General Douglas MacArthur's storied career is inextricably linked to Asia. His father; Arthur; served as Military Governor of the Philippines while Douglas was a student at West Point; and the younger MacArthur would serve several tours of duty in that country over the next four decades; becoming friends with several influential Filipinos; including the country's future president; Emanuel L. Quezon. In 1935; he became Quezon's military advisor; a post he held after retiring from the U.S. Army and at the time of Japan’s invasion of 1941. As Supreme Commander for the Southwest Pacific; MacArthur led American forces throughout the Pacific War. He officially accepted Japan's surrender in 1945 and would later oversee the Allied occupation of Japan from 1945 to 1951. He then led the UN Command in the Korean War from 1950 to 1951; until he was dismissed from his post by President Truman.In MacArthur in Asia; the distinguished Japanese historian Hiroshi Masuda offers a new perspective on the American icon; focusing on his experiences in the Philippines; Japan; and Korea and highlighting the importance of the general’s staff―the famous "Bataan Boys" who served alongside MacArthur throughout the Asian arc of his career―to both MacArthur’s and the region’s history. First published to wide acclaim in Japanese in 2009 and translated into English for the first time; this book uses a wide range of sources―American and Japanese; official records and oral histories―to present a complex view of MacArthur; one that illuminates his military decisions during the Pacific campaign and his administration of the Japanese Occupation.
#698139 in Books Brad H Young 2007-06-01 2007-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .67 x 6.00l; 1.06 #File Name: 0801048184256 pagesMeet the Rabbis Rabbinic Thought and the Teachings of Jesus
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Superb Introduction to the Rabbis for ChristiansBy Edward J. Vasicek"Meet the Rabbis" is a great introduction and primer to the Rabbis whose wisdom is recorded in the Talmud (including an introduction and explanation of the Mishnah and Talmud themselves) and the Jewish way of thinking in general. Wish this work had been out decades ago!Brad Young's material is aimed primarily toward Christian leaders; teachers; or serious students of Scripture (particularly the teachings of Jesus). Yet the work can be comprehended by the average layman.The book is broken down into 4 main sections: (1) Introduction to Rabbinic Thought; (2) Introduction to Rabbinic Literature; (3) Introduction to the Rabbis; and (4) Study Helps.Highlights include a parallel column section comparing some of Jesus' teachings from the Sermon on the Mount to quotations from the Rabbis in the Talmud (many of which can be traced back to rabbis who taught just before or during the ministry of Jesus).Here is just one interesting tidbit: Did you know that the Rabbi Gamaliel (the First) -- the man who encouraged the Sanhedrin to release the apostles in Acts 5; and the man under whom Saul of Tarsus was mentored --Gamaliel was a descendent of David and the grandson of Hillel; the great rabbi whose teachings resemble those of Jesus?This book is well worth the read. Young writes in such a way that you may not be sure where he stands on things; but I think he does so intentionally to accommodate a broad audience.I would suggest this as good collateral reading for a Biblical hermeneutics class or a class on the Life of Christ. As a pastor; books like this help me as an interpreter and teacher. Really good stuff.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. InfluentialBy Grant SowterExcellent. It's demanding and I had to re-read some sections to make sure I got it but so helpful. His series in pretty sure are going to have a significant influence on churches going forward1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Being Phair to the PhariseesBy D. E WARDThis book is intended to introduce evangelical Christians to the founders of rabbinic Judaism and their writings. There is an emphasis on the large amount of common ground between the teachings of Jesus--e.g.; the Sermon on the Mount---and those of the rabbis. Since the rabbis were the successors of the Pharisees that we encounter in the Gospels; this means that Jesus and the Pharisees shared quite a bit in common.Included is an English translation of Pirke Avot; the most famous tractate of the Mishnah; with extensive footnotes indicating New Testament parallels. I think that this chapter alone is worth the price of the book.This book has been criticized on two counts. In citing rabbinic parallels to the New Testament; Young pays little attention to the possible dates of the parallels; some of which come from several centuries after Jesus. And in stressing the things that Jesus and the Pharisees had in common; Young tends to understate their real differences--e.g.; in regard to the Oral Torah of the Pharisees.But given the antijudaism that is still all too prevalent in Christianity; I can't fault Young for overcompensating a bit. He has an important message that all Christians would benefit from hearing.
