Jewish history recognizes Nehemiah as one of the founding fathers of the Second Commonwealth; when the Second Temple stood in Jerusalem. A statesman; politician; and lay religious administrator; Nehemiah aimed to strengthen national security; foster diplomatic relations with neighboring states; and establish social and religious order in the ancient Jewish society. In Nehemiah: Statesman and Sage; Dov Zakheim; a former senior official in the US government; examines the life of the biblical figure through the lens of modern experience. Zakheim mines the biblical Book of Nehemiah to present a political biography of a man who rose to the highest levels of the Persian court; dedicating his life to the welfare of the Jewish people. Utilizing a unique collection of traditional and scholarly sources; Zakheim reveals how Nehemiah confronted fundamental issues of his day; highlighting lessons for policy-makers today.
#1275227 in Books Kathleen Broome Williams 2013-01-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x .80 x 6.00l; .85 #File Name: 1591149789280 pagesGrace Hopper Admiral of the Cyber Sea
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Awesome" Person" - Amazing GraceBy Rick SladeLoved the book! Enthralled with Grace Hopper; her intellect but mostly with her desire to teach and to lead. The book is well put together; flows well and reads easily.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Admiral of the cyber-seasBy William H. Anger; Jr.Book was enjoyable; with many references. Adm. Hopper was an outstanding mathematician; programmer; navy officer; and teacher. She led her people to be their best. Fair winds and following seas.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great ReadBy Kelly in FloridaGreat read. My nine year old bought the Kindle download for a school project. She enjoyed the book and found it very usefulin preparing her project on Rear Admiral Hopper.
