Israel and Empire introduces students to the history; literature; and theology of the Hebrew Bible and texts of early Judaism; enabling them to read these texts through the lens of postcolonial interpretation. This approach should allow students to recognize not only how cultural and socio-political forces shaped ancient Israel and the worldviews of the early Jews but also the impact of imperialism on modern readings of the Bible. Perdue and Carter cover a broad sweep of history; from 1300 BCE to 72 CE; including the late Bronze age; Egyptian imperialism; Israel's entrance into Canaan; the Davidic-Solomonic Empire; the Assyrian Empire; the Babylonian Empire; the Persian Empire; the Greek Empire; the Maccabean Empire; and Roman rule. Additionally the authors show how earlier examples of imperialism in the Ancient Near East provide a window through which to see the forces and effects of imperialism in modern history.
#475550 in Books 2008-09-30 2008-09-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.20 x 1.00 x 5.20l; .85 #File Name: 0553383523372 pagesHelicopterBoomerangs to Black HawksThe God MachineJames R. ChilesMilitary
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Technical error grates on meBy CustomerThe explanation of why the pilot sits in the seat on the right side is wrong. Regardless of where the "pilot" sits; that person's right hand must stay on the cyclic stick basically at all times. (The left hand operates the collective; but it can be locked in place and the left hand used for other things during straight-and-level flight.) It the "pilot" is in the left seat; the radios; transponders; etc.; that are in the console between the seats or the right side of the instrument panel or overhead on the centerline are out of reach of the pilots free (left) hand. Raised my skepticism level too much. What things that I don't know about are also wrong?I found this modern article on the subject: "Why do helicopter pilots sit in the right seat?" at airspacemag.com0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Exceptional Coverage of Rotocraft History and EvolutionBy Donna A. DuloThis is one of the best and up to date books on rotocraft that I have read. It is an extensive; thorough work which is engaging and informative. I like how the author develops rotocraft theory and traces the origins of the machine from the simple early developments to modern technological advances. The pace of the book is effective and it logically flows to ensure that clear; concise coverage is given to all areas and stages of development of helicopters in both a technological and an historic perspective; which is rarely seen in books on rotocraft. It is also quite entertaining and is a great book both for the aviator and the general population. I highly recommend this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. helicopter mechanicsBy Tony M. CoalsonTHE GOD MACHINE was a well researched book and informative..plus actual events depicted in the book regarding the mechanics of helicopters --was surprised to see an event which happened--- which on page 237 is myself -Tony Coalson-- and thats about the way it happened --- we almost lost the rotor wing dept. on the lift off....april 29; 1975 as we begin the evacuation of Saigon..google -- "tony coalson"
