In his classic book; T.E. Lawrence—forever known as Lawrence of Arabia—recounts his role in the origin of the modern Arab world. At first a shy Oxford scholar and archaeologist with a facility for languages; he joined and went on to lead the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Turks while the rest of the world was enmeshed in World War I. With its richly detailed evocation of the land and the people Lawrence passionately believed in; its incisive portraits of key players; from Faisal ibn Hussein; the future Hashemite king of Syria and Iraq; to General Sir Edmund Allenby and other members of the British imperial forces; The Seven Pillars of Wisdom is an indispensible primary historical source. It helps us to understand today’s Middle East; while giving us thrilling accounts of military exploits (including the liberation of Aqaba and Damascus); clandestine activities; and human foibles.
#76066 in Books Random House; Inc. 1958-03-01 1958-02-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.26 x 5.19l; .90 #File Name: 0385098766526 pagesMartin Luther Selections from His Writings
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... received this product on time and so far so good.By HEROLD ELIEI received this product on time and so far so good.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy joseph streamerExactly what I wanted.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Classic Luther Texts--Mostly From His Earlier CareerBy Timothy P. DostDillenberger is a fine collection of classic earlier Luther texts with a few examples from his later career. One will find here the basics of Luther's teaching at a reasonable cost and in an agreeable format. The texts cover both Luther's theological views and his views of reform by for the princes of his day. The text also includes his two most famous sets of theses; The Ninety Five Theses and the Theses for the Hiedelberg Disputation.Freedom of a Christian Man does a great job of explaining Luther's view of the benefit of the Gospel in the life of the Christian; as well as the life that results.Some of the writings; such as Bondage of the Will are abridged.Brief introductions are provided to the various works.I would like to see the Theses on Scholastic Theology from 1517 included. The writings are uniformly theological; and so do not include some of Luther's sharp and controversial polemics.I teach Luther courses regularly; and still use this book as it provides the best source based information for the price.For further reading; I also recommend the Theodore Tappert Volume from the Library of Christian Classics; Luther: Letters of Spiritual Counsel; to go with this volume. One might also productively read Paul Althaus; The Theology of Martin Luther for a more systematized treatment of his theology.
