 2016 22:27:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Life-in-India-Traditions-Culture-and-Bollywood-Audiobook/B01AB2YMNW thebookvoice.com 01:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life in India: Traditions Culture and Bollywood Author: Tom Stewart Narrator: Anand Bhatt Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: r26boutique Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is a complete guide for all ages of listeners out there who wish to know more about the glorious life in India, from its traditions to culture and even sacred acts that most of us never knew about! Have you ever looked deeper into the nitty gritty details of a certain or specific tradition? The history behind all the Indian myths? This is exactly what you'll be hearing about, and, soon enough, you'll be so engrossed in the book that you'll just want to keep listening. We'll be unveiling multiple unknown facts about Indian traditions that were thought to be true only in folktales. What you'll learn in this book: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life in India: Traditions Culture and Bollywood Author: Tom Stewart Narrator: Anand Bhatt Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: r26boutique Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is a complete guide for all ages of listeners out there who wish to know more about the glorious life in India, from its traditions to culture and even sacred acts that most of us never knew about! Have you ever looked deeper into the nitty gritty details of a certain or specific tradition? The history behind all the Indian myths? This is exactly what you'll be hearing about, and, soon enough, you'll be so engrossed in the book that you'll just want to keep listening. We'll be unveiling multiple unknown facts about Indian traditions that were thought to be true only in folktales. What you'll learn in this book: Members Reviews: Simplistic and in need of a thorough proof read. Unfortunately this book is like a child's school assignment, before it's been corrected by the teacher. Despite its claims of thoroughness and completeness, it is a very simplistic, basic view of a fraction of the varied & incredible Indian culture. Don't be fooled the author's English name, as the writer clearly does not have a good grasp of the English language and struggles with even simple phrases. Good Book Great book for everybody who wants to learn more about Indian tradition and culture. There is many amazing information about their history and architecture. I really enjoyed the part about their foods and medicine. Highly recommended for people that want to live in India or are interested in their culture. Terrible! Reads like a Wikipedia article written by a 13 year old. A waste of time and money. One Star Very shallow coverage One Star not true https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Devil-Wins-Audiobook/B00RN9SNZU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil Wins Subtitle: A History of Lying from the Garden of Eden to the Enlightenment Author: Dallas G. Denery II Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Is it ever acceptable to lie? This question plays a surprisingly important role in the story of Europe's transition from medieval to modern society. According to many historians, Europe became modern when Europeans began to lie - that is, when they began to argue that it is sometimes acceptable to lie. This popular account offers a clear trajectory of historical progression from a medieval world of faith, in which every lie is sinful, to a more worldly early modern society in which lying becomes a permissible strategy for self-defense and self-advancement. Unfortunately, this story is wrong. For medieval and early modern Christians, the problem of the lie was the problem of human existence itself. To ask "Is it ever acceptable to lie?" was to ask how we, as sinners, should live in a fallen world. As it turns out, the answer to that question depended on who did the asking. The Devil Wins uncovers the complicated history of lying from the early days of the Catholic Church to the Enlightenment, revealing the diversity of attitudes about lying by considering the question from the perspectives of five representative voices - the Devil, God, theologians, courtiers, and women. Examining works by Augustine, Bonaventure, Martin Luther, Madeleine de Scudry, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and a host of others, Dallas G. Denery II shows how the lie, long thought to be the source of worldly corruption, eventually became the very basis of social cohesion and peace. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dallas G. Denery II) Mon, 05 Jan 2015 03:19:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Devil-Wins-Audiobook/B00RN9SNZU thebookvoice.com 12:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil Wins Subtitle: A History of Lying from the Garden of Eden to the Enlightenment Author: Dallas G. Denery II Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Is it ever acceptable to lie? This question plays a surprisingly important role in the story of Europe's transition from medieval to modern society. According to many historians, Europe became modern when Europeans began to lie - that is, when they began to argue that it is sometimes acceptable to lie. This popular account offers a clear trajectory of historical progression from a medieval world of faith, in which every lie is sinful, to a more worldly early modern society in which lying becomes a permissible strategy for self-defense and self-advancement. Unfortunately, this story is wrong. For medieval and early modern Christians, the problem of the lie was the problem of human existence itself. To ask "Is it ever acceptable to lie?" was to ask how we, as sinners, should live in a fallen world. As it turns out, the answer to that question depended on who did the asking. The Devil Wins uncovers the complicated history of lying from the early days of the Catholic Church to the Enlightenment, revealing the diversity of attitudes about lying by considering the question from the perspectives of five representative voices - the Devil, God, theologians, courtiers, and women. Examining works by Augustine, Bonaventure, Martin Luther, Madeleine de Scudry, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and a host of others, Dallas G. Denery II shows how the lie, long thought to be the source of worldly corruption, eventually became the very basis of social cohesion and peace. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Devil Wins Subtitle: A History of Lying from the Garden of Eden to the Enlightenment Author: Dallas G. Denery II Narrator: Eric Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Is it ever acceptable to lie? This question plays a surprisingly important role in the story of Europe's transition from medieval to modern society. According to many historians, Europe became modern when Europeans began to lie - that is, when they began to argue that it is sometimes acceptable to lie. This popular account offers a clear trajectory of historical progression from a medieval world of faith, in which every lie is sinful, to a more worldly early modern society in which lying becomes a permissible strategy for self-defense and self-advancement. Unfortunately, this story is wrong. For medieval and early modern Christians, the problem of the lie was the problem of human existence itself. To ask "Is it ever acceptable to lie?" was to ask how we, as sinners, should live in a fallen world. As it turns out, the answer to that question depended on who did the asking. The Devil Wins uncovers the complicated history of lying from the early days of the Catholic Church to the Enlightenment, revealing the diversity of attitudes about lying by considering the question from the perspectives of five representative voices - the Devil, God, theologians, courtiers, and women. Examining works by Augustine, Bonaventure, Martin Luther, Madeleine de Scudry, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and a host of others, Dallas G. Denery II shows how the lie, long thought to be the source of worldly corruption, eventually became the very basis of social cohesion and peace. Members Reviews: Thinkers wrestle with scripture, logic, truth I like this a lot. As a legal scholar, I find it stimulating to listen in, as great thinkers over several lifetimes with great care unpacked logical conflicts and gray areas in Christian scripture. At points one can sense them writhing and agonizing over what they found. It must have been daunting for such total believers to face these confusing instances of withheld truths and misleading statements by holy figures within the Word of God itself. These thinkers were employing the best tools of their times, with great passion. Out of this process, a more modern view of truth and observable nature as a reference point was painfully born, as we witness step by step. We hear from such luminaries as Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Descartes, on and on. The patient listener is well rewarded. The narrator I think had an ideal voice and tone for the material. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ten-Prayers-That-Changed-the-World-Audiobook/B01BVREXJE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ten Prayers That Changed the World Subtitle: Extraordinary Stories of Faith That Shaped the Course of History Author: Jean-Pierre Isbouts Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From time immemorial, prayer has provided comfort in our darkest hours, stirred us to action beyond what we thought possible, and shown us the way through seemingly insurmountable challenges. In this engaging tour of world history, author and historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts takes us on an inspiring tour of 10 prayers that played pivotal roles in world events. The prayers range from the divine inspiration of Joan of Arc to Martin Luther's hymn "A Mighty Fortress", from George Washington's prayerful words to the newly formed American states to the horrors of Auschwitz, and from Constantine the Great's prayer before battle to Gandhi's deeply moving prayer of peace. Ten Prayers That Changed the World delves into the moments in history when faith and prayer intersected with the course of mankind. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jean-Pierre Isbouts) Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:24:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ten-Prayers-That-Changed-the-World-Audiobook/B01BVREXJE thebookvoice.com 07:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ten Prayers That Changed the World Subtitle: Extraordinary Stories of Faith That Shaped the Course of History Author: Jean-Pierre Isbouts Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From time immemorial, prayer has provided comfort in our darkest hours, stirred us to action beyond what we thought possible, and shown us the way through seemingly insurmountable challenges. In this engaging tour of world history, author and historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts takes us on an inspiring tour of 10 prayers that played pivotal roles in world events. The prayers range from the divine inspiration of Joan of Arc to Martin Luther's hymn "A Mighty Fortress", from George Washington's prayerful words to the newly formed American states to the horrors of Auschwitz, and from Constantine the Great's prayer before battle to Gandhi's deeply moving prayer of peace. Ten Prayers That Changed the World delves into the moments in history when faith and prayer intersected with the course of mankind. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ten Prayers That Changed the World Subtitle: Extraordinary Stories of Faith That Shaped the Course of History Author: Jean-Pierre Isbouts Narrator: Adam Verner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From time immemorial, prayer has provided comfort in our darkest hours, stirred us to action beyond what we thought possible, and shown us the way through seemingly insurmountable challenges. In this engaging tour of world history, author and historian Jean-Pierre Isbouts takes us on an inspiring tour of 10 prayers that played pivotal roles in world events. The prayers range from the divine inspiration of Joan of Arc to Martin Luther's hymn "A Mighty Fortress", from George Washington's prayerful words to the newly formed American states to the horrors of Auschwitz, and from Constantine the Great's prayer before battle to Gandhi's deeply moving prayer of peace. Ten Prayers That Changed the World delves into the moments in history when faith and prayer intersected with the course of mankind. Members Reviews: gives you the. chance to think freely although there ate prayers just from christian world it makes you to think about the coexistence of all religions https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/La-historia-de-la-division-suni-y-chii-The-History-of-the-Sunni-vs-Shiite-Division-Audiobook/B076KWSH3B Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: La historia de la división suní y chií [The History of the Sunni vs. Shiite Division] Subtitular: Entendiendo las divisiones dentro del Islam [Understanding Divisions Within Islam] Autor: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrador: Nicolas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-23-17 Editor: Charles River Editors Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Diferentes ramas de la misma religión son la excepción más que la regla, y han tenido un profundo impacto en la historia. El cisma entre las iglesias ortodoxa y católica influyó en las relaciones entre las naciones de toda Europa, y la intolerancia religiosa basada en diferentes creencias cristianas llevó a la persecución y la violencia por todo el continente durante siglos. La Reforma Protestante dividió el cristianismo aún más, y los resultados culminaron en la increíblemente destructiva Guerra de los Treinta Años en el siglo XVII. Hoy, la división religiosa más importante es entre los sunitas y los chiíes (chiítas) dentro del Islam. A diferencia de las divisiones en otras religiones (entre judíos conservadores y ortodoxos o católicos y cristianos protestantes) la división entre los sunitas y los chiíes ha existido desde hace tanto como la propia fe, y surgió rápidamente de las tensiones creadas por la crisis política después de la muerte del Profeta Mahoma. En cierto sentido, lo que ahora son dos formas diferentes de Islam inicialmente comenzó como facciones políticas dentro del cuerpo unificado de creyentes musulmanes. En los últimos siglos, los cristianos han sido en su mayoría capaces de vivir junto a sus correligionarios, pero la división entre los sunitas y los chiíes es todavía tan pronunciada que muchos adherentes de cada rama se ven con desdén o incluso como apóstatas o no creyentes La división religiosa es quizás la línea de falla más importante en el turbulento Medio Oriente de hoy, con naciones sunitas como Egipto y Arabia Saudita en desacuerdo con naciones chiíes como Irán. En niveles inferiores, grupos no estatales como el Estado Islámico y Hezbollah están luchando entre sí en formas que cruzan líneas estatales en lugares como Líbano, Irak y Siria. Aunque técnicamente es una división en la religión, la división ha tenido ramificaciones globales sustanciales durante décadas, y parece que no hay fin a la vista. La historia de la división suní y chií traza los orígenes de la división y los efectos históricos de la división principal dentro del Islam. Aprenderás sobre la historia de los sunitas y chiíes como nunca antes, en muy poco tiempo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:56:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/La-historia-de-la-division-suni-y-chii-The-History-of-the-Sunni-vs-Shiite-Division-Audiobook/B076KWSH3B thebookvoice.com 01:54:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: La historia de la división suní y chií [The History of the Sunni vs. Shiite Division] Subtitular: Entendiendo las divisiones dentro del Islam [Understanding Divisions Within Islam] Autor: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrador: Nicolas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-23-17 Editor: Charles River Editors Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Diferentes ramas de la misma religión son la excepción más que la regla, y han tenido un profundo impacto en la historia. El cisma entre las iglesias ortodoxa y católica influyó en las relaciones entre las naciones de toda Europa, y la intolerancia religiosa basada en diferentes creencias cristianas llevó a la persecución y la violencia por todo el continente durante siglos. La Reforma Protestante dividió el cristianismo aún más, y los resultados culminaron en la increíblemente destructiva Guerra de los Treinta Años en el siglo XVII. Hoy, la división religiosa más importante es entre los sunitas y los chiíes (chiítas) dentro del Islam. A diferencia de las divisiones en otras religiones (entre judíos conservadores y ortodoxos o católicos y cristianos protestantes) la división entre los sunitas y los chiíes ha existido desde hace tanto como la propia fe, y surgió rápidamente de las tensiones creadas por la crisis política después de la muerte del Profeta Mahoma. En cierto sentido, lo que ahora son dos formas diferentes de Islam inicialmente comenzó como facciones políticas dentro del cuerpo unificado de creyentes musulmanes. En los últimos siglos, los cristianos han sido en su mayoría capaces de vivir junto a sus correligionarios, pero la división entre los sunitas y los chiíes es todavía tan pronunciada que muchos adherentes de cada rama se ven con desdén o incluso como apóstatas o no creyentes La división religiosa es quizás la línea de falla más importante en el turbulento Medio Oriente de hoy, con naciones sunitas como Egipto y Arabia Saudita en desacuerdo con naciones chiíes como Irán. En niveles inferiores, grupos no estatales como el Estado Islámico y Hezbollah están luchando entre sí en formas que cruzan líneas estatales en lugares como Líbano, Irak y Siria. Aunque técnicamente es una división en la religión, la división ha tenido ramificaciones globales sustanciales durante décadas, y parece que no hay fin a la vista. La historia de la división suní y chií traza los orígenes de la división y los efectos históricos de la división principal dentro del Islam. Aprenderás sobre la historia de los sunitas y chiíes como nunca antes, en muy poco tiempo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: La historia de la división suní y chií [The History of the Sunni vs. Shiite Division] Subtitular: Entendiendo las divisiones dentro del Islam [Understanding Divisions Within Islam] Autor: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrador: Nicolas Villanueva Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-23-17 Editor: Charles River Editors Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Diferentes ramas de la misma religión son la excepción más que la regla, y han tenido un profundo impacto en la historia. El cisma entre las iglesias ortodoxa y católica influyó en las relaciones entre las naciones de toda Europa, y la intolerancia religiosa basada en diferentes creencias cristianas llevó a la persecución y la violencia por todo el continente durante siglos. La Reforma Protestante dividió el cristianismo aún más, y los resultados culminaron en la increíblemente destructiva Guerra de los Treinta Años en el siglo XVII. Hoy, la división religiosa más importante es entre los sunitas y los chiíes (chiítas) dentro del Islam. A diferencia de las divisiones en otras religiones (entre judíos conservadores y ortodoxos o católicos y cristianos protestantes) la división entre los sunitas y los chiíes ha existido desde hace tanto como la propia fe, y surgió rápidamente de las tensiones creadas por la crisis política después de la muerte del Profeta Mahoma. En cierto sentido, lo que ahora son dos formas diferentes de Islam inicialmente comenzó como facciones políticas dentro del cuerpo unificado de creyentes musulmanes. En los últimos siglos, los cristianos han sido en su mayoría capaces de vivir junto a sus correligionarios, pero la división entre los sunitas y los chiíes es todavía tan pronunciada que muchos adherentes de cada rama se ven con desdén o incluso como apóstatas o no creyentes La división religiosa es quizás la línea de falla más importante en el turbulento Medio Oriente de hoy, con naciones sunitas como Egipto y Arabia Saudita en desacuerdo con naciones chiíes como Irán. En niveles inferiores, grupos no estatales como el Estado Islámico y Hezbollah están luchando entre sí en formas que cruzan líneas estatales en lugares como Líbano, Irak y Siria. Aunque técnicamente es una división en la religión, la división ha tenido ramificaciones globales sustanciales durante décadas, y parece que no hay fin a la vista. La historia de la división suní y chií traza los orígenes de la división y los efectos históricos de la división principal dentro del Islam. Aprenderás sobre la historia de los sunitas y chiíes como nunca antes, en muy poco tiempo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: I was able to learn better about shiites and sunites and have a general better ... I was able to learn better about shiites and sunites and have a general better idea of this religious conflict, which is an actual subject in the middle East. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mecca-and-Medina-Audiobook/B012F4VQJM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mecca and Medina Subtitle: The History of Islam's Holiest Cities Author: Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "There is no doubt in the sanctity of Mecca, but a donkey won't become a Hajj pilgrim by just going through the motions." (Rahman Baba) "Whenever the Prophet...returned from a journey and observed the walls of Madinah, he would make his Mount go fast, and if he was on an animal (i.e., a horse), he would make it gallop because of his love for Madinah." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 30: Hadith 110) The reason for the existence of most of the world's cities is obvious to geography students. New York and Shanghai control deep ports and straddle great rivers, bringing trade from the interior; Paris and London are at the crossing points of major cross-country rivers; Johannesburg sits atop a great mountain of gold ore; and Moscow and Madrid are at the hearts of their great nations, easily able to control even the more distant corners of the land. Mecca is quite different, as the city exists solely because it is holy. Even centuries before the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, the leaders of Mecca established that their city was the preeminent holy site in Western Arabia and established a truce for pilgrims to the city. In the process one effect of this was that Mecca became a center for what might today be described as tourism, as even ancient visitors needed places for food, water, and sleep. At the same time, they could make offerings in the temples and leave with mementos of their time in Mecca. Many also found it convenient to bring their trade goods to the markets of Mecca, where they could find visitors bringing interesting wares from across the region, and the city also enjoyed the status of a trade center. Of course Mecca is now best known for being Islam's holiest city, revered as the birthplace of Muhammad and the site where Allah first revealed the Qu'ran to him. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jesse Harasta) Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:04:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mecca-and-Medina-Audiobook/B012F4VQJM thebookvoice.com 01:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mecca and Medina Subtitle: The History of Islam's Holiest Cities Author: Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "There is no doubt in the sanctity of Mecca, but a donkey won't become a Hajj pilgrim by just going through the motions." (Rahman Baba) "Whenever the Prophet...returned from a journey and observed the walls of Madinah, he would make his Mount go fast, and if he was on an animal (i.e., a horse), he would make it gallop because of his love for Madinah." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 30: Hadith 110) The reason for the existence of most of the world's cities is obvious to geography students. New York and Shanghai control deep ports and straddle great rivers, bringing trade from the interior; Paris and London are at the crossing points of major cross-country rivers; Johannesburg sits atop a great mountain of gold ore; and Moscow and Madrid are at the hearts of their great nations, easily able to control even the more distant corners of the land. Mecca is quite different, as the city exists solely because it is holy. Even centuries before the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, the leaders of Mecca established that their city was the preeminent holy site in Western Arabia and established a truce for pilgrims to the city. In the process one effect of this was that Mecca became a center for what might today be described as tourism, as even ancient visitors needed places for food, water, and sleep. At the same time, they could make offerings in the temples and leave with mementos of their time in Mecca. Many also found it convenient to bring their trade goods to the markets of Mecca, where they could find visitors bringing interesting wares from across the region, and the city also enjoyed the status of a trade center. Of course Mecca is now best known for being Islam's holiest city, revered as the birthplace of Muhammad and the site where Allah first revealed the Qu'ran to him. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mecca and Medina Subtitle: The History of Islam's Holiest Cities Author: Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "There is no doubt in the sanctity of Mecca, but a donkey won't become a Hajj pilgrim by just going through the motions." (Rahman Baba) "Whenever the Prophet...returned from a journey and observed the walls of Madinah, he would make his Mount go fast, and if he was on an animal (i.e., a horse), he would make it gallop because of his love for Madinah." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 30: Hadith 110) The reason for the existence of most of the world's cities is obvious to geography students. New York and Shanghai control deep ports and straddle great rivers, bringing trade from the interior; Paris and London are at the crossing points of major cross-country rivers; Johannesburg sits atop a great mountain of gold ore; and Moscow and Madrid are at the hearts of their great nations, easily able to control even the more distant corners of the land. Mecca is quite different, as the city exists solely because it is holy. Even centuries before the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, the leaders of Mecca established that their city was the preeminent holy site in Western Arabia and established a truce for pilgrims to the city. In the process one effect of this was that Mecca became a center for what might today be described as tourism, as even ancient visitors needed places for food, water, and sleep. At the same time, they could make offerings in the temples and leave with mementos of their time in Mecca. Many also found it convenient to bring their trade goods to the markets of Mecca, where they could find visitors bringing interesting wares from across the region, and the city also enjoyed the status of a trade center. Of course Mecca is now best known for being Islam's holiest city, revered as the birthplace of Muhammad and the site where Allah first revealed the Qu'ran to him. Members Reviews: EXCELLENT In the CHARLES RIVER EDITORS library there are individual ebooks for each of the cities (Mecca and Medina) by the same Author. for each of three books. Quick Read, Very Informative Good solid overview of two cities not well known to Western readers. This is a very good companion book to other texts dealing with Islam and Muslim cultures. This is an information-packed little book, including quite a ... This is an information-packed little book, including quite a bit of history of the Shia-Sunni split. It is the fact that almost all of that topic's material is duplicated in the author's "The History of the Sunni and Shia Split: Understanding the Divisions within Islam" that dropped a star from my rating of this book. I guess it's not plagairism if you and your publisher give yourselves right to copy the material, but still... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Holy-Grail-Audiobook/B0037UT56U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Holy Grail Subtitle: The Pocket Essential Guide Author: Giles Morgan Narrator: Joy Gelardi Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-10 Publisher: Matrix Digital Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Holy Grail is a subject that fascinates and intrigues. Through its various guises as magic cauldron, cornucopia, horn of plenty and chalice cup it has remained at the centre of popular culture, from antiquity right up to the present day. An object of marvel and mystery, it inhabits a place in mythology that has its roots in historical facts. The Grail has been a major inspiration and catalyst for literature and the arts in Western Culture. From Celtic mythology to the flowering of the medieval romances it has in many ways fulfilled its mythical role as a nurturing and regenerative vessel by providing such a rich and seemingly perpetual source of interest to writers and artists. Charting the emergence of the story of the Grail offers a revealing insight into the cultural shift from Celtic paganism to the emergence and domination of Christianity in Western Europe. The influence of Eastern mysticism emerges in the Grail romances as a result of the medieval crusades with its clash of cultures and subsequent cross-pollination of ideas. The Grail has come to symbolise the ultimate achievement in the modern mind and it became an object of fascination for the psychologist Carl Jung and the poet TS Eliot. Wagner, William Blake and the Pre-Raphaelites are just some of the artists to have fallen under its enduring spell. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Giles Morgan) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:06:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Holy-Grail-Audiobook/B0037UT56U thebookvoice.com 03:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Holy Grail Subtitle: The Pocket Essential Guide Author: Giles Morgan Narrator: Joy Gelardi Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-10 Publisher: Matrix Digital Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Holy Grail is a subject that fascinates and intrigues. Through its various guises as magic cauldron, cornucopia, horn of plenty and chalice cup it has remained at the centre of popular culture, from antiquity right up to the present day. An object of marvel and mystery, it inhabits a place in mythology that has its roots in historical facts. The Grail has been a major inspiration and catalyst for literature and the arts in Western Culture. From Celtic mythology to the flowering of the medieval romances it has in many ways fulfilled its mythical role as a nurturing and regenerative vessel by providing such a rich and seemingly perpetual source of interest to writers and artists. Charting the emergence of the story of the Grail offers a revealing insight into the cultural shift from Celtic paganism to the emergence and domination of Christianity in Western Europe. The influence of Eastern mysticism emerges in the Grail romances as a result of the medieval crusades with its clash of cultures and subsequent cross-pollination of ideas. The Grail has come to symbolise the ultimate achievement in the modern mind and it became an object of fascination for the psychologist Carl Jung and the poet TS Eliot. Wagner, William Blake and the Pre-Raphaelites are just some of the artists to have fallen under its enduring spell. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Holy Grail Subtitle: The Pocket Essential Guide Author: Giles Morgan Narrator: Joy Gelardi Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-10 Publisher: Matrix Digital Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Holy Grail is a subject that fascinates and intrigues. Through its various guises as magic cauldron, cornucopia, horn of plenty and chalice cup it has remained at the centre of popular culture, from antiquity right up to the present day. An object of marvel and mystery, it inhabits a place in mythology that has its roots in historical facts. The Grail has been a major inspiration and catalyst for literature and the arts in Western Culture. From Celtic mythology to the flowering of the medieval romances it has in many ways fulfilled its mythical role as a nurturing and regenerative vessel by providing such a rich and seemingly perpetual source of interest to writers and artists. Charting the emergence of the story of the Grail offers a revealing insight into the cultural shift from Celtic paganism to the emergence and domination of Christianity in Western Europe. The influence of Eastern mysticism emerges in the Grail romances as a result of the medieval crusades with its clash of cultures and subsequent cross-pollination of ideas. The Grail has come to symbolise the ultimate achievement in the modern mind and it became an object of fascination for the psychologist Carl Jung and the poet TS Eliot. Wagner, William Blake and the Pre-Raphaelites are just some of the artists to have fallen under its enduring spell. Members Reviews: Excellent "pocket guide" to the Grail This is a short audiobook that is well worth listening to if you are starting to study the Holy Grail for any reason: addicted to Dan Brown, reading Malory, even going back to the source of the Grail legend: France, 1172. It hits the high points of the surprisingly complex history well, and of course entertainingly, because the Grail IS lurid and thrilling: Templars really do come into it, as do Cathar heretics, grand German opera, and those creepy Scottish and English monestaries. All this sounds like a made-up thriller, but is completely historical, so we might as well enjoy. The lectures go from the actual origin -- a famous poet thought it up and then apparently died in mid-sentence in the late 12th century; to the much earlier origin several enthusiastic 13th century writers thought up to complete the missing text; to the considerable effect the Grail had on literature all through the centuries since, and ends with the tremendous modern interest in the Holy Grail expressed in movies and novels and histories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jesus-Jews-Jerusalem-Audiobook/B0114T94VQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jesus, Jews & Jerusalem Subtitle: Past, Present and Future of the City of God Author: Ricky King Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: RicTamily Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: It was a Roman historian and writer, St. Augustine, who coined the phrase "City of God" in a book of the very same title. But the city of God that Augustine was referring to was not in Jerusalem. When Augustine wrote his book, it was hundreds of years after the Jewish city of Jerusalem had been overrun and destroyed by the Roman legions; he was writing of Rome as the city of God and the center of the Roman Catholic faith. In St. Augustine's day, some 400 years after the Romans had laid waste to Jerusalem, the very empire that had destroyed it was completely transformed by it. Just 400 years after the Romans had crushed Jerusalem their official religion was Christianity, a religion which, of course, has its roots in Jerusalem. So, flash forward 400 years after Rome had laid waste to Jerusalem: it was now Rome that was threatened with ruin from invading Visigoth armies. It was the destruction of Rome, not Jerusalem, that inspired Augustine's City of God. The Romans had been completely demoralized by the sacking of their city, and many had started to blame their Christian faith itself for the city's downfall. They started to believe that Rome was being punished for abandoning their traditional pagan Gods for Christianity. St. Augustine wrote City of God as a response to this widespread fear and disillusionment with the faith. In a great attempt to console the souls of the demoralized citizens of Rome, Augustine was the first theologian to argue that there was, in fact, no physical city of God. In his way of thinking, neither Rome nor Jerusalem were cities of God. Augustine stated that the true city of God did not have a zip code or earthly address, but rather resided in heaven itself. And, no matter what happened to Rome, Christians should not be worried, because the true city of God, the "New Jerusalem", was still alive and well and could never be sacked by Visigoths or anyone else. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ricky King) Wed, 08 Jul 2015 05:24:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jesus-Jews-Jerusalem-Audiobook/B0114T94VQ thebookvoice.com 00:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jesus, Jews & Jerusalem Subtitle: Past, Present and Future of the City of God Author: Ricky King Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: RicTamily Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: It was a Roman historian and writer, St. Augustine, who coined the phrase "City of God" in a book of the very same title. But the city of God that Augustine was referring to was not in Jerusalem. When Augustine wrote his book, it was hundreds of years after the Jewish city of Jerusalem had been overrun and destroyed by the Roman legions; he was writing of Rome as the city of God and the center of the Roman Catholic faith. In St. Augustine's day, some 400 years after the Romans had laid waste to Jerusalem, the very empire that had destroyed it was completely transformed by it. Just 400 years after the Romans had crushed Jerusalem their official religion was Christianity, a religion which, of course, has its roots in Jerusalem. So, flash forward 400 years after Rome had laid waste to Jerusalem: it was now Rome that was threatened with ruin from invading Visigoth armies. It was the destruction of Rome, not Jerusalem, that inspired Augustine's City of God. The Romans had been completely demoralized by the sacking of their city, and many had started to blame their Christian faith itself for the city's downfall. They started to believe that Rome was being punished for abandoning their traditional pagan Gods for Christianity. St. Augustine wrote City of God as a response to this widespread fear and disillusionment with the faith. In a great attempt to console the souls of the demoralized citizens of Rome, Augustine was the first theologian to argue that there was, in fact, no physical city of God. In his way of thinking, neither Rome nor Jerusalem were cities of God. Augustine stated that the true city of God did not have a zip code or earthly address, but rather resided in heaven itself. And, no matter what happened to Rome, Christians should not be worried, because the true city of God, the "New Jerusalem", was still alive and well and could never be sacked by Visigoths or anyone else. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jesus, Jews & Jerusalem Subtitle: Past, Present and Future of the City of God Author: Ricky King Narrator: Trevor Clinger Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: RicTamily Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: It was a Roman historian and writer, St. Augustine, who coined the phrase "City of God" in a book of the very same title. But the city of God that Augustine was referring to was not in Jerusalem. When Augustine wrote his book, it was hundreds of years after the Jewish city of Jerusalem had been overrun and destroyed by the Roman legions; he was writing of Rome as the city of God and the center of the Roman Catholic faith. In St. Augustine's day, some 400 years after the Romans had laid waste to Jerusalem, the very empire that had destroyed it was completely transformed by it. Just 400 years after the Romans had crushed Jerusalem their official religion was Christianity, a religion which, of course, has its roots in Jerusalem. So, flash forward 400 years after Rome had laid waste to Jerusalem: it was now Rome that was threatened with ruin from invading Visigoth armies. It was the destruction of Rome, not Jerusalem, that inspired Augustine's City of God. The Romans had been completely demoralized by the sacking of their city, and many had started to blame their Christian faith itself for the city's downfall. They started to believe that Rome was being punished for abandoning their traditional pagan Gods for Christianity. St. Augustine wrote City of God as a response to this widespread fear and disillusionment with the faith. In a great attempt to console the souls of the demoralized citizens of Rome, Augustine was the first theologian to argue that there was, in fact, no physical city of God. In his way of thinking, neither Rome nor Jerusalem were cities of God. Augustine stated that the true city of God did not have a zip code or earthly address, but rather resided in heaven itself. And, no matter what happened to Rome, Christians should not be worried, because the true city of God, the "New Jerusalem", was still alive and well and could never be sacked by Visigoths or anyone else. Members Reviews: A great, informative, and religiously factual book This audiobook was great in helping me learn about the city of Jerusalem when Jesus Christ, our lord and savior, had existed. This book is packed full of cool religious facts. Cool book to listen to! I WANT TO TRAVEL THERE! What did you love best about Jesus, Jews & Jerusalem? I loved how detailed the author was at interlinking Jesus, Jews, and Jerusalem. Jerusalem seems like such an amazing place that I would have been happy with just learning about Jerusalem, in of itself. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Samarkand-Audiobook/B01N7HSTYL Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Samarkand Subtitle: The Underground with a Far-Reaching Impact, Volume Two Author: Hillel Zaltzman Narrator: Shlomo Zacks Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Zacks Audiobooks Production Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Samarkand tells the story of the Chassidic underground that operated in the Soviet Union, upholding Judaism during the rule of Communist terror. Gripping narrative sweeps the listener to distant lands and paints a picture of mysterious figures in Samarkand's alleys, secret Torah study under the constant threat of arrest by the KGB, and the long and hard-fought victory in inspiring Jewish renaissance throughout the Soviet Union. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hillel Zaltzman) Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:56:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Samarkand-Audiobook/B01N7HSTYL thebookvoice.com 12:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Samarkand Subtitle: The Underground with a Far-Reaching Impact, Volume Two Author: Hillel Zaltzman Narrator: Shlomo Zacks Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Zacks Audiobooks Production Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Samarkand tells the story of the Chassidic underground that operated in the Soviet Union, upholding Judaism during the rule of Communist terror. Gripping narrative sweeps the listener to distant lands and paints a picture of mysterious figures in Samarkand's alleys, secret Torah study under the constant threat of arrest by the KGB, and the long and hard-fought victory in inspiring Jewish renaissance throughout the Soviet Union. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Samarkand Subtitle: The Underground with a Far-Reaching Impact, Volume Two Author: Hillel Zaltzman Narrator: Shlomo Zacks Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Zacks Audiobooks Production Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Samarkand tells the story of the Chassidic underground that operated in the Soviet Union, upholding Judaism during the rule of Communist terror. Gripping narrative sweeps the listener to distant lands and paints a picture of mysterious figures in Samarkand's alleys, secret Torah study under the constant threat of arrest by the KGB, and the long and hard-fought victory in inspiring Jewish renaissance throughout the Soviet Union. Members Reviews: Very moving! A deep and meaningful history of courage! I enjoyed it very much and it is very well narrated. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Medina-The-History-of-Islams-Second-Holiest-City-Audiobook/B011LR404M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medina: The History of Islam's Second Holiest City Author: Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Whenever the Prophet...returned from a journey and observed the walls of Madinah, he would make his Mount go fast, and if he was on an animal (i.e., a horse), he would make it gallop because of his love for Madinah." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 30: Hadith 110) The reason for the existence of most of the world's cities is obvious to geography students. New York and Shanghai control deep ports and straddle great rivers, bringing trade from the interior; Paris and London are at the crossing points of major cross-country rivers; Johannesburg sits atop a great mountain of gold ore; and Moscow and Madrid are at the heart of their great nations, easily able to control even the more distant corners of the land. Medina, however, is starkly different. Even centuries before the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, Jews settled on the land to escape persecution at the hands of the Babylonians and Romans, meaning the area and its arid environment brought inhabitants precisely because it wasn't an attractive or resource rich area. In fact, the city fated to become the second holiest city in Islam earned that spot simply by straddling trade routes to the religious city of Mecca, which brought traders and pilgrims in large enough numbers to make it a trade center. Of course, Mecca is now best-known for being Islam's holiest city, and it is revered as the birthplace of Muhammad and the site where Allah first revealed the Qu'ran to him. However, the prophet spent a great deal of time in Medina, especially when he and his supporters found themselves in conflict with the Meccans. Using Medina as a base, Muhammad eventually took Mecca, and both cities became integral parts of the Caliphate that followed. This meant that even as history brought geopolitical changes, Medina remained a city of religious significance for all Muslims, and even though its turbulent history is often overlooked, many people are still quite familiar with the city. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jesse Harasta) Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:35:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Medina-The-History-of-Islams-Second-Holiest-City-Audiobook/B011LR404M thebookvoice.com 01:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medina: The History of Islam's Second Holiest City Author: Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Whenever the Prophet...returned from a journey and observed the walls of Madinah, he would make his Mount go fast, and if he was on an animal (i.e., a horse), he would make it gallop because of his love for Madinah." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 30: Hadith 110) The reason for the existence of most of the world's cities is obvious to geography students. New York and Shanghai control deep ports and straddle great rivers, bringing trade from the interior; Paris and London are at the crossing points of major cross-country rivers; Johannesburg sits atop a great mountain of gold ore; and Moscow and Madrid are at the heart of their great nations, easily able to control even the more distant corners of the land. Medina, however, is starkly different. Even centuries before the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, Jews settled on the land to escape persecution at the hands of the Babylonians and Romans, meaning the area and its arid environment brought inhabitants precisely because it wasn't an attractive or resource rich area. In fact, the city fated to become the second holiest city in Islam earned that spot simply by straddling trade routes to the religious city of Mecca, which brought traders and pilgrims in large enough numbers to make it a trade center. Of course, Mecca is now best-known for being Islam's holiest city, and it is revered as the birthplace of Muhammad and the site where Allah first revealed the Qu'ran to him. However, the prophet spent a great deal of time in Medina, especially when he and his supporters found themselves in conflict with the Meccans. Using Medina as a base, Muhammad eventually took Mecca, and both cities became integral parts of the Caliphate that followed. This meant that even as history brought geopolitical changes, Medina remained a city of religious significance for all Muslims, and even though its turbulent history is often overlooked, many people are still quite familiar with the city. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Medina: The History of Islam's Second Holiest City Author: Jesse Harasta, Charles River Editors Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Whenever the Prophet...returned from a journey and observed the walls of Madinah, he would make his Mount go fast, and if he was on an animal (i.e., a horse), he would make it gallop because of his love for Madinah." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 30: Hadith 110) The reason for the existence of most of the world's cities is obvious to geography students. New York and Shanghai control deep ports and straddle great rivers, bringing trade from the interior; Paris and London are at the crossing points of major cross-country rivers; Johannesburg sits atop a great mountain of gold ore; and Moscow and Madrid are at the heart of their great nations, easily able to control even the more distant corners of the land. Medina, however, is starkly different. Even centuries before the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, Jews settled on the land to escape persecution at the hands of the Babylonians and Romans, meaning the area and its arid environment brought inhabitants precisely because it wasn't an attractive or resource rich area. In fact, the city fated to become the second holiest city in Islam earned that spot simply by straddling trade routes to the religious city of Mecca, which brought traders and pilgrims in large enough numbers to make it a trade center. Of course, Mecca is now best-known for being Islam's holiest city, and it is revered as the birthplace of Muhammad and the site where Allah first revealed the Qu'ran to him. However, the prophet spent a great deal of time in Medina, especially when he and his supporters found themselves in conflict with the Meccans. Using Medina as a base, Muhammad eventually took Mecca, and both cities became integral parts of the Caliphate that followed. This meant that even as history brought geopolitical changes, Medina remained a city of religious significance for all Muslims, and even though its turbulent history is often overlooked, many people are still quite familiar with the city. Members Reviews: GOOD This ebook is very similar to the ebook MECCA having most of its being the same. Medina and Mecca are published by CHARLES RIVER EDITORS. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/La-cruz-de-Cristo-y-la-Lanza-del-Destino-The-Cross-of-Christ-and-the-Spear-of-Destiny-Audiobook/B076KP94JV Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: La cruz de Cristo y la Lanza del Destino [The Cross of Christ and the Spear of Destiny] Subtitular: Cómo las dos reliquias más importantes del cristianismo cambiaron la histori Autor: Gustavo Vázquez Lozano, Charles River Editors Narrador: NV Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-20-17 Editor: Charles River Editors Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Que Jesús de Nazareth (ca. 4 AC-30 DC) fue crucificado es una de las afirmaciones más cercanas a un hecho histórico que pueda hacerse sobre su él. Sobre los detalles de qué hizo o dijo la academia ha pasado siglos debatiendo, pero en este hecho, que sufrió la pena capital a manos de la autoridad romana por medio de la crucifixión, coincide la abrumadora mayoría de los historiadores del mundo antiguo. Que hubo una cruz donde sufrió y murió es, por tanto, la siguiente afirmación lógica. De hecho, su caso no es raro: como él, hubo muchos otros judíos que perecieron clavados a un madero en las afueras de Jerusalén; miles de acuerdo al historiador Josefo, testigo presencial de la gran rebelión contra Roma. La cruz, que era un símbolo de fracaso y vergüenza para quienes morían en ella y sus familias, fue considerada desde el inicio del cristianismo como el momento triunfal en la carrera de su mesías; su crucifixión el momento de su ascensión a su trono como verdadero rey de los judíos. De ahí que, una vez terminada la persecución contra el cristianismo, y pasados los suficientes años, comenzaran a surgir los interesados en buscar la evidencia. Ir en pos de, contemplar, besar y en el mejor de los casos llevarse a casa un pedazo de la histórica cruz fue una de las obsesiones primero de los creyentes, después de reyes y emperadores. Junto con la cruz, siguiendo el relato evangélico, aparece otro objeto que incluso más que el Santo Grial, ha mantenido de una forma u otra su enigmática e inquietante presencia a lo largo de la historia: la lanza de Longinus, el soldado romano que perforó el costado de Jesús. La Verdadera Cruz era una reliquia de sanación y protección, pero la lanza, de acuerdo a la leyenda, era para la guerra y la conquista. "Aquél que posea esta lanza y descubra su secreto tendrá el destino del mundo en sus manos, para bien o para mal." Así lo creyeron los antiguos emperadores del Sacro Imperio Romano, Napoleón e incluso Adolph Hitler. Hasta aquí la leyenda. El verdadero problema surge al apartar el mito y tratar de identificar cómo y cuándo aparecieron por primera vez estas dos reliquias en la historia, y de ahí seguir su complicada historia de siglos, pasando de generación en generación, de mano en mano de reyes y papas; de creyentes a enemigos del cristianismo; cómo fueron perdidas y recuperadas. ¿Es posible que la cruz de Jesús haya sido encontrada trescientos años después de su muerte y que sus fragmentos todavía puedan contemplarse en diversas iglesias del mundo? Este volumen sigue la complicada trayectoria de las dos reliquias existentes más importantes del cristianismo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gustavo Vázquez Lozano) Fri, 20 Oct 2017 07:03:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/La-cruz-de-Cristo-y-la-Lanza-del-Destino-The-Cross-of-Christ-and-the-Spear-of-Destiny-Audiobook/B076KP94JV thebookvoice.com 01:34:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: La cruz de Cristo y la Lanza del Destino [The Cross of Christ and the Spear of Destiny] Subtitular: Cómo las dos reliquias más importantes del cristianismo cambiaron la histori Autor: Gustavo Vázquez Lozano, Charles River Editors Narrador: NV Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-20-17 Editor: Charles River Editors Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Que Jesús de Nazareth (ca. 4 AC-30 DC) fue crucificado es una de las afirmaciones más cercanas a un hecho histórico que pueda hacerse sobre su él. Sobre los detalles de qué hizo o dijo la academia ha pasado siglos debatiendo, pero en este hecho, que sufrió la pena capital a manos de la autoridad romana por medio de la crucifixión, coincide la abrumadora mayoría de los historiadores del mundo antiguo. Que hubo una cruz donde sufrió y murió es, por tanto, la siguiente afirmación lógica. De hecho, su caso no es raro: como él, hubo muchos otros judíos que perecieron clavados a un madero en las afueras de Jerusalén; miles de acuerdo al historiador Josefo, testigo presencial de la gran rebelión contra Roma. La cruz, que era un símbolo de fracaso y vergüenza para quienes morían en ella y sus familias, fue considerada desde el inicio del cristianismo como el momento triunfal en la carrera de su mesías; su crucifixión el momento de su ascensión a su trono como verdadero rey de los judíos. De ahí que, una vez terminada la persecución contra el cristianismo, y pasados los suficientes años, comenzaran a surgir los interesados en buscar la evidencia. Ir en pos de, contemplar, besar y en el mejor de los casos llevarse a casa un pedazo de la histórica cruz fue una de las obsesiones primero de los creyentes, después de reyes y emperadores. Junto con la cruz, siguiendo el relato evangélico, aparece otro objeto que incluso más que el Santo Grial, ha mantenido de una forma u otra su enigmática e inquietante presencia a lo largo de la historia: la lanza de Longinus, el soldado romano que perforó el costado de Jesús. La Verdadera Cruz era una reliquia de sanación y protección, pero la lanza, de acuerdo a la leyenda, era para la guerra y la conquista. "Aquél que posea esta lanza y descubra su secreto tendrá el destino del mundo en sus manos, para bien o para mal." Así lo creyeron los antiguos emperadores del Sacro Imperio Romano, Napoleón e incluso Adolph Hitler. Hasta aquí la leyenda. El verdadero problema surge al apartar el mito y tratar de identificar cómo y cuándo aparecieron por primera vez estas dos reliquias en la historia, y de ahí seguir su complicada historia de siglos, pasando de generación en generación, de mano en mano de reyes y papas; de creyentes a enemigos del cristianismo; cómo fueron perdidas y recuperadas. ¿Es posible que la cruz de Jesús haya sido encontrada trescientos años después de su muerte y que sus fragmentos todavía puedan contemplarse en diversas iglesias del mundo? Este volumen sigue la complicada trayectoria de las dos reliquias existentes más importantes del cristianismo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: La cruz de Cristo y la Lanza del Destino [The Cross of Christ and the Spear of Destiny] Subtitular: Cómo las dos reliquias más importantes del cristianismo cambiaron la histori Autor: Gustavo Vázquez Lozano, Charles River Editors Narrador: NV Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-20-17 Editor: Charles River Editors Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Que Jesús de Nazareth (ca. 4 AC-30 DC) fue crucificado es una de las afirmaciones más cercanas a un hecho histórico que pueda hacerse sobre su él. Sobre los detalles de qué hizo o dijo la academia ha pasado siglos debatiendo, pero en este hecho, que sufrió la pena capital a manos de la autoridad romana por medio de la crucifixión, coincide la abrumadora mayoría de los historiadores del mundo antiguo. Que hubo una cruz donde sufrió y murió es, por tanto, la siguiente afirmación lógica. De hecho, su caso no es raro: como él, hubo muchos otros judíos que perecieron clavados a un madero en las afueras de Jerusalén; miles de acuerdo al historiador Josefo, testigo presencial de la gran rebelión contra Roma. La cruz, que era un símbolo de fracaso y vergüenza para quienes morían en ella y sus familias, fue considerada desde el inicio del cristianismo como el momento triunfal en la carrera de su mesías; su crucifixión el momento de su ascensión a su trono como verdadero rey de los judíos. De ahí que, una vez terminada la persecución contra el cristianismo, y pasados los suficientes años, comenzaran a surgir los interesados en buscar la evidencia. Ir en pos de, contemplar, besar y en el mejor de los casos llevarse a casa un pedazo de la histórica cruz fue una de las obsesiones primero de los creyentes, después de reyes y emperadores. Junto con la cruz, siguiendo el relato evangélico, aparece otro objeto que incluso más que el Santo Grial, ha mantenido de una forma u otra su enigmática e inquietante presencia a lo largo de la historia: la lanza de Longinus, el soldado romano que perforó el costado de Jesús. La Verdadera Cruz era una reliquia de sanación y protección, pero la lanza, de acuerdo a la leyenda, era para la guerra y la conquista. "Aquél que posea esta lanza y descubra su secreto tendrá el destino del mundo en sus manos, para bien o para mal." Así lo creyeron los antiguos emperadores del Sacro Imperio Romano, Napoleón e incluso Adolph Hitler. Hasta aquí la leyenda. El verdadero problema surge al apartar el mito y tratar de identificar cómo y cuándo aparecieron por primera vez estas dos reliquias en la historia, y de ahí seguir su complicada historia de siglos, pasando de generación en generación, de mano en mano de reyes y papas; de creyentes a enemigos del cristianismo; cómo fueron perdidas y recuperadas. ¿Es posible que la cruz de Jesús haya sido encontrada trescientos años después de su muerte y que sus fragmentos todavía puedan contemplarse en diversas iglesias del mundo? Este volumen sigue la complicada trayectoria de las dos reliquias existentes más importantes del cristianismo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lost-Temple-of-Java-Audiobook/B00K8916T2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Temple of Java Subtitle: The Mysteries of Borobudur, the World's Largest Buddhist Temple Author: Phil Grabsky Narrator: Janet Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-14 Publisher: Seventh Art Productions Ltd. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Borobudur in Central Java has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple, built out of 1.6 million blocks of worked volcanic stone and containing three miles of relief carvings and 504 statues of Buddha. Yet for 1,000 years it lay deserted in the jungle until it was rediscovered by none other than the famous Englishman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. In 1811, at the age of 30, Raffles became Java's Lieutenant-Governor. When reports reached him of a huge structure deep in the jungle he went to investigate. Unlike other explorers of the age his first reaction was not to hack the temple to bits. He had it surveyed, sketched and described in exact detail. This book - like Raffles - seeks to solve the mysteries of Borobudur. Who built the temple? How was it constructed? What was it for? And why was it abandoned so soon after completion? bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Phil Grabsky) Mon, 12 May 2014 16:17:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lost-Temple-of-Java-Audiobook/B00K8916T2 thebookvoice.com 03:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Temple of Java Subtitle: The Mysteries of Borobudur, the World's Largest Buddhist Temple Author: Phil Grabsky Narrator: Janet Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-14 Publisher: Seventh Art Productions Ltd. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Borobudur in Central Java has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple, built out of 1.6 million blocks of worked volcanic stone and containing three miles of relief carvings and 504 statues of Buddha. Yet for 1,000 years it lay deserted in the jungle until it was rediscovered by none other than the famous Englishman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. In 1811, at the age of 30, Raffles became Java's Lieutenant-Governor. When reports reached him of a huge structure deep in the jungle he went to investigate. Unlike other explorers of the age his first reaction was not to hack the temple to bits. He had it surveyed, sketched and described in exact detail. This book - like Raffles - seeks to solve the mysteries of Borobudur. Who built the temple? How was it constructed? What was it for? And why was it abandoned so soon after completion? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost Temple of Java Subtitle: The Mysteries of Borobudur, the World's Largest Buddhist Temple Author: Phil Grabsky Narrator: Janet Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-14 Publisher: Seventh Art Productions Ltd. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Borobudur in Central Java has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. It is the world's largest Buddhist temple, built out of 1.6 million blocks of worked volcanic stone and containing three miles of relief carvings and 504 statues of Buddha. Yet for 1,000 years it lay deserted in the jungle until it was rediscovered by none other than the famous Englishman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. In 1811, at the age of 30, Raffles became Java's Lieutenant-Governor. When reports reached him of a huge structure deep in the jungle he went to investigate. Unlike other explorers of the age his first reaction was not to hack the temple to bits. He had it surveyed, sketched and described in exact detail. This book - like Raffles - seeks to solve the mysteries of Borobudur. Who built the temple? How was it constructed? What was it for? And why was it abandoned so soon after completion? Members Reviews: Obsessed with Stamford Raffles I thought this would explain the genesis and scheme of Borobudur, but instead found a hagiography of Sir Stamford Raffles who has his place in the story of Borobudur, but surely only a bit part given he came along about a thousand years after it was built. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Opus-Dei-Audiobook/B06XX5YBBG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Opus Dei Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Catholic Church's Famous Institution Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The intentional deprivation of one's most physical and carnal needs is a concept that has existed since the beginning of time, more commonly known as "mortification". The Bible makes one of the earliest references to "mortification of the flesh", as seen in Colossians 3:5, which reads, "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry." As time progressed, this concept has branched out into a more extreme form - corporal mortification. These are cases of voluntary acts of agonizing self-inflicted deprivation and physical torture, acts that have aroused much contempt from the public. Thanks to Dan Brown's best-selling novel turned blockbuster mega-hit, The Da Vinci Code, in which audiences were introduced to Silas, the villainous, self-whipping monk, corporal mortification is now a term most often associated with Opus Dei. A creepy, deranged, and blood-thirsty albino monk, Silas is most remembered for viciously whipping himself with a nail-embedded cilice. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Fri, 31 Mar 2017 18:16:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Opus-Dei-Audiobook/B06XX5YBBG thebookvoice.com 01:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Opus Dei Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Catholic Church's Famous Institution Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The intentional deprivation of one's most physical and carnal needs is a concept that has existed since the beginning of time, more commonly known as "mortification". The Bible makes one of the earliest references to "mortification of the flesh", as seen in Colossians 3:5, which reads, "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry." As time progressed, this concept has branched out into a more extreme form - corporal mortification. These are cases of voluntary acts of agonizing self-inflicted deprivation and physical torture, acts that have aroused much contempt from the public. Thanks to Dan Brown's best-selling novel turned blockbuster mega-hit, The Da Vinci Code, in which audiences were introduced to Silas, the villainous, self-whipping monk, corporal mortification is now a term most often associated with Opus Dei. A creepy, deranged, and blood-thirsty albino monk, Silas is most remembered for viciously whipping himself with a nail-embedded cilice. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Opus Dei Subtitle: The History and Legacy of the Catholic Church's Famous Institution Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The intentional deprivation of one's most physical and carnal needs is a concept that has existed since the beginning of time, more commonly known as "mortification". The Bible makes one of the earliest references to "mortification of the flesh", as seen in Colossians 3:5, which reads, "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry." As time progressed, this concept has branched out into a more extreme form - corporal mortification. These are cases of voluntary acts of agonizing self-inflicted deprivation and physical torture, acts that have aroused much contempt from the public. Thanks to Dan Brown's best-selling novel turned blockbuster mega-hit, The Da Vinci Code, in which audiences were introduced to Silas, the villainous, self-whipping monk, corporal mortification is now a term most often associated with Opus Dei. A creepy, deranged, and blood-thirsty albino monk, Silas is most remembered for viciously whipping himself with a nail-embedded cilice. Members Reviews: File this one under the truth is stranger than fiction ... File this one under the truth is stranger than fiction category. I had no idea what kind of challenges Opus Dei had just to establish itself during the Spanish Civil War and within Vatican politics. That is far more interesting than half baked conspiracy theories. Good informative read I am familiar with this part of the religion. Book was a little choppy in spots but it gives a good picture of the movement. A good read Interesting, well written Four Stars Interesting reading. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Why-Saying-Jesus-Is-a-Jew-Hurts-Jews-Audiobook/B0114HQ80S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Saying Jesus Is a Jew Hurts Jews Subtitle: A Readable Examination of Socio-Religious Factors Author: Nicholas Irish Narrator: Steve Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Does saying that Jesus Christ is a Jew hurt Jews and Jewish communities? This is the question that Nicholas Irish asks. Nicholas Irish's answer? Yes! Irish provides ample evidence from history, society, politics, religion, and sociology to show that saying that Jesus Christ is a Jew hurts Jews and Jewish communities. Irish argues that stating that Jesus Christ is a Jew will push historical processes such as the violent pogroms that Jews experienced in Russia and the Holocaust that Jews experienced in Europe. This audiobook is a must listen for Jews and non-Jews alike. It is insightful and very listenable. Even a person without any previous knowledge of Jewish history or Christianity can understand this audiobook after hearing it. This audiobook may well hold the key to Jewish survival for the 21st Century! bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nicholas Irish) Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:16:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Why-Saying-Jesus-Is-a-Jew-Hurts-Jews-Audiobook/B0114HQ80S thebookvoice.com 01:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Saying Jesus Is a Jew Hurts Jews Subtitle: A Readable Examination of Socio-Religious Factors Author: Nicholas Irish Narrator: Steve Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Does saying that Jesus Christ is a Jew hurt Jews and Jewish communities? This is the question that Nicholas Irish asks. Nicholas Irish's answer? Yes! Irish provides ample evidence from history, society, politics, religion, and sociology to show that saying that Jesus Christ is a Jew hurts Jews and Jewish communities. Irish argues that stating that Jesus Christ is a Jew will push historical processes such as the violent pogroms that Jews experienced in Russia and the Holocaust that Jews experienced in Europe. This audiobook is a must listen for Jews and non-Jews alike. It is insightful and very listenable. Even a person without any previous knowledge of Jewish history or Christianity can understand this audiobook after hearing it. This audiobook may well hold the key to Jewish survival for the 21st Century! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Saying Jesus Is a Jew Hurts Jews Subtitle: A Readable Examination of Socio-Religious Factors Author: Nicholas Irish Narrator: Steve Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-15 Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Does saying that Jesus Christ is a Jew hurt Jews and Jewish communities? This is the question that Nicholas Irish asks. Nicholas Irish's answer? Yes! Irish provides ample evidence from history, society, politics, religion, and sociology to show that saying that Jesus Christ is a Jew hurts Jews and Jewish communities. Irish argues that stating that Jesus Christ is a Jew will push historical processes such as the violent pogroms that Jews experienced in Russia and the Holocaust that Jews experienced in Europe. This audiobook is a must listen for Jews and non-Jews alike. It is insightful and very listenable. Even a person without any previous knowledge of Jewish history or Christianity can understand this audiobook after hearing it. This audiobook may well hold the key to Jewish survival for the 21st Century! Members Reviews: Poor Repetitive, anti-Semitic. Of little actual content. Totally ignors the fact that Christianity is an bastard child of Judaism; and that Jesus was a Jew, born to a Jewish mother (father uncertain), grew-up in a Jewish home, and grew-up in a Jewish culture. The reason Saying Jesus Was A Jew is hated by christians is that they are delusional and, like all other Abrahamic Faiths, they are violently exclussionary to even other variants of their same religion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ten-Great-Adventurers-Audiobook/B072W7RP5Z Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ten Great Adventurers Subtitle: Biographies of Ten Amazing Explorers Author: Kate Dickinson Sweetser, Amy Puetz - editor Narrator: Jim Hodges Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: Jim Hodges Productions Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Circumnavigate the globe with Sir Francis Drake, spread the Gospel in Africa with David Livingstone, survive the wilds of Jamestown with Captain John Smith, penetrate the wilderness with Daniel Boone, capture Mexico with Hernán Cortes, fight the British with John Paul Jones, and search for gold with Hernando de Soto. Each chapter sounds like an exciting work of fiction yet is based on fact. These men lived lives of adventure, and it's fitting that their stories should be told with all the drama of a great story. Men and boys alike will relate to the thrilling experiences portrayed in this audiobook. Explore history from a Christian worldview through heroes and heroines of the past in the Amy Puetz Collection. Discover little-known stories that show God's providential hand and invoke a simpler time in history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kate Dickinson Sweetser) Tue, 04 Jul 2017 18:24:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ten-Great-Adventurers-Audiobook/B072W7RP5Z thebookvoice.com 09:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ten Great Adventurers Subtitle: Biographies of Ten Amazing Explorers Author: Kate Dickinson Sweetser, Amy Puetz - editor Narrator: Jim Hodges Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: Jim Hodges Productions Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Circumnavigate the globe with Sir Francis Drake, spread the Gospel in Africa with David Livingstone, survive the wilds of Jamestown with Captain John Smith, penetrate the wilderness with Daniel Boone, capture Mexico with Hernán Cortes, fight the British with John Paul Jones, and search for gold with Hernando de Soto. Each chapter sounds like an exciting work of fiction yet is based on fact. These men lived lives of adventure, and it's fitting that their stories should be told with all the drama of a great story. Men and boys alike will relate to the thrilling experiences portrayed in this audiobook. Explore history from a Christian worldview through heroes and heroines of the past in the Amy Puetz Collection. Discover little-known stories that show God's providential hand and invoke a simpler time in history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ten Great Adventurers Subtitle: Biographies of Ten Amazing Explorers Author: Kate Dickinson Sweetser, Amy Puetz - editor Narrator: Jim Hodges Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-04-17 Publisher: Jim Hodges Productions Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bring history back to life through Jim Hodges' historically accurate, exciting, and edifying audio recordings. Circumnavigate the globe with Sir Francis Drake, spread the Gospel in Africa with David Livingstone, survive the wilds of Jamestown with Captain John Smith, penetrate the wilderness with Daniel Boone, capture Mexico with Hernán Cortes, fight the British with John Paul Jones, and search for gold with Hernando de Soto. Each chapter sounds like an exciting work of fiction yet is based on fact. These men lived lives of adventure, and it's fitting that their stories should be told with all the drama of a great story. Men and boys alike will relate to the thrilling experiences portrayed in this audiobook. Explore history from a Christian worldview through heroes and heroines of the past in the Amy Puetz Collection. Discover little-known stories that show God's providential hand and invoke a simpler time in history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/God-Audiobook/B01KN3QSA4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Subtitle: From Primitive Times to Monotheism Author: Jaime Maristany Narrator: Lea Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-16 Publisher: UNITEXTO LLC Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this remarkable book by renowned writer Jaime Maristany, learn the history of the main western religions, and how the interaction between man and god shifted over time. Maristany, a foremost expert on religion, takes the listener on a fascinating journey across time, in order to understand the historical landscape and how people from biblical times to the present interacted with God. Starting in Egypt, and Greece, you will understand how religions started, grew, and changed over time. Finally you will understand the context in which Christianity, Islam, and Judaism flourished. The history of mankind's search for God is as old as humankind itself. In this book you will learn about: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jaime Maristany) Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:15:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/God-Audiobook/B01KN3QSA4 thebookvoice.com 06:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Subtitle: From Primitive Times to Monotheism Author: Jaime Maristany Narrator: Lea Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-16 Publisher: UNITEXTO LLC Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this remarkable book by renowned writer Jaime Maristany, learn the history of the main western religions, and how the interaction between man and god shifted over time. Maristany, a foremost expert on religion, takes the listener on a fascinating journey across time, in order to understand the historical landscape and how people from biblical times to the present interacted with God. Starting in Egypt, and Greece, you will understand how religions started, grew, and changed over time. Finally you will understand the context in which Christianity, Islam, and Judaism flourished. The history of mankind's search for God is as old as humankind itself. In this book you will learn about: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Subtitle: From Primitive Times to Monotheism Author: Jaime Maristany Narrator: Lea Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-16 Publisher: UNITEXTO LLC Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this remarkable book by renowned writer Jaime Maristany, learn the history of the main western religions, and how the interaction between man and god shifted over time. Maristany, a foremost expert on religion, takes the listener on a fascinating journey across time, in order to understand the historical landscape and how people from biblical times to the present interacted with God. Starting in Egypt, and Greece, you will understand how religions started, grew, and changed over time. Finally you will understand the context in which Christianity, Islam, and Judaism flourished. The history of mankind's search for God is as old as humankind itself. In this book you will learn about: Members Reviews: Five Stars Perfect for homeschool! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Christian-History-Issue-49-Audiobook/B002V1NRKQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christian History Issue #49 Subtitle: Everyday Faith in the Middle Ages Author: Hovel Audio Narrator: David Cochran Heath Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This issue of Christian History explores what life was like for many different types of Christians in the Middle Ages. (P)2009 christianaudio.com bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hovel Audio) Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:54:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Christian-History-Issue-49-Audiobook/B002V1NRKQ thebookvoice.com 02:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christian History Issue #49 Subtitle: Everyday Faith in the Middle Ages Author: Hovel Audio Narrator: David Cochran Heath Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This issue of Christian History explores what life was like for many different types of Christians in the Middle Ages. (P)2009 christianaudio.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Christian History Issue #49 Subtitle: Everyday Faith in the Middle Ages Author: Hovel Audio Narrator: David Cochran Heath Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This issue of Christian History explores what life was like for many different types of Christians in the Middle Ages. (P)2009 christianaudio.com https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Religii-mira-Religions-of-the-World-Audiobook/B00I13HKCE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Religii mira [Religions of the World] Author: Gwen Nichols Narrator: Stanislav Ivanov Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-14 Publisher: New Internet Technologies Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Skol'ko sushhestvuet religij v mire? Jeto ochen' slozhnyj vopros nekotorye ljudi schitajut, chto vera kazhdogo cheloveka unikal'na, a znachit i religij stol'ko zhe, skol'ko chelovek naseljaet nashu planetu. Nasha kniga rasskazhet vam ob osnovnyh, naibolee rasprostranjonnyh, religijah i otvetvlenijah ot nih, tak chto vy smozhete chjotko predstavljat', chto oni iz sebja predstavljajut, v chjom shozhi i chem kardinal'no drug ot druga otlichajutsja. V knige predstavlen podrobnyj i interesnyj rasskaz ob istorii Hristianstva, Islama, Buddizma, Daosizma, Induizma, Iudaizma i Konfucianstva. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gwen Nichols) Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:59:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Religii-mira-Religions-of-the-World-Audiobook/B00I13HKCE thebookvoice.com 03:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Religii mira [Religions of the World] Author: Gwen Nichols Narrator: Stanislav Ivanov Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-14 Publisher: New Internet Technologies Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Skol'ko sushhestvuet religij v mire? Jeto ochen' slozhnyj vopros nekotorye ljudi schitajut, chto vera kazhdogo cheloveka unikal'na, a znachit i religij stol'ko zhe, skol'ko chelovek naseljaet nashu planetu. Nasha kniga rasskazhet vam ob osnovnyh, naibolee rasprostranjonnyh, religijah i otvetvlenijah ot nih, tak chto vy smozhete chjotko predstavljat', chto oni iz sebja predstavljajut, v chjom shozhi i chem kardinal'no drug ot druga otlichajutsja. V knige predstavlen podrobnyj i interesnyj rasskaz ob istorii Hristianstva, Islama, Buddizma, Daosizma, Induizma, Iudaizma i Konfucianstva. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Religii mira [Religions of the World] Author: Gwen Nichols Narrator: Stanislav Ivanov Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-14 Publisher: New Internet Technologies Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Skol'ko sushhestvuet religij v mire? Jeto ochen' slozhnyj vopros nekotorye ljudi schitajut, chto vera kazhdogo cheloveka unikal'na, a znachit i religij stol'ko zhe, skol'ko chelovek naseljaet nashu planetu. Nasha kniga rasskazhet vam ob osnovnyh, naibolee rasprostranjonnyh, religijah i otvetvlenijah ot nih, tak chto vy smozhete chjotko predstavljat', chto oni iz sebja predstavljajut, v chjom shozhi i chem kardinal'no drug ot druga otlichajutsja. V knige predstavlen podrobnyj i interesnyj rasskaz ob istorii Hristianstva, Islama, Buddizma, Daosizma, Induizma, Iudaizma i Konfucianstva. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Legend-of-the-Serpent-Audiobook/B002V8KVEE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend of the Serpent Subtitle: The Biggest Religious Cover Up in History Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this unique and thought provoking audiobook, Gardiner expounds upon the underlying reasons for serpent worship, past and present, and provides remarkable evidence for an ancient and worldwide annihilation of its practices. From the use of snake venom as an elixir of life, to the links with all our modern religions, we discover the real history of our religious past. Legend of the Serpent exposes the truth to many mysteries: the Holy Grail; the Elixir of Life; altered states of consciousness; and the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. A must for all seekers of truth, wisdom, and our religious history. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Gardiner) Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:24:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Legend-of-the-Serpent-Audiobook/B002V8KVEE thebookvoice.com 01:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend of the Serpent Subtitle: The Biggest Religious Cover Up in History Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this unique and thought provoking audiobook, Gardiner expounds upon the underlying reasons for serpent worship, past and present, and provides remarkable evidence for an ancient and worldwide annihilation of its practices. From the use of snake venom as an elixir of life, to the links with all our modern religions, we discover the real history of our religious past. Legend of the Serpent exposes the truth to many mysteries: the Holy Grail; the Elixir of Life; altered states of consciousness; and the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. A must for all seekers of truth, wisdom, and our religious history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend of the Serpent Subtitle: The Biggest Religious Cover Up in History Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-09 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this unique and thought provoking audiobook, Gardiner expounds upon the underlying reasons for serpent worship, past and present, and provides remarkable evidence for an ancient and worldwide annihilation of its practices. From the use of snake venom as an elixir of life, to the links with all our modern religions, we discover the real history of our religious past. Legend of the Serpent exposes the truth to many mysteries: the Holy Grail; the Elixir of Life; altered states of consciousness; and the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. A must for all seekers of truth, wisdom, and our religious history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jesus-war-nie-in-Bethlehem-Audiobook/B00TMNVY42 Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Jesus war nie in Bethlehem Autor:: Martin Koschorke Erzähler: Axel Thielmann Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 10 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-26-10 Herausgeber: SAGA Egmont Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Wie kommt es, dass Christi Geburt in der Tradition nach Bethlehem verlegt wurde, obwohl doch historisch wenig dafür spricht, dass er dort geboren wurde? Der Autor, Martin Koschorke, stellt allgemeinverständlich und lebendig dar, warum die Geschehnisse so und nicht anders erzählt werden. Damit führt er den Hörer ins Innere der Weihnachtsgeschichte. Er will damit nicht einfach nur einen Mythos zerstören, sondern im Gegenteil verdeutlichen, dass die offizielle Version der Geschehnisse in Bethlehem historisch zwar falsch, aber menschlich und religiös verständlich, ja sogar notwendig war. ©2009 auditorium maximum e.K (P)2009 Lindhardt og Ringhof bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Martin Koschorke) Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:50:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Jesus-war-nie-in-Bethlehem-Audiobook/B00TMNVY42 thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Jesus war nie in Bethlehem Autor:: Martin Koschorke Erzähler: Axel Thielmann Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 10 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-26-10 Herausgeber: SAGA Egmont Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Wie kommt es, dass Christi Geburt in der Tradition nach Bethlehem verlegt wurde, obwohl doch historisch wenig dafür spricht, dass er dort geboren wurde? Der Autor, Martin Koschorke, stellt allgemeinverständlich und lebendig dar, warum die Geschehnisse so und nicht anders erzählt werden. Damit führt er den Hörer ins Innere der Weihnachtsgeschichte. Er will damit nicht einfach nur einen Mythos zerstören, sondern im Gegenteil verdeutlichen, dass die offizielle Version der Geschehnisse in Bethlehem historisch zwar falsch, aber menschlich und religiös verständlich, ja sogar notwendig war. ©2009 auditorium maximum e.K (P)2009 Lindhardt og Ringhof Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Titel: Jesus war nie in Bethlehem Autor:: Martin Koschorke Erzähler: Axel Thielmann Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 10 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-26-10 Herausgeber: SAGA Egmont Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Wie kommt es, dass Christi Geburt in der Tradition nach Bethlehem verlegt wurde, obwohl doch historisch wenig dafür spricht, dass er dort geboren wurde? Der Autor, Martin Koschorke, stellt allgemeinverständlich und lebendig dar, warum die Geschehnisse so und nicht anders erzählt werden. Damit führt er den Hörer ins Innere der Weihnachtsgeschichte. Er will damit nicht einfach nur einen Mythos zerstören, sondern im Gegenteil verdeutlichen, dass die offizielle Version der Geschehnisse in Bethlehem historisch zwar falsch, aber menschlich und religiös verständlich, ja sogar notwendig war. ©2009 auditorium maximum e.K (P)2009 Lindhardt og Ringhof https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/El-Grito-De-Independencia-20-De-Julio-De-1810-Texto-Completo-The-Scream-of-Independence-Audiobook/B002V8OEQ0 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: El Grito De Independencia, 20 De Julio De 1810 (Texto Completo) [The Scream of Independence ] Autor: Yoyo USA, Inc Narrador: Yoyo USA, Inc Formato: Unabridged Duración: 37 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-19-07 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Fue la consecuencia de varias circunstancias que sucedieron en cascada y desembocaron en una gran rebelión del pueblo. Los Criollos tenían razones de fondo, que el 20 de julio se convirtieron en la gota que rebosó la copa. En las juntas realizadas entre 1808 y 1810, a pesar de que los Criollos fueron invitados, la representación era mínima: entre 36 peninsulares, había 9 Americanos. Esto hizo que los Criollos por primera vez pensaran en la posibilidad de acatar un Estado-Nación. Through a flower pot, Colombia achieved its independence. History tells us that it all began with a flower pot. It was Friday, July 20th, a marketing day, when a Criollo went to ask to borrow a flower pot. This act, seemingly ephemeral, started a clash between Criollos and the Spanish and culminated in the independence of Colombia. Nevertheless, nowadays it is clear that what happened that day was not a spontaneous act. In fact, it was the consequence of several combined circumstances. Note: This is audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Yoyo USA) Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:31:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/El-Grito-De-Independencia-20-De-Julio-De-1810-Texto-Completo-The-Scream-of-Independence-Audiobook/B002V8OEQ0 thebookvoice.com 00:37:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: El Grito De Independencia, 20 De Julio De 1810 (Texto Completo) [The Scream of Independence ] Autor: Yoyo USA, Inc Narrador: Yoyo USA, Inc Formato: Unabridged Duración: 37 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-19-07 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Fue la consecuencia de varias circunstancias que sucedieron en cascada y desembocaron en una gran rebelión del pueblo. Los Criollos tenían razones de fondo, que el 20 de julio se convirtieron en la gota que rebosó la copa. En las juntas realizadas entre 1808 y 1810, a pesar de que los Criollos fueron invitados, la representación era mínima: entre 36 peninsulares, había 9 Americanos. Esto hizo que los Criollos por primera vez pensaran en la posibilidad de acatar un Estado-Nación. Through a flower pot, Colombia achieved its independence. History tells us that it all began with a flower pot. It was Friday, July 20th, a marketing day, when a Criollo went to ask to borrow a flower pot. This act, seemingly ephemeral, started a clash between Criollos and the Spanish and culminated in the independence of Colombia. Nevertheless, nowadays it is clear that what happened that day was not a spontaneous act. In fact, it was the consequence of several combined circumstances. Note: This is audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> Título: El Grito De Independencia, 20 De Julio De 1810 (Texto Completo) [The Scream of Independence ] Autor: Yoyo USA, Inc Narrador: Yoyo USA, Inc Formato: Unabridged Duración: 37 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-19-07 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 3.5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Fue la consecuencia de varias circunstancias que sucedieron en cascada y desembocaron en una gran rebelión del pueblo. Los Criollos tenían razones de fondo, que el 20 de julio se convirtieron en la gota que rebosó la copa. En las juntas realizadas entre 1808 y 1810, a pesar de que los Criollos fueron invitados, la representación era mínima: entre 36 peninsulares, había 9 Americanos. Esto hizo que los Criollos por primera vez pensaran en la posibilidad de acatar un Estado-Nación. Through a flower pot, Colombia achieved its independence. History tells us that it all began with a flower pot. It was Friday, July 20th, a marketing day, when a Criollo went to ask to borrow a flower pot. This act, seemingly ephemeral, started a clash between Criollos and the Spanish and culminated in the independence of Colombia. Nevertheless, nowadays it is clear that what happened that day was not a spontaneous act. In fact, it was the consequence of several combined circumstances. Note: This is audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/History-for-6th-Grade-Medieval-History-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B00A4LL3EC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History for 6th Grade: Medieval History [Russian Edition] Author: V. Suvorova Narrator: Victoria Serebryanskaya Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-12 Publisher: IDDK Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In an interesting and accessible way, History for 6th Grade: Medieval History introduces the era of the Middle Ages, its events and characters. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (V. Suvorova) Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:54:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/History-for-6th-Grade-Medieval-History-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B00A4LL3EC thebookvoice.com 06:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History for 6th Grade: Medieval History [Russian Edition] Author: V. Suvorova Narrator: Victoria Serebryanskaya Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-12 Publisher: IDDK Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In an interesting and accessible way, History for 6th Grade: Medieval History introduces the era of the Middle Ages, its events and characters. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History for 6th Grade: Medieval History [Russian Edition] Author: V. Suvorova Narrator: Victoria Serebryanskaya Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-12 Publisher: IDDK Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In an interesting and accessible way, History for 6th Grade: Medieval History introduces the era of the Middle Ages, its events and characters. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/VangoNotes-for-The-World-Audiobook/B003NH4JBI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: VangoNotes for The World Subtitle: A History, 1/e Author: Felipe Fernandez-Armesto Format: Original Recording Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-06 Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Study on the go with VangoNotes. Just download chapter reviews from The World: A History, 1/e and listen to them on your mp3 player. Now wherever you are -- whatever you're doing -- you can study by listening to the following for each chapter of your textbook: ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Felipe Fernandez-Armesto) Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:04:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/VangoNotes-for-The-World-Audiobook/B003NH4JBI thebookvoice.com 09:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: VangoNotes for The World Subtitle: A History, 1/e Author: Felipe Fernandez-Armesto Format: Original Recording Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-06 Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Study on the go with VangoNotes. Just download chapter reviews from The World: A History, 1/e and listen to them on your mp3 player. Now wherever you are -- whatever you're doing -- you can study by listening to the following for each chapter of your textbook: ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: VangoNotes for The World Subtitle: A History, 1/e Author: Felipe Fernandez-Armesto Format: Original Recording Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-06 Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Study on the go with VangoNotes. Just download chapter reviews from The World: A History, 1/e and listen to them on your mp3 player. Now wherever you are -- whatever you're doing -- you can study by listening to the following for each chapter of your textbook: ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Political-Order-and-Political-Decay-Audiobook/B00LU41FP4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Political Order and Political Decay Subtitle: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy Author: Francis Fukuyama Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1092 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The second volume of the best-selling landmark work on the history of the modern state. Writing in the Wall Street Journal, David Gress called Francis Fukuyama's Origins of Political Order "magisterial in its learning and admirably immodest in its ambition." In the New York Times Book Review, Michael Lind described the book as "a major achievement by one of the leading public intellectuals of our time." And in the Washington Post, Gerard DeGrott exclaimed "this is a book that will be remembered. Bring on volume two." Volume two is finally here, completing the most important work of political thought in at least a generation. Taking up the essential question of how societies develop strong, impersonal, and accountable political institutions, Fukuyama follows the story from the French Revolution to the so-called Arab Spring and the deep dysfunctions of contemporary American politics. He examines the effects of corruption on governance, and why some societies have been successful at rooting it out. He explores the different legacies of colonialism in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, and offers a clear-eyed account of why some regions have thrived and developed more quickly than others. And he boldly reckons with the future of democracy in the face of a rising global middle class and entrenched political paralysis in the West. A sweeping, masterful account of the struggle to create a well-functioning modern state, Political Order and Political Decay is destined to be a classic. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, September 2014 - I acquired Francis Fukuyamas The Origins of Political Order for Audible and asked for Jonathan Davis to be cast as the narrator, and it was a great combination. So, Im biased, but Political Order and Political Decay has been my most-awaited nonfiction book for a while. It picks up where the previous book left off (at the Industrial Revolution), and unspools the history of politics until the present day. Francis Fukuyama, as narrated by Jonathan Davis, gives readers a very smart, very modern way of looking at the entire arc of world events, and tries to answer the ambitious question: 'Why does humanity even need politics?!' Christina, Audible Editor bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Francis Fukuyama) Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:43:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Political-Order-and-Political-Decay-Audiobook/B00LU41FP4 thebookvoice.com 24:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Political Order and Political Decay Subtitle: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy Author: Francis Fukuyama Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1092 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The second volume of the best-selling landmark work on the history of the modern state. Writing in the Wall Street Journal, David Gress called Francis Fukuyama's Origins of Political Order "magisterial in its learning and admirably immodest in its ambition." In the New York Times Book Review, Michael Lind described the book as "a major achievement by one of the leading public intellectuals of our time." And in the Washington Post, Gerard DeGrott exclaimed "this is a book that will be remembered. Bring on volume two." Volume two is finally here, completing the most important work of political thought in at least a generation. Taking up the essential question of how societies develop strong, impersonal, and accountable political institutions, Fukuyama follows the story from the French Revolution to the so-called Arab Spring and the deep dysfunctions of contemporary American politics. He examines the effects of corruption on governance, and why some societies have been successful at rooting it out. He explores the different legacies of colonialism in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, and offers a clear-eyed account of why some regions have thrived and developed more quickly than others. And he boldly reckons with the future of democracy in the face of a rising global middle class and entrenched political paralysis in the West. A sweeping, masterful account of the struggle to create a well-functioning modern state, Political Order and Political Decay is destined to be a classic. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, September 2014 - I acquired Francis Fukuyamas The Origins of Political Order for Audible and asked for Jonathan Davis to be cast as the narrator, and it was a great combination. So, Im biased, but Political Order and Political Decay has been my most-awaited nonfiction book for a while. It picks up where the previous book left off (at the Industrial Revolution), and unspools the history of politics until the present day. Francis Fukuyama, as narrated by Jonathan Davis, gives readers a very smart, very modern way of looking at the entire arc of world events, and tries to answer the ambitious question: 'Why does humanity even need politics?!' Christina, Audible Editor Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Political Order and Political Decay Subtitle: From the Industrial Revolution to the Globalization of Democracy Author: Francis Fukuyama Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1092 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The second volume of the best-selling landmark work on the history of the modern state. Writing in the Wall Street Journal, David Gress called Francis Fukuyama's Origins of Political Order "magisterial in its learning and admirably immodest in its ambition." In the New York Times Book Review, Michael Lind described the book as "a major achievement by one of the leading public intellectuals of our time." And in the Washington Post, Gerard DeGrott exclaimed "this is a book that will be remembered. Bring on volume two." Volume two is finally here, completing the most important work of political thought in at least a generation. Taking up the essential question of how societies develop strong, impersonal, and accountable political institutions, Fukuyama follows the story from the French Revolution to the so-called Arab Spring and the deep dysfunctions of contemporary American politics. He examines the effects of corruption on governance, and why some societies have been successful at rooting it out. He explores the different legacies of colonialism in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, and offers a clear-eyed account of why some regions have thrived and developed more quickly than others. And he boldly reckons with the future of democracy in the face of a rising global middle class and entrenched political paralysis in the West. A sweeping, masterful account of the struggle to create a well-functioning modern state, Political Order and Political Decay is destined to be a classic. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, September 2014 - I acquired Francis Fukuyamas The Origins of Political Order for Audible and asked for Jonathan Davis to be cast as the narrator, and it was a great combination. So, Im biased, but Political Order and Political Decay has been my most-awaited nonfiction book for a while. It picks up where the previous book left off (at the Industrial Revolution), and unspools the history of politics until the present day. Francis Fukuyama, as narrated by Jonathan Davis, gives readers a very smart, very modern way of looking at the entire arc of world events, and tries to answer the ambitious question: 'Why does humanity even need politics?!' Christina, Audible Editor Members Reviews: Understanding our place thru Poly Sci There is a certain beauty to this book. The author completely convinces the listener that there is no more important field of study to understand the world and how we got where we are then Political Science. The author is that good at laying the foundations for his points. Moreover, the author is telling an incredible complicated story with many different moving parts but he excels at telling you what he's going to tell you, tells you, and then tells you what he just told you, and then just in case you didn't understand his points he'll explain them once again by comparing and contrasting with some diametrically opposed counter examples. This volume can be read independently from the first volume. The listener should just pick the area he is most interested in. This volume looks at the more direct relationships to how our current political entities evolved to their current configurations. He explained China to me in such a way that I have to reconsider how I perceive them. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sapiens-Audiobook/B075LW9SF6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sapiens Subtitle: A Brief History of Humankind Author: Yuval Harari Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Destined to become a modern classic in the vein of Guns, Germs, and Steel, Sapiens is a lively, groundbreaking history of humankind told from a unique perspective. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six species of human inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us. Homo Sapiens. How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations, and human rights; to trust money, books, and laws; and to be enslaved by bureaucracy, timetables, and consumerism? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come? In Sapiens, Dr. Yuval Noah Harari spans the whole of human history, from the very first humans to walk the earth to the radical - and sometimes devastating - breakthroughs of the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions. Drawing on insights from biology, anthropology, paleontology, and economics, he explores how the currents of history have shaped our human societies, the animals and plants around us, and even our personalities. Have we become happier as history has unfolded? Can we ever free our behavior from the heritage of our ancestors? And what, if anything, can we do to influence the course of the centuries to come? Bold, wide-ranging and provocative, Sapiens challenges everything we thought we knew about being human: our thoughts, our actions, our power...and our future. Critic Reviews: "Here is a simple reason why Sapiens has risen explosively to the ranks of an international best seller. It tackles the biggest questions of history and of the modern world, and it is written in unforgettably vivid language. You will love it!" (Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel, Collapse, and The World Until Yesterday) "Sapiens is the sort of book that sweeps the cobwebs out of your brain. Its author, Yuval Noah Harari, is a young Israeli academic and an intellectual acrobat whose logical leaps have you gasping with admiration...Harari's writing radiates power and clarity." (The Sunday Times) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Yuval Harari) Wed, 13 Sep 2017 12:14:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sapiens-Audiobook/B075LW9SF6 thebookvoice.com 15:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sapiens Subtitle: A Brief History of Humankind Author: Yuval Harari Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Destined to become a modern classic in the vein of Guns, Germs, and Steel, Sapiens is a lively, groundbreaking history of humankind told from a unique perspective. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six species of human inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us. Homo Sapiens. How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations, and human rights; to trust money, books, and laws; and to be enslaved by bureaucracy, timetables, and consumerism? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come? In Sapiens, Dr. Yuval Noah Harari spans the whole of human history, from the very first humans to walk the earth to the radical - and sometimes devastating - breakthroughs of the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions. Drawing on insights from biology, anthropology, paleontology, and economics, he explores how the currents of history have shaped our human societies, the animals and plants around us, and even our personalities. Have we become happier as history has unfolded? Can we ever free our behavior from the heritage of our ancestors? And what, if anything, can we do to influence the course of the centuries to come? Bold, wide-ranging and provocative, Sapiens challenges everything we thought we knew about being human: our thoughts, our actions, our power...and our future. Critic Reviews: "Here is a simple reason why Sapiens has risen explosively to the ranks of an international best seller. It tackles the biggest questions of history and of the modern world, and it is written in unforgettably vivid language. You will love it!" (Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel, Collapse, and The World Until Yesterday) "Sapiens is the sort of book that sweeps the cobwebs out of your brain. Its author, Yuval Noah Harari, is a young Israeli academic and an intellectual acrobat whose logical leaps have you gasping with admiration...Harari's writing radiates power and clarity." (The Sunday Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sapiens Subtitle: A Brief History of Humankind Author: Yuval Harari Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Destined to become a modern classic in the vein of Guns, Germs, and Steel, Sapiens is a lively, groundbreaking history of humankind told from a unique perspective. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six species of human inhabited the earth. Today there is just one. Us. Homo Sapiens. How did our species succeed in the battle for dominance? Why did our foraging ancestors come together to create cities and kingdoms? How did we come to believe in gods, nations, and human rights; to trust money, books, and laws; and to be enslaved by bureaucracy, timetables, and consumerism? And what will our world be like in the millennia to come? In Sapiens, Dr. Yuval Noah Harari spans the whole of human history, from the very first humans to walk the earth to the radical - and sometimes devastating - breakthroughs of the cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions. Drawing on insights from biology, anthropology, paleontology, and economics, he explores how the currents of history have shaped our human societies, the animals and plants around us, and even our personalities. Have we become happier as history has unfolded? Can we ever free our behavior from the heritage of our ancestors? And what, if anything, can we do to influence the course of the centuries to come? Bold, wide-ranging and provocative, Sapiens challenges everything we thought we knew about being human: our thoughts, our actions, our power...and our future. Critic Reviews: "Here is a simple reason why Sapiens has risen explosively to the ranks of an international best seller. It tackles the biggest questions of history and of the modern world, and it is written in unforgettably vivid language. You will love it!" (Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel, Collapse, and The World Until Yesterday) "Sapiens is the sort of book that sweeps the cobwebs out of your brain. Its author, Yuval Noah Harari, is a young Israeli academic and an intellectual acrobat whose logical leaps have you gasping with admiration...Harari's writing radiates power and clarity." (The Sunday Times) Members Reviews: My first ebook and it was a great experience. Always love an entertaining and educating book and this one fit perfectly. I would recommend this for those who dont know a lot about human history and how it ties into todays world. Mental Liberations See the world and it's evolution out of the confines of social trends and traditional beliefs. Historical option fiction? I thought this was a science book but infact it is more of a historical fiction with options and no references. The reader for the book was very good though. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Peoples-History-of-the-World-Audiobook/B074X4VR5H Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Peoples History of the World Subtitle: From the Stone Age to the New Millennium Author: Chris Harman Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Chris Harman describes the shape and course of human history as a narrative of ordinary people forming and re-forming complex societies in pursuit of common human goals. Interacting with the forces of technological change as well as the impact of powerful individuals and revolutionary ideas, these societies have engendered events familiar to every schoolchild - from the empires of antiquity to the world wars of the 20th century. In a bravura conclusion, Chris Harman exposes the reductive complacency of contemporary capitalism, and asks, in a world riven as never before by suffering and inequality, why we imagine that it can - or should - survive much longer. Ambitious, provocative and invigorating, A People's History of the World delivers a vital corrective to traditional history, as well as a powerful sense of the deep currents of humanity which surge beneath the froth of government. Critic Reviews: I have had many people ask me if there is a book which does for world history what my book A People's History of the United States does for this country. I always responded that I know of only one book that accomplishes this extremely difficult task, and that is Chris Harman's A People's History of the World. It is an indispensable volume on my reference bookshelf." (Howard Zinn) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Harman) Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:23:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Peoples-History-of-the-World-Audiobook/B074X4VR5H thebookvoice.com 29:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Peoples History of the World Subtitle: From the Stone Age to the New Millennium Author: Chris Harman Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Chris Harman describes the shape and course of human history as a narrative of ordinary people forming and re-forming complex societies in pursuit of common human goals. Interacting with the forces of technological change as well as the impact of powerful individuals and revolutionary ideas, these societies have engendered events familiar to every schoolchild - from the empires of antiquity to the world wars of the 20th century. In a bravura conclusion, Chris Harman exposes the reductive complacency of contemporary capitalism, and asks, in a world riven as never before by suffering and inequality, why we imagine that it can - or should - survive much longer. Ambitious, provocative and invigorating, A People's History of the World delivers a vital corrective to traditional history, as well as a powerful sense of the deep currents of humanity which surge beneath the froth of government. Critic Reviews: I have had many people ask me if there is a book which does for world history what my book A People's History of the United States does for this country. I always responded that I know of only one book that accomplishes this extremely difficult task, and that is Chris Harman's A People's History of the World. It is an indispensable volume on my reference bookshelf." (Howard Zinn) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Peoples History of the World Subtitle: From the Stone Age to the New Millennium Author: Chris Harman Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Chris Harman describes the shape and course of human history as a narrative of ordinary people forming and re-forming complex societies in pursuit of common human goals. Interacting with the forces of technological change as well as the impact of powerful individuals and revolutionary ideas, these societies have engendered events familiar to every schoolchild - from the empires of antiquity to the world wars of the 20th century. In a bravura conclusion, Chris Harman exposes the reductive complacency of contemporary capitalism, and asks, in a world riven as never before by suffering and inequality, why we imagine that it can - or should - survive much longer. Ambitious, provocative and invigorating, A People's History of the World delivers a vital corrective to traditional history, as well as a powerful sense of the deep currents of humanity which surge beneath the froth of government. Critic Reviews: I have had many people ask me if there is a book which does for world history what my book A People's History of the United States does for this country. I always responded that I know of only one book that accomplishes this extremely difficult task, and that is Chris Harman's A People's History of the World. It is an indispensable volume on my reference bookshelf." (Howard Zinn) Members Reviews: Well written and compelling! This book is beautifully written and has a complimenting voice actor accompanying it. I have learned so much and anticipate more to come. As a history major I'm used to listening to history lecture after lecture but I could listen to this all day. Thank you! AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY Thought Provoking Very interesting. I believe, however, that assuming our only choices are Capitalism and Socialism is very limiting. Extremely Biased These are the kind of lies that only uninformed people believe. I have read hundreds of history books and never heard such an attempt to skew history. These kinds of falsehood are the reason group like ANTFA exists. If you feel like your a victim and want to blame all your problems on everybody except yourself. This is the book for you. BULLSHIT!!! if you want a biased view of history, purchase this book. However, if you enjoy capitalism and all it has brought to the world i wouldn't buy it. This book should come with a disclaimer (other than putting "people's" in the title) telling you it's pushing a communist agenda. Think about it this way, are you willing to pay money you've earned to listen to someone tell you that same money, your means of acquiring that same money and even paying to possess this book with said money is evil. Disappointing If this book wasnt for you, who do you think might enjoy it more? A patient Marxist. Has A People's History of the World put you off other books in this genre? No Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Napoleon Ryan? He has a deep, resonant voice; the problem is that he reads each sentence ponderously. And pauses after each. You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? PerhapsI didn't get to the end. Any additional comments? I don't mind a left-wing view of history, but this is extreme; everything is framed as class struggle or ideologicaleven cavemen. And the evidence consists of citing other historians' conclusions. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/An-Economic-History-of-the-World-since-1400-Audiobook/B01K4ZNTFS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Economic History of the World since 1400 Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Donald J. Harreld Ph.D. Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 964 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Most of us have a limited understanding of the powerful role economics has played in shaping human civilization. This makes economic history - the study of how civilizations structured their environments to provide food, shelter, and material goods - a vital lens through which to think about how we arrived at our present, globalized moment. Designed to fill a long-empty gap in how we think about modern history, these 48 lectures are a comprehensive journey through more than 600 years of economic history, from the medieval world to the 21st century. Aimed at the layperson with only a cursory understanding of the field, An Economic History of the World since 1400 reveals how economics has influenced (and been influenced by) historical events and trends, including the Black Death, the Age of Exploration, the Industrial Revolution, the European colonization of Africa, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the birth of personal computing. Professor Harreld has crafted a riveting, centuries-long story of power, glory, and ideology that reveals how, in step with history, economic ideas emerged, evolved, and thrived or died. Along the way, you'll strengthen your understanding of a range of economic concepts, philosophies, trends, treaties, and organizations, including the mercantile system, Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, Marxist economics, African independence movements, and the formation of economic organizations including the European Union. You'll also consider provocative questions about the intersection of history and economics. What did the economies of Roosevelt's America and Hitler's Germany have in common? What does history tell us about how nations should dictate economic policy? Can we say that free trade is truly free? Marvel at just how much we still have to learn about the economic forces that have dictated our past - and that will dictate our future. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:22:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/An-Economic-History-of-the-World-since-1400-Audiobook/B01K4ZNTFS thebookvoice.com 24:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Economic History of the World since 1400 Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Donald J. Harreld Ph.D. Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 964 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Most of us have a limited understanding of the powerful role economics has played in shaping human civilization. This makes economic history - the study of how civilizations structured their environments to provide food, shelter, and material goods - a vital lens through which to think about how we arrived at our present, globalized moment. Designed to fill a long-empty gap in how we think about modern history, these 48 lectures are a comprehensive journey through more than 600 years of economic history, from the medieval world to the 21st century. Aimed at the layperson with only a cursory understanding of the field, An Economic History of the World since 1400 reveals how economics has influenced (and been influenced by) historical events and trends, including the Black Death, the Age of Exploration, the Industrial Revolution, the European colonization of Africa, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the birth of personal computing. Professor Harreld has crafted a riveting, centuries-long story of power, glory, and ideology that reveals how, in step with history, economic ideas emerged, evolved, and thrived or died. Along the way, you'll strengthen your understanding of a range of economic concepts, philosophies, trends, treaties, and organizations, including the mercantile system, Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, Marxist economics, African independence movements, and the formation of economic organizations including the European Union. You'll also consider provocative questions about the intersection of history and economics. What did the economies of Roosevelt's America and Hitler's Germany have in common? What does history tell us about how nations should dictate economic policy? Can we say that free trade is truly free? Marvel at just how much we still have to learn about the economic forces that have dictated our past - and that will dictate our future. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Economic History of the World since 1400 Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Donald J. Harreld Ph.D. Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 964 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Most of us have a limited understanding of the powerful role economics has played in shaping human civilization. This makes economic history - the study of how civilizations structured their environments to provide food, shelter, and material goods - a vital lens through which to think about how we arrived at our present, globalized moment. Designed to fill a long-empty gap in how we think about modern history, these 48 lectures are a comprehensive journey through more than 600 years of economic history, from the medieval world to the 21st century. Aimed at the layperson with only a cursory understanding of the field, An Economic History of the World since 1400 reveals how economics has influenced (and been influenced by) historical events and trends, including the Black Death, the Age of Exploration, the Industrial Revolution, the European colonization of Africa, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the birth of personal computing. Professor Harreld has crafted a riveting, centuries-long story of power, glory, and ideology that reveals how, in step with history, economic ideas emerged, evolved, and thrived or died. Along the way, you'll strengthen your understanding of a range of economic concepts, philosophies, trends, treaties, and organizations, including the mercantile system, Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, Marxist economics, African independence movements, and the formation of economic organizations including the European Union. You'll also consider provocative questions about the intersection of history and economics. What did the economies of Roosevelt's America and Hitler's Germany have in common? What does history tell us about how nations should dictate economic policy? Can we say that free trade is truly free? Marvel at just how much we still have to learn about the economic forces that have dictated our past - and that will dictate our future. Members Reviews: Slightly incoherent I wish prof. Harreld would drop the written lecture and just talk about the subject he loves. As it is, by apparently reading verbatim, he somehow has the worst of both worlds. On the one hand, his delivery sounds stilted and he garbles the meaning of sentences in an effort to sound natural. He refers to "extraordinary taxes," like they were HUGE, but in the next sentence it becomes clear he had meant the word in the legalistic sense of "extra-ordinary," as in ad-hoc. The listener is repeatedly thrown off-course and has to catch back up. On the other hand, writing the lecture out hasn't contributed structure or coherence. He jumps back and fourth between times and subjects, introduces big thoughts only to abandon them, fails to wrap up themes or tie events back to his central ideas. In short, I couldn't finish it. I got to the opening of global shipping lanes and jumped ship. Good content, tough to listen If you're going to invest this kind of time into a subject you are obviously interested in it or at the very least, you are curious about it. In that regard, the audio book is interesting and educational. The narrator is tough to listen to. so many mistakes and miscues. How can The Great Courses not edit their audio books? Very disappointing as it took away from the content. Wish I'd Taken This Class As an Undergrad! Any additional comments? Excellent introductory survey. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ghosts-of-the-Tsunami-Audiobook/B075G1DLF6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghosts of the Tsunami Subtitle: Death and Life in Japan's Disaster Zone Author: Richard Lloyd Parry Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Masterfully narrated by Simon Vance, winner of 14 Audie Awards and 61 Earphone Awards, comes the heartbreaking true story of a natural disaster and the resilience of Japan. The definitive account of what happened, why, and, above all, how it felt when catastrophe hit Japan - by the Japan correspondent of The Times (London) and author of People Who Eat Darkness. On March 11, 2011, a powerful earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of Northeast Japan. By the time the sea retreated, more than 18,000 people had been crushed, burned to death, or drowned. It was Japan's greatest single loss of life since the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. It set off a national crisis and the meltdown of a nuclear power plant. And even after the immediate emergency had abated, the trauma of the disaster continued to express itself in bizarre and mysterious ways. Richard Lloyd Parry, an award-winning foreign correspondent, lived through the earthquake in Tokyo and spent six years reporting from the disaster zone. There he encountered stories of ghosts and hauntings and met a priest who exorcised the spirits of the dead. And he found himself drawn back again and again to a village that had suffered the greatest loss of all, a community tormented by unbearable mysteries of its own. What really happened to the local children as they waited in the schoolyard in the moments before the tsunami? Why did their teachers not evacuate them to safety? And why was the unbearable truth being so stubbornly covered up? Ghosts of the Tsunami is a soon-to-be classic intimate account of an epic tragedy, told through the accounts of those who lived through it. It tells the story of how a nation faced a catastrophe and the struggle to find consolation in the ruins. Critic Reviews: In an understated performance, Simon Vance details one of the stunning tragedies arising from the tsunami that struck Japan in 2011...Vance's steady pacing, crisp enunciation, and careful inflection enhance the weight of the story, which moves between reportage and interviews, and ultimately reveals unsettling truths about this particular disaster." (AudioFile Magazine) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Lloyd Parry) Tue, 24 Oct 2017 13:57:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ghosts-of-the-Tsunami-Audiobook/B075G1DLF6 thebookvoice.com 07:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghosts of the Tsunami Subtitle: Death and Life in Japan's Disaster Zone Author: Richard Lloyd Parry Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Masterfully narrated by Simon Vance, winner of 14 Audie Awards and 61 Earphone Awards, comes the heartbreaking true story of a natural disaster and the resilience of Japan. The definitive account of what happened, why, and, above all, how it felt when catastrophe hit Japan - by the Japan correspondent of The Times (London) and author of People Who Eat Darkness. On March 11, 2011, a powerful earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of Northeast Japan. By the time the sea retreated, more than 18,000 people had been crushed, burned to death, or drowned. It was Japan's greatest single loss of life since the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. It set off a national crisis and the meltdown of a nuclear power plant. And even after the immediate emergency had abated, the trauma of the disaster continued to express itself in bizarre and mysterious ways. Richard Lloyd Parry, an award-winning foreign correspondent, lived through the earthquake in Tokyo and spent six years reporting from the disaster zone. There he encountered stories of ghosts and hauntings and met a priest who exorcised the spirits of the dead. And he found himself drawn back again and again to a village that had suffered the greatest loss of all, a community tormented by unbearable mysteries of its own. What really happened to the local children as they waited in the schoolyard in the moments before the tsunami? Why did their teachers not evacuate them to safety? And why was the unbearable truth being so stubbornly covered up? Ghosts of the Tsunami is a soon-to-be classic intimate account of an epic tragedy, told through the accounts of those who lived through it. It tells the story of how a nation faced a catastrophe and the struggle to find consolation in the ruins. Critic Reviews: In an understated performance, Simon Vance details one of the stunning tragedies arising from the tsunami that struck Japan in 2011...Vance's steady pacing, crisp enunciation, and careful inflection enhance the weight of the story, which moves between reportage and interviews, and ultimately reveals unsettling truths about this particular disaster." (AudioFile Magazine) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ghosts of the Tsunami Subtitle: Death and Life in Japan's Disaster Zone Author: Richard Lloyd Parry Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Masterfully narrated by Simon Vance, winner of 14 Audie Awards and 61 Earphone Awards, comes the heartbreaking true story of a natural disaster and the resilience of Japan. The definitive account of what happened, why, and, above all, how it felt when catastrophe hit Japan - by the Japan correspondent of The Times (London) and author of People Who Eat Darkness. On March 11, 2011, a powerful earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of Northeast Japan. By the time the sea retreated, more than 18,000 people had been crushed, burned to death, or drowned. It was Japan's greatest single loss of life since the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. It set off a national crisis and the meltdown of a nuclear power plant. And even after the immediate emergency had abated, the trauma of the disaster continued to express itself in bizarre and mysterious ways. Richard Lloyd Parry, an award-winning foreign correspondent, lived through the earthquake in Tokyo and spent six years reporting from the disaster zone. There he encountered stories of ghosts and hauntings and met a priest who exorcised the spirits of the dead. And he found himself drawn back again and again to a village that had suffered the greatest loss of all, a community tormented by unbearable mysteries of its own. What really happened to the local children as they waited in the schoolyard in the moments before the tsunami? Why did their teachers not evacuate them to safety? And why was the unbearable truth being so stubbornly covered up? Ghosts of the Tsunami is a soon-to-be classic intimate account of an epic tragedy, told through the accounts of those who lived through it. It tells the story of how a nation faced a catastrophe and the struggle to find consolation in the ruins. Critic Reviews: In an understated performance, Simon Vance details one of the stunning tragedies arising from the tsunami that struck Japan in 2011...Vance's steady pacing, crisp enunciation, and careful inflection enhance the weight of the story, which moves between reportage and interviews, and ultimately reveals unsettling truths about this particular disaster." (AudioFile Magazine) Members Reviews: Informative, heart-wrenching, and well read I learned a lot about Japanese religious culture and the heartbreaking story of incomprehensible loss. Very good but not as fabulous as People Who Eat Darkness Narrator is quite annoying. But the story is wrenching and well told and the insight into Japanese culture always fascinating. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-World-Is-Flat-Audiobook/B002V018ZS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World Is Flat Subtitle: Further Updated and Expanded Author: Thomas L. Friedman Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-07 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 770 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With the "flattening" of the globe, has the world gotten too small and too fast for human beings and their political systems to adjust in a stable manner? Now in a third edition with a new preface, Friedman's account of the flattening of the earth is a modern classic. ©2007 Thomas L. Friedman (P)2007 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers LLC Critic Reviews: "This book showcases Friedman's gift for lucid dissections of abstruse economic phenomena, his teacher's head, his preacher's heart, his genius for trend-spotting." ( The Washington Post)"No one today chronicles global shifts in simple and practical terms quite like Friedman. He plucks insights from his travels and the published press that can leave you spinning like a top." ( The Christian Science Monitor) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas L. Friedman) Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:54:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-World-Is-Flat-Audiobook/B002V018ZS thebookvoice.com 27:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World Is Flat Subtitle: Further Updated and Expanded Author: Thomas L. Friedman Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-07 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 770 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With the "flattening" of the globe, has the world gotten too small and too fast for human beings and their political systems to adjust in a stable manner? Now in a third edition with a new preface, Friedman's account of the flattening of the earth is a modern classic. ©2007 Thomas L. Friedman (P)2007 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers LLC Critic Reviews: "This book showcases Friedman's gift for lucid dissections of abstruse economic phenomena, his teacher's head, his preacher's heart, his genius for trend-spotting." ( The Washington Post)"No one today chronicles global shifts in simple and practical terms quite like Friedman. He plucks insights from his travels and the published press that can leave you spinning like a top." ( The Christian Science Monitor) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World Is Flat Subtitle: Further Updated and Expanded Author: Thomas L. Friedman Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-07 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 770 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With the "flattening" of the globe, has the world gotten too small and too fast for human beings and their political systems to adjust in a stable manner? Now in a third edition with a new preface, Friedman's account of the flattening of the earth is a modern classic. ©2007 Thomas L. Friedman (P)2007 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers LLC Critic Reviews: "This book showcases Friedman's gift for lucid dissections of abstruse economic phenomena, his teacher's head, his preacher's heart, his genius for trend-spotting." ( The Washington Post)"No one today chronicles global shifts in simple and practical terms quite like Friedman. He plucks insights from his travels and the published press that can leave you spinning like a top." ( The Christian Science Monitor) Members Reviews: worth the listen I skimmed the hard copy and settled on the audio book version. There are quite a few epiphanies here that take a while for the author to walk through but are worth the listen. The underlying theme that pervades this tome appears to be "Wake up America"! It could have been shorter and less prose like. The only other reviews that I saw that were negative centered around the fact that he wasn't telling us anything new. This viewpoint depends on your level of exposure to the business world - if you already significantly well read in this area there are no great eye openers. If however you are not sufficiently tuned in to globalization, transnationals, supply chain, outsourcing, insourcing and etc then put on some comfortable earphones and listen away. Repetitive and unending... Unabridged, repetitive and unending! A few good concepts dragged out for 27 hours. I only listen to unabridged audio books to assuage my guilt about not having time to read the real things. However, I can't believe this is just a reading of the book - 27 hours?! - the book is not that long - I've seen it. This is an unabridged "audio production," which apparently means talk until your audience falls asleep at the wheel. Keeps going and going and..... It's ironic that at least twice in this book Friedman decried those bloggers and other content uploaders who click the send button before checking what they have written. This book is in desperate need of a good editor who would tell Friedman things like,"You've already made this point." or "That metaphor was clever only the first time you used it" or "I don't think we need yet another example" or, "Let's cut out this kum-ba-ya moment." There is plenty of good insight and commentary in this book, for example when he explains his concept of Islamist-leninism. However, there is a lot of repetition. I almost screamed as he went through the creation of his personalized Dell computer describing where each and every part of the computer had been manufactured and how it was assembled. The point he was trying to make was a good one, but it had already been made clear before. I would recommend this book in its abridged version as there is just about 10 hours of worthwhile material in it. And that good material is very good. If you like cliches... This is a runaway bestseller??? I listened to the whole 27 hours and didn't hear anything I haven't been reading in Forbes, WSJ and Business Week for the last 10 years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/On-China-Audiobook/B0050ISJPA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On China Author: Henry Kissinger Narrator: Nicholas Hormann Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 601 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The eminent historian and strategist reflects on how China's past illuminates its 21st-century trajectory, drawing on 40 years of intimate acquaintance with the country and its leaders. In On China, Henry Kissinger turns for the first time at book length to the country he has known intimately for decades and whose modern relations with the West he helped shape. Drawing on historical records as well as on his conversations with Chinese leaders over the past 40 years, Kissinger examines how China has approached diplomacy, strategy, and negotiation throughout its history and reflects on the consequences for the 21st-century world. As Kissinger underscores, the unique conditions under which China developed continue to shape its policies and attitudes toward the outside world. For centuries, China rarely encountered other societies of comparable size and sophistication. China was the "Middle Kingdom", treating the peoples on its periphery as vassal states. At the same time, Chinese statesmen - facing threats of invasion from without and the contests of competing factions within - developed a canon of strategic thought that prized the virtues of subtlety, patience, and indirection over feats of martial prowess. On China examines key episodes in Chinese foreign policy, from the earliest days through the 20th century, with a particular emphasis on the modern era. Kissinger illuminates the inner workings of Chinese diplomacy during such events as the initial encounters between China and modern European powers, the formation and breakdown of the Sino-Soviet alliance, the Korean War, the opening of relations with the United States, the Tiananmen Square crackdown, and China's accession to the World Trade Organization. With a final chapter on China's 21st-century world role, On China provides a sweeping historical perspective on Chinese foreign policy from one of the premier statesmen of the 20th century. Critic Reviews: "From the eminent elder statesman, an astute appraisal on Chinese diplomacy from ancient times to the fraught present 'strategic trust' with the United States. Former Secretary of State Kissinger brings his considerable scholarly knowledge and professional expertise to this chronicle of the complicated evolution and precarious future of Chinese diplomacy with the West.... Sage words and critical perspective lent by a significant participant in historical events." (Kirkus Reviews) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Henry Kissinger) Tue, 17 May 2011 04:36:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/On-China-Audiobook/B0050ISJPA thebookvoice.com 20:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On China Author: Henry Kissinger Narrator: Nicholas Hormann Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 601 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The eminent historian and strategist reflects on how China's past illuminates its 21st-century trajectory, drawing on 40 years of intimate acquaintance with the country and its leaders. In On China, Henry Kissinger turns for the first time at book length to the country he has known intimately for decades and whose modern relations with the West he helped shape. Drawing on historical records as well as on his conversations with Chinese leaders over the past 40 years, Kissinger examines how China has approached diplomacy, strategy, and negotiation throughout its history and reflects on the consequences for the 21st-century world. As Kissinger underscores, the unique conditions under which China developed continue to shape its policies and attitudes toward the outside world. For centuries, China rarely encountered other societies of comparable size and sophistication. China was the "Middle Kingdom", treating the peoples on its periphery as vassal states. At the same time, Chinese statesmen - facing threats of invasion from without and the contests of competing factions within - developed a canon of strategic thought that prized the virtues of subtlety, patience, and indirection over feats of martial prowess. On China examines key episodes in Chinese foreign policy, from the earliest days through the 20th century, with a particular emphasis on the modern era. Kissinger illuminates the inner workings of Chinese diplomacy during such events as the initial encounters between China and modern European powers, the formation and breakdown of the Sino-Soviet alliance, the Korean War, the opening of relations with the United States, the Tiananmen Square crackdown, and China's accession to the World Trade Organization. With a final chapter on China's 21st-century world role, On China provides a sweeping historical perspective on Chinese foreign policy from one of the premier statesmen of the 20th century. Critic Reviews: "From the eminent elder statesman, an astute appraisal on Chinese diplomacy from ancient times to the fraught present 'strategic trust' with the United States. Former Secretary of State Kissinger brings his considerable scholarly knowledge and professional expertise to this chronicle of the complicated evolution and precarious future of Chinese diplomacy with the West.... Sage words and critical perspective lent by a significant participant in historical events." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On China Author: Henry Kissinger Narrator: Nicholas Hormann Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-11 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 601 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The eminent historian and strategist reflects on how China's past illuminates its 21st-century trajectory, drawing on 40 years of intimate acquaintance with the country and its leaders. In On China, Henry Kissinger turns for the first time at book length to the country he has known intimately for decades and whose modern relations with the West he helped shape. Drawing on historical records as well as on his conversations with Chinese leaders over the past 40 years, Kissinger examines how China has approached diplomacy, strategy, and negotiation throughout its history and reflects on the consequences for the 21st-century world. As Kissinger underscores, the unique conditions under which China developed continue to shape its policies and attitudes toward the outside world. For centuries, China rarely encountered other societies of comparable size and sophistication. China was the "Middle Kingdom", treating the peoples on its periphery as vassal states. At the same time, Chinese statesmen - facing threats of invasion from without and the contests of competing factions within - developed a canon of strategic thought that prized the virtues of subtlety, patience, and indirection over feats of martial prowess. On China examines key episodes in Chinese foreign policy, from the earliest days through the 20th century, with a particular emphasis on the modern era. Kissinger illuminates the inner workings of Chinese diplomacy during such events as the initial encounters between China and modern European powers, the formation and breakdown of the Sino-Soviet alliance, the Korean War, the opening of relations with the United States, the Tiananmen Square crackdown, and China's accession to the World Trade Organization. With a final chapter on China's 21st-century world role, On China provides a sweeping historical perspective on Chinese foreign policy from one of the premier statesmen of the 20th century. Critic Reviews: "From the eminent elder statesman, an astute appraisal on Chinese diplomacy from ancient times to the fraught present 'strategic trust' with the United States. Former Secretary of State Kissinger brings his considerable scholarly knowledge and professional expertise to this chronicle of the complicated evolution and precarious future of Chinese diplomacy with the West.... Sage words and critical perspective lent by a significant participant in historical events." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Long, academic, bland - AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Put this book on double speed playback. It's long. It's very dry and somewhat repetitive at points. It's clearly the bias opinion of one person who has been criticized for his role in world affairs. Nonetheless, the historical perspective on China and the specific insights into the Chinese/American dynamic should not be foregone by anyone interested in political policy or business relationships with China. I came away with a more empathetic understanding of China than I had before, and while I do not think I am qualified to set American policy on China just from reading one book, I no longer view the issue of Taiwan or the Communist party in the same way. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Art-of-War-Audiobook/B00D6OQSHG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of War Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Andrew R. Wilson Ph.D Harvard University Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 561 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a landmark achievement in the evolution of strategic thought. So universal and timeless are its tactics for pursuing a competitive advantage that some of the most notable people in government, sports, and the entertainment world have all quoted from its nearly 2500-year-old pages. These six expertly crafted lectures explore this classic's wisdom for staying nimble in an ever-changing environment and for maximizing reward while minimizing risk remains eternally fresh. As war and business become more mental and less physical, human intellect plays an ever greater role in competition-making Sun Tzu's strategies highly relevant to the information age. Through a precise explanation of the original text and case studies, Professor Wilson examines how the seminal work's model of leadership has been applied-and misapplied-throughout the realms of war, politics, business, and beyond. You'll study the text's historical framework and then delve into the critical calculations that must be made prior to war-what Sun Tzu refers to as knowing the enemy, knowing ourselves. By studying real-world examples, you'll come away understanding the qualities effective commanders must possess and the work's practical implications for outmaneuvering competitors in daily life. By taking this course, you will appreciate Sun Tzu's content on a far deeper level. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this course are those of the professor and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. government. Disclaimer: Please note that this recording may include references to supplemental texts or print references that are not essential to the program and not supplied with your purchase. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:27:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Art-of-War-Audiobook/B00D6OQSHG thebookvoice.com 02:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of War Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Andrew R. Wilson Ph.D Harvard University Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 561 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a landmark achievement in the evolution of strategic thought. So universal and timeless are its tactics for pursuing a competitive advantage that some of the most notable people in government, sports, and the entertainment world have all quoted from its nearly 2500-year-old pages. These six expertly crafted lectures explore this classic's wisdom for staying nimble in an ever-changing environment and for maximizing reward while minimizing risk remains eternally fresh. As war and business become more mental and less physical, human intellect plays an ever greater role in competition-making Sun Tzu's strategies highly relevant to the information age. Through a precise explanation of the original text and case studies, Professor Wilson examines how the seminal work's model of leadership has been applied-and misapplied-throughout the realms of war, politics, business, and beyond. You'll study the text's historical framework and then delve into the critical calculations that must be made prior to war-what Sun Tzu refers to as knowing the enemy, knowing ourselves. By studying real-world examples, you'll come away understanding the qualities effective commanders must possess and the work's practical implications for outmaneuvering competitors in daily life. By taking this course, you will appreciate Sun Tzu's content on a far deeper level. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this course are those of the professor and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. government. Disclaimer: Please note that this recording may include references to supplemental texts or print references that are not essential to the program and not supplied with your purchase. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of War Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Andrew R. Wilson Ph.D Harvard University Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 561 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a landmark achievement in the evolution of strategic thought. So universal and timeless are its tactics for pursuing a competitive advantage that some of the most notable people in government, sports, and the entertainment world have all quoted from its nearly 2500-year-old pages. These six expertly crafted lectures explore this classic's wisdom for staying nimble in an ever-changing environment and for maximizing reward while minimizing risk remains eternally fresh. As war and business become more mental and less physical, human intellect plays an ever greater role in competition-making Sun Tzu's strategies highly relevant to the information age. Through a precise explanation of the original text and case studies, Professor Wilson examines how the seminal work's model of leadership has been applied-and misapplied-throughout the realms of war, politics, business, and beyond. You'll study the text's historical framework and then delve into the critical calculations that must be made prior to war-what Sun Tzu refers to as knowing the enemy, knowing ourselves. By studying real-world examples, you'll come away understanding the qualities effective commanders must possess and the work's practical implications for outmaneuvering competitors in daily life. By taking this course, you will appreciate Sun Tzu's content on a far deeper level. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this course are those of the professor and do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. government. Disclaimer: Please note that this recording may include references to supplemental texts or print references that are not essential to the program and not supplied with your purchase. Members Reviews: Art of War Boot Camp Don't let the fact that this is the shortest one of the Great Courses discourage you from picking it up. It's worth listening to more than once, and its length encourages it. This is a concise, educational and interesting buy. I was familiar with the Art of War, but the Professor, who has plenty of experience in the US military and a passion for the Art of War, quickly delivers the facts with efficient, no-nonsense lectures that keep you interested. A great course The art of War was written in the 6th century BCE by Chinese General Sun Tzu. It is the oldest military treatise in the world. The book covers military strategy. This is a Great Course book by Professor Andrew R. Wilson. He explains the book and adds Chinese History at the time the book was written. The book is concise and as valid today as the day it was written. They are many quotes from this book. But mainly has five essentials for victory. Then General Tzu breaks these down in the section such as nine varieties of ground which are listed with explanation of each. Interesting to see how the book can be applied to business, government as well as the military. Wilson enhances the book with his insights and helping to place the book in history. It is a course that needs to be listened to many times. Well worth the read. Listen to this before you read the Art of War. This course helps to keep the Art of War in context. You won't regret listening to this. Great, But One Catch Would you consider the audio edition of The Art of War to be better than the print version? This is great. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Homo-Deus-Audiobook/B075LQNR2D Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homo Deus Subtitle: A Brief History of Tomorrow Author: Yuval Harari Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: International best seller From the author of the international best seller Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind comes an extraordinary new book that explores the future of the human species. Yuval Noah Harari, author of the best-selling Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, envisions a not-too-distant world in which we face a new set of challenges. In Homo Deus, he examines our future with his trademark blend of science, history, philosophy, and every discipline in between. Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams, and nightmares that will shape the 21st century - from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: Where do we go from here? And how will we protect this fragile world from our own destructive powers? This is the next stage of evolution. This is Homo Deus. War is obsolete. You are more likely to commit suicide than be killed in conflict. Famine is disappearing. You are at more risk of obesity than starvation. Death is just a technical problem. Equality is out - but immortality is in. What does our future hold? Critic Reviews: "Homo Deus will shock you. It will entertain you. Above all, it will make you think in ways you had not thought before." (Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow) "Israeli Professor Harari is one of today's most exciting and provocative thinkers. His innovative new book blends science, history, and philosophy to explore the future of humanity in the face of artificial intelligence and examine whether our species will be rendered completely redundant." (Cambridge Network ) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Yuval Harari) Wed, 13 Sep 2017 20:27:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Homo-Deus-Audiobook/B075LQNR2D thebookvoice.com 14:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homo Deus Subtitle: A Brief History of Tomorrow Author: Yuval Harari Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: International best seller From the author of the international best seller Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind comes an extraordinary new book that explores the future of the human species. Yuval Noah Harari, author of the best-selling Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, envisions a not-too-distant world in which we face a new set of challenges. In Homo Deus, he examines our future with his trademark blend of science, history, philosophy, and every discipline in between. Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams, and nightmares that will shape the 21st century - from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: Where do we go from here? And how will we protect this fragile world from our own destructive powers? This is the next stage of evolution. This is Homo Deus. War is obsolete. You are more likely to commit suicide than be killed in conflict. Famine is disappearing. You are at more risk of obesity than starvation. Death is just a technical problem. Equality is out - but immortality is in. What does our future hold? Critic Reviews: "Homo Deus will shock you. It will entertain you. Above all, it will make you think in ways you had not thought before." (Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow) "Israeli Professor Harari is one of today's most exciting and provocative thinkers. His innovative new book blends science, history, and philosophy to explore the future of humanity in the face of artificial intelligence and examine whether our species will be rendered completely redundant." (Cambridge Network ) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homo Deus Subtitle: A Brief History of Tomorrow Author: Yuval Harari Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Penguin Random House Canada Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: International best seller From the author of the international best seller Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind comes an extraordinary new book that explores the future of the human species. Yuval Noah Harari, author of the best-selling Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, envisions a not-too-distant world in which we face a new set of challenges. In Homo Deus, he examines our future with his trademark blend of science, history, philosophy, and every discipline in between. Homo Deus explores the projects, dreams, and nightmares that will shape the 21st century - from overcoming death to creating artificial life. It asks the fundamental questions: Where do we go from here? And how will we protect this fragile world from our own destructive powers? This is the next stage of evolution. This is Homo Deus. War is obsolete. You are more likely to commit suicide than be killed in conflict. Famine is disappearing. You are at more risk of obesity than starvation. Death is just a technical problem. Equality is out - but immortality is in. What does our future hold? Critic Reviews: "Homo Deus will shock you. It will entertain you. Above all, it will make you think in ways you had not thought before." (Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow) "Israeli Professor Harari is one of today's most exciting and provocative thinkers. His innovative new book blends science, history, and philosophy to explore the future of humanity in the face of artificial intelligence and examine whether our species will be rendered completely redundant." (Cambridge Network ) Members Reviews: If you don't mind digging, you'll find the gold. I absolutely loved chapters 8 through to the end and this book was worth the ideas in there. The rest of the book for me got into far too many specifics about ancient cultures that were not only boring but far too specific and drawn out, all for the sake of leading to ideas that weren't worth the grind. I understand this author felt the need to legitimize his speculations by demonstrating that he did do research and intelligently constructed his conclusions but it results in a strange combination between fun/informative and an obscure history lesson you never wanted. A must read for ever human today In order to facilitate conversations about where we as a species are going we need some basic understanding of where we have been and what may come to pass. This book provides that outline in an uncontroversial way, like the authors previous book, this book can change your perspective from a human centric viewpoint to understanding our species from something more akin to the third person perspective. This wasn't what I was use to thinking like, and I am grateful for the read. Fantastic Insight This is a great book about where humans are going and what to expect along the way. Interesting and insightful questions are asked from multiple perspectives which should make even the harshest skeptic think about their position and ideas. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-World-until-Yesterday-Audiobook/B00AEB2RAG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World until Yesterday Subtitle: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies? Author: Jared Diamond Narrator: Jay Snyder Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 704 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Most of us take for granted the features of our modern society, from air travel and telecommunications to literacy and obesity. Yet for nearly all of its six million years of existence, human society had none of these things. While the gulf that divides us from our primitive ancestors may seem unbridgeably wide, we can glimpse much of our former lifestyle in those largely traditional societies still or recently in existence. Societies like those of the New Guinea Highlanders remind us that it was only yesterday - in evolutionary time - when everything changed and that we moderns still possess bodies and social practices often better adapted to traditional than to modern conditions. The World until Yesterday provides a mesmerizing firsthand picture of the human past as it had been for millions of years - a past that has mostly vanished - and considers what the differences between that past and our present mean for our lives today. This is Jared Diamonds most personal book to date, as he draws extensively from his decades of field work in the Pacific islands, as well as evidence from Inuit, Amazonian Indians, Kalahari San people, and others. Diamond doesnt romanticize traditional societies - after all, we are shocked by some of their practices - but he finds that their solutions to universal human problems such as child rearing, elder care, dispute resolution, risk, and physical fitness have much to teach us. A characteristically provocative, enlightening, and entertaining book, The World until Yesterday will be essential and delightful listening. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jared Diamond) Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:37:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-World-until-Yesterday-Audiobook/B00AEB2RAG thebookvoice.com 18:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World until Yesterday Subtitle: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies? Author: Jared Diamond Narrator: Jay Snyder Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 704 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Most of us take for granted the features of our modern society, from air travel and telecommunications to literacy and obesity. Yet for nearly all of its six million years of existence, human society had none of these things. While the gulf that divides us from our primitive ancestors may seem unbridgeably wide, we can glimpse much of our former lifestyle in those largely traditional societies still or recently in existence. Societies like those of the New Guinea Highlanders remind us that it was only yesterday - in evolutionary time - when everything changed and that we moderns still possess bodies and social practices often better adapted to traditional than to modern conditions. The World until Yesterday provides a mesmerizing firsthand picture of the human past as it had been for millions of years - a past that has mostly vanished - and considers what the differences between that past and our present mean for our lives today. This is Jared Diamonds most personal book to date, as he draws extensively from his decades of field work in the Pacific islands, as well as evidence from Inuit, Amazonian Indians, Kalahari San people, and others. Diamond doesnt romanticize traditional societies - after all, we are shocked by some of their practices - but he finds that their solutions to universal human problems such as child rearing, elder care, dispute resolution, risk, and physical fitness have much to teach us. A characteristically provocative, enlightening, and entertaining book, The World until Yesterday will be essential and delightful listening. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World until Yesterday Subtitle: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies? Author: Jared Diamond Narrator: Jay Snyder Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-12 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 704 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Most of us take for granted the features of our modern society, from air travel and telecommunications to literacy and obesity. Yet for nearly all of its six million years of existence, human society had none of these things. While the gulf that divides us from our primitive ancestors may seem unbridgeably wide, we can glimpse much of our former lifestyle in those largely traditional societies still or recently in existence. Societies like those of the New Guinea Highlanders remind us that it was only yesterday - in evolutionary time - when everything changed and that we moderns still possess bodies and social practices often better adapted to traditional than to modern conditions. The World until Yesterday provides a mesmerizing firsthand picture of the human past as it had been for millions of years - a past that has mostly vanished - and considers what the differences between that past and our present mean for our lives today. This is Jared Diamonds most personal book to date, as he draws extensively from his decades of field work in the Pacific islands, as well as evidence from Inuit, Amazonian Indians, Kalahari San people, and others. Diamond doesnt romanticize traditional societies - after all, we are shocked by some of their practices - but he finds that their solutions to universal human problems such as child rearing, elder care, dispute resolution, risk, and physical fitness have much to teach us. A characteristically provocative, enlightening, and entertaining book, The World until Yesterday will be essential and delightful listening. Members Reviews: A visit with our ancient ancestors Jared Diamond is patient with the non-academic reader. He presents his intriguing ideas in story form with a minimum of statistics and dry facts. He shares his insights from a long career of living among primitive people in several areas -- mostly Papua New Guinea. He tells about the similarities and differences of their lives compared to ours. Then he asks, "Could they have been onto something that we could revisit in our own lives?" It is a good question and one that stays with the reader long after the book is finished. One example: in primitive groups, children spend a lot of time in age-mixed groups which allows the younger kids to learn from the older ones and the older ones to feel pride and accomplishment when they teach the younger ones. In our culture, children are separated into age-specific groups and taught together by an adult. The age segregation continues outside school in team sports and play dates. With small families, some children do not have experience with children of other ages -- often until they become parents themselves. As I was reading this, my 10-year-old grandson was playing with his 1-year-old cousin, showing her new ways to play with her "baby" toys. She was delighted with his attention and soon turned her push-car upside down as he had done, spinning the wheels with her hands. Later, the 10-year-old went to a museum with his 20-year-old cousin to see dinosaurs. The 20-year-old grew up in this town and had visited the museum many times, so he was an expert in the eyes of the 10-year-old and he seemed to enjoy the adulation. This book made me think about the "advances" we have made in our culture and question it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Asias-Reckoning-Audiobook/B074VGH4MN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Asia's Reckoning Subtitle: China, Japan, and the Fate of U.S. Power in the Pacific Century Author: Richard Mcgregor Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A history of the combative military, diplomatic, and economic relations among China, Japan, and the United States since the 1970s - and the potential crisis that awaits them. Richard McGregor's Asia's Reckoning is a compelling account of the widening geopolitical cracks in a region that has flourished under an American security umbrella for more than half a century. The toxic rivalry between China and Japan, two Asian giants consumed with endless history wars and ruled by entrenched political dynasties, is threatening to upend the peace underwritten by Pax Americana since World War II. Combined with Donald Trump's disdain for America's old alliances and China's own regional ambitions, East Asia is entering a new era of instability and conflict. If the United States laid the postwar foundations for modern Asia, now the anchor of the global economy, Asia's Reckoning reveals how that structure is falling apart. With unrivaled access to archives in the United States and Asia, as well as to many of the major players in all three countries, Richard McGregor has written a tale that blends the tectonic shifts in diplomacy with bitter domestic politics and the personalities driving them. It is a story not only of an overstretched America but also of the rise and fall and rise of the great powers of Asia. The about-turn of Japan - from a colossus seemingly poised for world domination to a nation in inexorable decline in the space of two decades - has few parallels in modern history, as does the rapid rise of China - a country whose military is now larger than those of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia's combined. The confrontational course on which China and Japan are set is no simple spat between neighbors: the United States would be involved on the side of Japan in any military conflict between the two countries. The fallout would be an economic tsunami, affecting manufacturing centers, trade routes, and political capitals on every continent. Richard McGregor's book takes us behind the headlines of his years reporting as the Financial Times' Beijing and Washington bureau chief to show how American power will stand or fall on its ability to hold its ground in Asia. Critic Reviews: "The United States, China, and Japan form the power triangle that will shape much of the international politics in the 21st century. Richard McGregor's masterful The Party illuminated one corner of that triangle - China. In this important book, he describes how the other two corners have interacted with China since World War II. Lucid, insightful, and ominous, as the author describes big trouble ahead." (Eliot Cohen, author of Supreme Command) "McGregor distills years of meetings with high officials in China and Japan to give a vivid nuanced picture of their relations in the 21st century." (Ezra Vogel, author of Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Mcgregor) Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:12:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Asias-Reckoning-Audiobook/B074VGH4MN thebookvoice.com 16:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Asia's Reckoning Subtitle: China, Japan, and the Fate of U.S. Power in the Pacific Century Author: Richard Mcgregor Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A history of the combative military, diplomatic, and economic relations among China, Japan, and the United States since the 1970s - and the potential crisis that awaits them. Richard McGregor's Asia's Reckoning is a compelling account of the widening geopolitical cracks in a region that has flourished under an American security umbrella for more than half a century. The toxic rivalry between China and Japan, two Asian giants consumed with endless history wars and ruled by entrenched political dynasties, is threatening to upend the peace underwritten by Pax Americana since World War II. Combined with Donald Trump's disdain for America's old alliances and China's own regional ambitions, East Asia is entering a new era of instability and conflict. If the United States laid the postwar foundations for modern Asia, now the anchor of the global economy, Asia's Reckoning reveals how that structure is falling apart. With unrivaled access to archives in the United States and Asia, as well as to many of the major players in all three countries, Richard McGregor has written a tale that blends the tectonic shifts in diplomacy with bitter domestic politics and the personalities driving them. It is a story not only of an overstretched America but also of the rise and fall and rise of the great powers of Asia. The about-turn of Japan - from a colossus seemingly poised for world domination to a nation in inexorable decline in the space of two decades - has few parallels in modern history, as does the rapid rise of China - a country whose military is now larger than those of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia's combined. The confrontational course on which China and Japan are set is no simple spat between neighbors: the United States would be involved on the side of Japan in any military conflict between the two countries. The fallout would be an economic tsunami, affecting manufacturing centers, trade routes, and political capitals on every continent. Richard McGregor's book takes us behind the headlines of his years reporting as the Financial Times' Beijing and Washington bureau chief to show how American power will stand or fall on its ability to hold its ground in Asia. Critic Reviews: "The United States, China, and Japan form the power triangle that will shape much of the international politics in the 21st century. Richard McGregor's masterful The Party illuminated one corner of that triangle - China. In this important book, he describes how the other two corners have interacted with China since World War II. Lucid, insightful, and ominous, as the author describes big trouble ahead." (Eliot Cohen, author of Supreme Command) "McGregor distills years of meetings with high officials in China and Japan to give a vivid nuanced picture of their relations in the 21st century." (Ezra Vogel, author of Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Asia's Reckoning Subtitle: China, Japan, and the Fate of U.S. Power in the Pacific Century Author: Richard Mcgregor Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A history of the combative military, diplomatic, and economic relations among China, Japan, and the United States since the 1970s - and the potential crisis that awaits them. Richard McGregor's Asia's Reckoning is a compelling account of the widening geopolitical cracks in a region that has flourished under an American security umbrella for more than half a century. The toxic rivalry between China and Japan, two Asian giants consumed with endless history wars and ruled by entrenched political dynasties, is threatening to upend the peace underwritten by Pax Americana since World War II. Combined with Donald Trump's disdain for America's old alliances and China's own regional ambitions, East Asia is entering a new era of instability and conflict. If the United States laid the postwar foundations for modern Asia, now the anchor of the global economy, Asia's Reckoning reveals how that structure is falling apart. With unrivaled access to archives in the United States and Asia, as well as to many of the major players in all three countries, Richard McGregor has written a tale that blends the tectonic shifts in diplomacy with bitter domestic politics and the personalities driving them. It is a story not only of an overstretched America but also of the rise and fall and rise of the great powers of Asia. The about-turn of Japan - from a colossus seemingly poised for world domination to a nation in inexorable decline in the space of two decades - has few parallels in modern history, as does the rapid rise of China - a country whose military is now larger than those of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Southeast Asia's combined. The confrontational course on which China and Japan are set is no simple spat between neighbors: the United States would be involved on the side of Japan in any military conflict between the two countries. The fallout would be an economic tsunami, affecting manufacturing centers, trade routes, and political capitals on every continent. Richard McGregor's book takes us behind the headlines of his years reporting as the Financial Times' Beijing and Washington bureau chief to show how American power will stand or fall on its ability to hold its ground in Asia. Critic Reviews: "The United States, China, and Japan form the power triangle that will shape much of the international politics in the 21st century. Richard McGregor's masterful The Party illuminated one corner of that triangle - China. In this important book, he describes how the other two corners have interacted with China since World War II. Lucid, insightful, and ominous, as the author describes big trouble ahead." (Eliot Cohen, author of Supreme Command) "McGregor distills years of meetings with high officials in China and Japan to give a vivid nuanced picture of their relations in the 21st century." (Ezra Vogel, author of Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China) Members Reviews: Very well done. A wide ranging examination that sifts through decades of minutiae to present you with a clear and interesting storyline. Great foreboding I really liked the recent historical summary which. Mcgregor provided. An Excellent primer for Trump. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Kingdom-of-Speech-Audiobook/B01INL31AI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kingdom of Speech Author: Tom Wolfe Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 168 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The maestro storyteller and reporter provocatively argues that what we think we know about speech and human evolution is wrong. Tom Wolfe, whose legend began in journalism, takes us on an eye-opening journey that is sure to arouse widespread debate. The Kingdom of Speech is a captivating, paradigm-shifting argument that speech - not evolution - is responsible for humanity's complex societies and achievements. From Alfred Russel Wallace, the Englishman who beat Darwin to the theory of natural selection but later renounced it, through the controversial work of modern-day anthropologist Daniel Everett, who defies the current wisdom that language is hardwired in humans, Wolfe examines the solemn, long-faced, laugh-out-loud zigzags of Darwinism, old and neo, and finds it irrelevant here in the Kingdom of Speech. Critic Reviews: "In this mettlesome, slyly funny takedown, Wolfe spotlights two key scientific rivalries, each pitting a scrappy outsider against the academy.... Wolfe's pithy and stirring play-by-play coverage of compelling lives and demanding science transforms our perception of speech.... As always, white-suited Wolfe will be all over the media...stirring things up and sending readers to the shelves." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) "A fresh look at an old controversy, as a master provocateur suggests that human language renders the theory of evolution more like a fable than scientific fact.... Wolfe throws a Molotov cocktail at conventional wisdom in a book that won't settle any argument but is sure to start some." (Kirkus Reviews) "Narrator Robert Petkoff's bright and energetic delivery reflects the author's well-known penetrating intelligence and curiosity." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom Wolfe) Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:36:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Kingdom-of-Speech-Audiobook/B01INL31AI thebookvoice.com 04:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kingdom of Speech Author: Tom Wolfe Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 168 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The maestro storyteller and reporter provocatively argues that what we think we know about speech and human evolution is wrong. Tom Wolfe, whose legend began in journalism, takes us on an eye-opening journey that is sure to arouse widespread debate. The Kingdom of Speech is a captivating, paradigm-shifting argument that speech - not evolution - is responsible for humanity's complex societies and achievements. From Alfred Russel Wallace, the Englishman who beat Darwin to the theory of natural selection but later renounced it, through the controversial work of modern-day anthropologist Daniel Everett, who defies the current wisdom that language is hardwired in humans, Wolfe examines the solemn, long-faced, laugh-out-loud zigzags of Darwinism, old and neo, and finds it irrelevant here in the Kingdom of Speech. Critic Reviews: "In this mettlesome, slyly funny takedown, Wolfe spotlights two key scientific rivalries, each pitting a scrappy outsider against the academy.... Wolfe's pithy and stirring play-by-play coverage of compelling lives and demanding science transforms our perception of speech.... As always, white-suited Wolfe will be all over the media...stirring things up and sending readers to the shelves." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) "A fresh look at an old controversy, as a master provocateur suggests that human language renders the theory of evolution more like a fable than scientific fact.... Wolfe throws a Molotov cocktail at conventional wisdom in a book that won't settle any argument but is sure to start some." (Kirkus Reviews) "Narrator Robert Petkoff's bright and energetic delivery reflects the author's well-known penetrating intelligence and curiosity." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kingdom of Speech Author: Tom Wolfe Narrator: Robert Petkoff Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 168 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The maestro storyteller and reporter provocatively argues that what we think we know about speech and human evolution is wrong. Tom Wolfe, whose legend began in journalism, takes us on an eye-opening journey that is sure to arouse widespread debate. The Kingdom of Speech is a captivating, paradigm-shifting argument that speech - not evolution - is responsible for humanity's complex societies and achievements. From Alfred Russel Wallace, the Englishman who beat Darwin to the theory of natural selection but later renounced it, through the controversial work of modern-day anthropologist Daniel Everett, who defies the current wisdom that language is hardwired in humans, Wolfe examines the solemn, long-faced, laugh-out-loud zigzags of Darwinism, old and neo, and finds it irrelevant here in the Kingdom of Speech. Critic Reviews: "In this mettlesome, slyly funny takedown, Wolfe spotlights two key scientific rivalries, each pitting a scrappy outsider against the academy.... Wolfe's pithy and stirring play-by-play coverage of compelling lives and demanding science transforms our perception of speech.... As always, white-suited Wolfe will be all over the media...stirring things up and sending readers to the shelves." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) "A fresh look at an old controversy, as a master provocateur suggests that human language renders the theory of evolution more like a fable than scientific fact.... Wolfe throws a Molotov cocktail at conventional wisdom in a book that won't settle any argument but is sure to start some." (Kirkus Reviews) "Narrator Robert Petkoff's bright and energetic delivery reflects the author's well-known penetrating intelligence and curiosity." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Both witty and deep; and brilliantly narrated too. Any additional comments? Tom Wolfe has always been a felicitous and clever writer. Here he takes on the serious topic of language and speech as the unique characteristic of humans. Tracing the evolutionary perspective, with due respect to both Wallace and Darwin, and then exploring both the genius and the arrogance of Chomsky, Wolfe explores much more than language. Class status, scientific controversy and battles between and among academics, the tension between those who are called "fly catchers" working in the field and the "proper academics" sitting in front of their computers in air conditioned offices, and the extent to which trends in science that spill over into culture are quasi-religious wars, are the infrastructure of this wonderful book. Sitting in the Disney Hall listening to a Beethoven symphony I marveled at the greatness of Western Civilization. Every aspect of the evening was a triumph of what the West had produced, from the automobile that I drove, to the freeway and safe streets, to the beauty of the building, to the splendid acoustics in the auditorium, to the assembly of musicians, to the composition of the symphony itself, and to my safe return home after the concert, all was the result of our civilization. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Fate-of-Africa-Audiobook/B00IRG9ERO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fate of Africa Subtitle: A History of the Continent Since Independence Author: Martin Meredith Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 180 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Martin Meredith has revised this classic history to incorporate important recent developments, including the Darfur crisis in Sudan, Robert Mugabes continued destructive rule in Zimbabwe, controversies over Western aid and exploitation of Africas resources, the growing importance and influence of China, and the democratic movement roiling the North African countries of Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Martin Meredith) Mon, 03 Mar 2014 13:57:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Fate-of-Africa-Audiobook/B00IRG9ERO thebookvoice.com 29:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fate of Africa Subtitle: A History of the Continent Since Independence Author: Martin Meredith Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 180 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Martin Meredith has revised this classic history to incorporate important recent developments, including the Darfur crisis in Sudan, Robert Mugabes continued destructive rule in Zimbabwe, controversies over Western aid and exploitation of Africas resources, the growing importance and influence of China, and the democratic movement roiling the North African countries of Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fate of Africa Subtitle: A History of the Continent Since Independence Author: Martin Meredith Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 180 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Martin Meredith has revised this classic history to incorporate important recent developments, including the Darfur crisis in Sudan, Robert Mugabes continued destructive rule in Zimbabwe, controversies over Western aid and exploitation of Africas resources, the growing importance and influence of China, and the democratic movement roiling the North African countries of Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan. Members Reviews: Africa: Land of Hope and Horror If you could sum up The Fate of Africa in three words, what would they be? Hope, dissapointment, horror What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fate of Africa? The Chapters on the events in Rwanda and how they were misconstrued internationally was informative and incredibly disturbing. The level of cooperation with the genocidaires displayed by Rwandan church leaders was disgusting... an affront to religion itself. On top of all that we sent the belligerents billions of dollars in aid money. What three words best describe Fleet Coopers performance? Professional but forced Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? Learning about the religious and demographic makeup of Nikgeria and the former Sudan makes it much easier to understand the violent conficlt that has been ravaging those countries for years. In many African states, an ethnically and culturally diverse group of people were forced to coexist within borders drawn by European imperialists. These countries were simply time bombs waiting to go off. Any additional comments? This is a great work of epic proportions. Meredith divides his history of the continent into periods beginning with the initial euphoria and hope of independence to the power plays of the Cold War era all the way up to the modern day. He focusses mostly on the personality of the leaders_Nkrumah, Haile Selasie, Nasser, Mobutu, Mugabe and Mandela to name just a few are covered extensively in the work. Meredith succeds in making The Fate of Africa into a story about human nature. The lesson that absolute power corrupts absolutely is one that many African states have learned the hard way. Because of this era/personality based approached (rather than a traditional geographical approach to history), I do think it can get confusing with all the jumping around from country to country, but one will eventually start to connect the dots and begin to see how events in one state led to changes in another. This is probably one of those books that would be easier to follow in print. One thing that helped me follow the events of the book was looking up most of these leaders online and connecting faces and maps with the story. The narrator must be commended for his comptency, Meredith's work is packed with words and phrases in various Romance languages as well as a plethora of difficult to pronounce African propper nouns. I would not have been able to even pronounce most of those words. However, I think most listeners will agree with me that many quotes in the books are read with a bit too much sarcasm. The narrator also ocassionaly slips into a lackluster imitation of an African accent when quoting African leaders. Unfortunately the prevalence of quotes in this book made this presentation annoying to listen to initially. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Corsets-and-Codpieces-Audiobook/B071XDDRQX Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Corsets and Codpieces Subtitle: A History of Outrageous Fashion, from Roman Times to the Modern Era Author: Karen Bowman Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered why we wear the type of clothes we do? Packed with outlandish outfits, this exciting history of fashion trends reveals the flamboyant fashions adopted (and discarded) by our ancestors. In the days before cosmetic surgery, people used bum rolls and bombastic breeches to augment their figures, painted their faces with poisonous concoctions, and doused themselves with scent to cover body odor. Take a fresh look at history's hidden fashion disasters and discover some of the stories behind historical garments: Karen Bowman charts our sartorial history from the animal skins first used to cover our modesty and show off hunting skills, right up to the twentieth-century drive for practicality and comfort. Corsets and Codpieces is a fascinating listen for history buffs and fashionistas alike. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Bowman) Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:52:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Corsets-and-Codpieces-Audiobook/B071XDDRQX thebookvoice.com 06:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Corsets and Codpieces Subtitle: A History of Outrageous Fashion, from Roman Times to the Modern Era Author: Karen Bowman Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered why we wear the type of clothes we do? Packed with outlandish outfits, this exciting history of fashion trends reveals the flamboyant fashions adopted (and discarded) by our ancestors. In the days before cosmetic surgery, people used bum rolls and bombastic breeches to augment their figures, painted their faces with poisonous concoctions, and doused themselves with scent to cover body odor. Take a fresh look at history's hidden fashion disasters and discover some of the stories behind historical garments: Karen Bowman charts our sartorial history from the animal skins first used to cover our modesty and show off hunting skills, right up to the twentieth-century drive for practicality and comfort. Corsets and Codpieces is a fascinating listen for history buffs and fashionistas alike. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Corsets and Codpieces Subtitle: A History of Outrageous Fashion, from Roman Times to the Modern Era Author: Karen Bowman Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered why we wear the type of clothes we do? Packed with outlandish outfits, this exciting history of fashion trends reveals the flamboyant fashions adopted (and discarded) by our ancestors. In the days before cosmetic surgery, people used bum rolls and bombastic breeches to augment their figures, painted their faces with poisonous concoctions, and doused themselves with scent to cover body odor. Take a fresh look at history's hidden fashion disasters and discover some of the stories behind historical garments: Karen Bowman charts our sartorial history from the animal skins first used to cover our modesty and show off hunting skills, right up to the twentieth-century drive for practicality and comfort. Corsets and Codpieces is a fascinating listen for history buffs and fashionistas alike. Members Reviews: A poorly researched and weirdly sexist read Let's put aside the complete historical apocrypha frequently referenced as fact throughout and address the author's homophobia (in their disgust for the 'foppishness' of previous ages) and sexism. It's pretty bizarre that the author of a treatise on the history of fashion would spend almost all their time discussing the male reaction to women's fashion choices, particularly in the 19th century section, with absolutely zero critical eye on why these comments were being made, and almost no references to what the women themselves thought at the time. The chunk on crinolines is the most extreme example. It lacks any historical context, and implies women who died by accidentally burning to death were at fault, offering up a single article by a woman in defence if the fashion after running through literally an entire chapter of male voices decrying them and mocking women who died while wearing them. Gross. Acknowledgement of women's contributions to a heavily female-focused art form are cursory - with the author vastly preferring to spend a majority of her time discussing the reactions of male preachers and politicians to fashion. That would be fine if she made an effort to offer any historical context of any kind, which she does not. Where sexism is acknowledged, it somehow also manages to be very strange and gross - a preacher is "within his bounds" to say bobbing a woman's hair is disgusting according to scripture, but goes "a sexist step too far" only when he makes a separate comment. I think this is an attempt by the author to acknowledge historical context, but even so, it's clumsily done and doesn't make whatever point she was driving at. At its best the book is sometimes entertaining, but it is consistently poorly written and researched. A waste of time for anyone interested in serious discussions of fashion history in a social context. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Philosophy-100-Essential-Thinkers-Audiobook/B017HYJPV6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Philosophy: 100 Essential Thinkers Subtitle: The Ideas That Have Shaped Our World Author: Philip Stokes Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Who am I? What is justice? What does it mean to live a good life? Many of the fundamental questions of philosophy are questions that we begin to ask ourselves as young adults when we look at the world around us, at ourselves, and try to make sense of things. This engaging and accessible book invites the listener to explore the questions and arguments of philosophy through the work of 100 of the greatest thinkers within the Western intellectual tradition - covering philosophical, scientific, political, and religious thought over a period of 2500 years. Philosophy will serve as an excellent guide for those interested in knowing about individual thinkers - such as Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau, and Nietzsche, to name just a few - and the questions and observations that inspired them to write. By presenting individual thinkers, details of their lives, and the concerns and circumstances that motivated them, this audiobook makes philosophy come to life as a relevant and meaningful approach to thinking about the contemporary world. A lucid and engaging book full of thought-provoking quotations, as well as clear explanations and definitions, Philosophy is sure to encourage students and laymen alike to investigate further. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Stokes) Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:50:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Philosophy-100-Essential-Thinkers-Audiobook/B017HYJPV6 thebookvoice.com 08:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Philosophy: 100 Essential Thinkers Subtitle: The Ideas That Have Shaped Our World Author: Philip Stokes Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Who am I? What is justice? What does it mean to live a good life? Many of the fundamental questions of philosophy are questions that we begin to ask ourselves as young adults when we look at the world around us, at ourselves, and try to make sense of things. This engaging and accessible book invites the listener to explore the questions and arguments of philosophy through the work of 100 of the greatest thinkers within the Western intellectual tradition - covering philosophical, scientific, political, and religious thought over a period of 2500 years. Philosophy will serve as an excellent guide for those interested in knowing about individual thinkers - such as Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau, and Nietzsche, to name just a few - and the questions and observations that inspired them to write. By presenting individual thinkers, details of their lives, and the concerns and circumstances that motivated them, this audiobook makes philosophy come to life as a relevant and meaningful approach to thinking about the contemporary world. A lucid and engaging book full of thought-provoking quotations, as well as clear explanations and definitions, Philosophy is sure to encourage students and laymen alike to investigate further. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Philosophy: 100 Essential Thinkers Subtitle: The Ideas That Have Shaped Our World Author: Philip Stokes Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Who am I? What is justice? What does it mean to live a good life? Many of the fundamental questions of philosophy are questions that we begin to ask ourselves as young adults when we look at the world around us, at ourselves, and try to make sense of things. This engaging and accessible book invites the listener to explore the questions and arguments of philosophy through the work of 100 of the greatest thinkers within the Western intellectual tradition - covering philosophical, scientific, political, and religious thought over a period of 2500 years. Philosophy will serve as an excellent guide for those interested in knowing about individual thinkers - such as Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau, and Nietzsche, to name just a few - and the questions and observations that inspired them to write. By presenting individual thinkers, details of their lives, and the concerns and circumstances that motivated them, this audiobook makes philosophy come to life as a relevant and meaningful approach to thinking about the contemporary world. A lucid and engaging book full of thought-provoking quotations, as well as clear explanations and definitions, Philosophy is sure to encourage students and laymen alike to investigate further. Members Reviews: Unpretentious, honest, with a big picture I love seeing how philosophy is proved by her deeds. That's what this book does in a substantially condensed format. It's like an index of ideas, told with many character sketches, in layman's terms, for the average reader. The chronology of philosophy is interesting by its own right, but the author does a great job of relating philosopher's ideas with other philosophic development. No perceived bias in this overview of philosophy. No reaserch He didn't do any honest research. I read this kind of predjuce in encyipedia and school history book. An Excellent Overview For some reason Audible only has a single star for each of the three categories. For this book I would have given it 4 stars for Overall, 4 stars for Performance, and 4 stars for story. I enjoyed this book very much. It maintained a good level of interest from me from beginning to end. I feel it has done an excellent job of touching on so many philosophical views in a single volume. It has given me ideas to chase after and learn! I have the book of this audiobook. I've had it for a while, and have only read it piecemeal. However -- I love this audiobook! It has totally made the "book" more interesting to me -- thanks to the reading of Steven Crossley. I also love the phrase "Thought begets Thought" -- and that is exactly what this book does. It contains a concise discussion of each of the "philosophers" and their ideas; and the reactions to these ideas; and the philosophers who followed, and their ideas and reactions -- often in reference to the prior ideas, ad infinitum. It has also given me ideas to chase after and learn about, etc. A wonderful book! Very interesting! AND I love to listen Steven Crossley. I love his voice, and the way he "expresses" each book that he reads. He has given this book LIFE for me. Try it! You will really like! You won't want to the reading to stop. Pure Quality Superb. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Nonzero-Audiobook/B003M6JLRC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nonzero Subtitle: The Logic of Human Destiny Author: Robert Wright Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 236 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: At the beginning of Nonzero, Robert Wright sets out to "define the arrow of the history of life, from the primordial soup to the World Wide Web." Twenty-two chapters later, after a sweeping and vivid narrative of the human past, he has succeeded and has mounted a powerful challenge to the conventional view that evolution and human history are aimless. Ingeniously employing game theory the logic of "zero-sum" and "non-zero-sum" games, Wright isolates the impetus behind life's basic direction: the impetus that, via biological evolution, created complex, intelligent animals and then, via cultural evolution, pushed the human species toward deeper and vaster social complexity. In this view, the coming of today's interdependent global society was "in the cards" - not quite inevitable, perhaps, but, as Wright puts it, "so probable as to inspire wonder." So probable, indeed, as to invite speculation about higher purpose, especially in light of "the phase of history that seems to lie immediately ahead: a social, political, and even moral culmination of sorts." In a work of vast erudition and pungent wit, Wright takes on some of the past century's most prominent thinkers, including Isaiah Berlin, Karl Popper, Stephen Jay Gould, and Richard Dawkins. He finds evidence for his position in unexpected corners, from native American hunter-gatherer societies and Polynesian chiefdoms to medieval Islamic commerce and precocious Chinese technology; from conflicts of interest among a cell's genes to discord at the World Trade Organization. Wright argues that a coolly scientific appraisal of humanity's three-billion-year past can give new spiritual meaning to the present and even offer political guidance for the future. Nonzero will change the way people think about the human prospect. Critic Reviews: "Wright supports his view by drawing on an impressive breadth of knowledge that happily doesn't lord over the text but rather buoys it with interesting connections. Ending with a push of his thesis of progressiveness into biology, of all things, Wright caps a spritely, opinionated big-picture history of human civilization." (Booklist) The Smartest Books We Know (Fortune Magazine) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Wright) Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:01:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Nonzero-Audiobook/B003M6JLRC thebookvoice.com 16:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nonzero Subtitle: The Logic of Human Destiny Author: Robert Wright Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 236 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: At the beginning of Nonzero, Robert Wright sets out to "define the arrow of the history of life, from the primordial soup to the World Wide Web." Twenty-two chapters later, after a sweeping and vivid narrative of the human past, he has succeeded and has mounted a powerful challenge to the conventional view that evolution and human history are aimless. Ingeniously employing game theory the logic of "zero-sum" and "non-zero-sum" games, Wright isolates the impetus behind life's basic direction: the impetus that, via biological evolution, created complex, intelligent animals and then, via cultural evolution, pushed the human species toward deeper and vaster social complexity. In this view, the coming of today's interdependent global society was "in the cards" - not quite inevitable, perhaps, but, as Wright puts it, "so probable as to inspire wonder." So probable, indeed, as to invite speculation about higher purpose, especially in light of "the phase of history that seems to lie immediately ahead: a social, political, and even moral culmination of sorts." In a work of vast erudition and pungent wit, Wright takes on some of the past century's most prominent thinkers, including Isaiah Berlin, Karl Popper, Stephen Jay Gould, and Richard Dawkins. He finds evidence for his position in unexpected corners, from native American hunter-gatherer societies and Polynesian chiefdoms to medieval Islamic commerce and precocious Chinese technology; from conflicts of interest among a cell's genes to discord at the World Trade Organization. Wright argues that a coolly scientific appraisal of humanity's three-billion-year past can give new spiritual meaning to the present and even offer political guidance for the future. Nonzero will change the way people think about the human prospect. Critic Reviews: "Wright supports his view by drawing on an impressive breadth of knowledge that happily doesn't lord over the text but rather buoys it with interesting connections. Ending with a push of his thesis of progressiveness into biology, of all things, Wright caps a spritely, opinionated big-picture history of human civilization." (Booklist) The Smartest Books We Know (Fortune Magazine) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nonzero Subtitle: The Logic of Human Destiny Author: Robert Wright Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 236 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: At the beginning of Nonzero, Robert Wright sets out to "define the arrow of the history of life, from the primordial soup to the World Wide Web." Twenty-two chapters later, after a sweeping and vivid narrative of the human past, he has succeeded and has mounted a powerful challenge to the conventional view that evolution and human history are aimless. Ingeniously employing game theory the logic of "zero-sum" and "non-zero-sum" games, Wright isolates the impetus behind life's basic direction: the impetus that, via biological evolution, created complex, intelligent animals and then, via cultural evolution, pushed the human species toward deeper and vaster social complexity. In this view, the coming of today's interdependent global society was "in the cards" - not quite inevitable, perhaps, but, as Wright puts it, "so probable as to inspire wonder." So probable, indeed, as to invite speculation about higher purpose, especially in light of "the phase of history that seems to lie immediately ahead: a social, political, and even moral culmination of sorts." In a work of vast erudition and pungent wit, Wright takes on some of the past century's most prominent thinkers, including Isaiah Berlin, Karl Popper, Stephen Jay Gould, and Richard Dawkins. He finds evidence for his position in unexpected corners, from native American hunter-gatherer societies and Polynesian chiefdoms to medieval Islamic commerce and precocious Chinese technology; from conflicts of interest among a cell's genes to discord at the World Trade Organization. Wright argues that a coolly scientific appraisal of humanity's three-billion-year past can give new spiritual meaning to the present and even offer political guidance for the future. Nonzero will change the way people think about the human prospect. Critic Reviews: "Wright supports his view by drawing on an impressive breadth of knowledge that happily doesn't lord over the text but rather buoys it with interesting connections. Ending with a push of his thesis of progressiveness into biology, of all things, Wright caps a spritely, opinionated big-picture history of human civilization." (Booklist) The Smartest Books We Know (Fortune Magazine) Members Reviews: A Nice Follow-Up... to The Moral Animal, though it smiles just a tad too much. One HOPES that Wright's optimistic "destiny" of human evolution is true, though there is plenty of real life mess to prove otherwise. Wright does make some wonderfully insightful observations about what drives the complexity and symbolic nature of human society, it is just the underlying eutopic hints that cause one to cringe a bit. Overall, a fine book with lots of insight and things to ponder...just don't take it's subtitle too much to heart--humans simply don't yet deserve it. Hard not to learn something by reading this book The author's survey on early civilizations is worth the cost of the book alone. Societies tend toward more complex organization as they spread their cultural memes. The arc of history tends towards working together by utilizing win-win situations. Constructive coordination defeats the second law of thermodynamics (entropy) for the coordinators. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Real-North-Korea-Audiobook/B00K6ZQW42 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Real North Korea Subtitle: Life and Politics in the Failed Stalinist Utopia Author: Andrei Lankov Narrator: Steven Roy Grimsley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 389 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Andrei Lankov has gone where few outsiders have ever been. A native of the former Soviet Union, he lived as an exchange student in North Korea in the 1980s. He has studied it for his entire career, using his fluency in Korean and personal contacts to build a rich, nuanced understanding. In The Real North Korea, Lankov substitutes cold, clear analysis for the overheated rhetoric surrounding this opaque police state. After providing an accessible history of the nation, he turns his focus to what North Korea is, what its leadership thinks, and how its people cope with living in such an oppressive and poor place. He argues that North Korea is not irrational, and nothing shows this better than its continuing survival against all odds. A living political fossil, it clings to existence in the face of limited resources and a zombie economy, manipulating great powers despite its weakness. Its leaders are not ideological zealots or madmen, but perhaps the best practitioners of Machiavellian politics that can be found in the modern world. Even though they preside over a failed state, they have successfully used diplomacy - including nuclear threats - to extract support from other nations. But while the people in charge have been ruthless and successful in holding on to power, Lankov goes on to argue that this cannot continue forever, since the old system is slowly falling apart. In the long run, with or without reform, the regime is unsustainable. Lankov contends that reforms, if attempted, will trigger a dramatic implosion of the regime. They will not prolong its existence. Based on vast expertise, this book reveals how average North Koreans live, how their leaders rule, and how both survive. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Andrei Lankov) Fri, 09 May 2014 00:46:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Real-North-Korea-Audiobook/B00K6ZQW42 thebookvoice.com 10:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Real North Korea Subtitle: Life and Politics in the Failed Stalinist Utopia Author: Andrei Lankov Narrator: Steven Roy Grimsley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 389 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Andrei Lankov has gone where few outsiders have ever been. A native of the former Soviet Union, he lived as an exchange student in North Korea in the 1980s. He has studied it for his entire career, using his fluency in Korean and personal contacts to build a rich, nuanced understanding. In The Real North Korea, Lankov substitutes cold, clear analysis for the overheated rhetoric surrounding this opaque police state. After providing an accessible history of the nation, he turns his focus to what North Korea is, what its leadership thinks, and how its people cope with living in such an oppressive and poor place. He argues that North Korea is not irrational, and nothing shows this better than its continuing survival against all odds. A living political fossil, it clings to existence in the face of limited resources and a zombie economy, manipulating great powers despite its weakness. Its leaders are not ideological zealots or madmen, but perhaps the best practitioners of Machiavellian politics that can be found in the modern world. Even though they preside over a failed state, they have successfully used diplomacy - including nuclear threats - to extract support from other nations. But while the people in charge have been ruthless and successful in holding on to power, Lankov goes on to argue that this cannot continue forever, since the old system is slowly falling apart. In the long run, with or without reform, the regime is unsustainable. Lankov contends that reforms, if attempted, will trigger a dramatic implosion of the regime. They will not prolong its existence. Based on vast expertise, this book reveals how average North Koreans live, how their leaders rule, and how both survive. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/31/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Real North Korea Subtitle: Life and Politics in the Failed Stalinist Utopia Author: Andrei Lankov Narrator: Steven Roy Grimsley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 389 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Andrei Lankov has gone where few outsiders have ever been. A native of the former Soviet Union, he lived as an exchange student in North Korea in the 1980s. He has studied it for his entire career, using his fluency in Korean and personal contacts to build a rich, nuanced understanding. In The Real North Korea, Lankov substitutes cold, clear analysis for the overheated rhetoric surrounding this opaque police state. After providing an accessible history of the nation, he turns his focus to what North Korea is, what its leadership thinks, and how its people cope with living in such an oppressive and poor place. He argues that North Korea is not irrational, and nothing shows this better than its continuing survival against all odds. A living political fossil, it clings to existence in the face of limited resources and a zombie economy, manipulating great powers despite its weakness. Its leaders are not ideological zealots or madmen, but perhaps the best practitioners of Machiavellian politics that can be found in the modern world. Even though they preside over a failed state, they have successfully used diplomacy - including nuclear threats - to extract support from other nations. But while the people in charge have been ruthless and successful in holding on to power, Lankov goes on to argue that this cannot continue forever, since the old system is slowly falling apart. In the long run, with or without reform, the regime is unsustainable. Lankov contends that reforms, if attempted, will trigger a dramatic implosion of the regime. They will not prolong its existence. Based on vast expertise, this book reveals how average North Koreans live, how their leaders rule, and how both survive. Members Reviews: A thorough look at the puzzle that is North Korea What made the experience of listening to The Real North Korea the most enjoyable? What I enjoyed most was the unique perspective of its author, Andrei Lankov, who grew up in the former Soviet Union, a sometime ally of North Korea, and lived in North Korea as an exchange student. This is a clear analysis of the politics and their consequences in North Korea, backed up by personal experience and research from numerous sources to add depth and interest to this book. There is no hype or anti-east / anti-west rhetoric, just analysis of a very puzzling country. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? The author's experience is unique in that he understands the things that puzzle outsiders who lack such experience. For example, he explains why the North Korean leaders are not irrational: they merely appear that way to outsiders as they act in order to maintain power within North Korea. Despite the general repulsiveness of the Kim regime to outsiders, and their surface irrationality, the Kims are just crazy like foxes. What does Steven Roy Grimsley bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? His intonation helps a great deal in helping the book flow, and making it easier to follow the author's tone and thread of thought in the writing.