The Medieval Theologians provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the period through an examination of the key individual theologians of the time. Chronologically arranged; it allows students to explore this crucial period when so many important theological developments took place.Covers the important period from the 5th to the 16th centuries; when theology took shape as an increasingly formal subject of academic study. The only book to trace developments in the field by individual theologian; rather than thematically; as is the case in other texts. Provides a unique and distinctively theological perspective. Written by leading authorities from around the world.
#1228388 in Books Mariner Books 2005-09-14 2005-09-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.70 x .73 x 5.00l; .68 #File Name: 0618485376274 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Now I know why the capital is where it is.By Newton OoiThis very short book examines the relationship between President Thomas Jefferson; black slavery; and his political foes on the topic of slavery; namely Timothy Pickering from Massachusetts. Written both as a piece of history; and as a critique of other works on this same topic; this book flows quickly and smoothly as the text flows like dialogue with only a few references to break it up. Laid out in an almost chronological order; the book examines how slavery as manifested by the 3/5 clause of the US Constitution; affected the growth and development of the US from its birth until the defeat of John Quincy Adams by Andrew Jackson. Heavy emphasis goes into showing the infighting; politicking and rivalries between individauls such as John Adams; John Quincy Adams; Jefferson; Washington; Madison; Benton; John Marshall; John Pickering; and Tim Pickering over slavery and tangential issues such as relations with England; the Louisiana Purchase; interstate trade and the concurrent developments in Haiti. Overall; a very interesting book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Negro PresidentBy MarcNegro President by Garry Wills is not an easy read but highly rewarding for those; similar to me whose education lacked the understanding of the ramifications of the U.S. Constitution's original 3/5 rule. Not to understand it is not to understand the primary cause of the Civil War and it should be understood by every American. An understanding of the slave power and its aftermath of Jim Crow and racism helps explain the roots of many of the political problems both historical and current. Wills book provides an interesting insight as to how and why the US established a Southern political power base.MSD0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great book if you want an text with deepBy History guyA great book if you want an text with deep; but sometimes hash facts about American history. This book also shows that American politics has always been contentious;.and that the north south divisions predate the constituion. The research and writing are quite good; so.it's an engaging read as well.
