This series traces the reflection provoked by Christ's question "Who do you say I am?" from the earliest days of Christianity to the Seventh Ecumenical Council. The problems tackled range from fundamental issues; concerning how Christ is known and the standard by which reponses to him can be evaluated; to the reflections regarding his relation to God and to us. This text presents the history of theological reflection and a sustained analysis of the essential elements of the resulting theology.
#606121 in Books Sandlapper Pub Co 2006-11-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.00 x 7.00 x 1.00l; 1.45 #File Name: 0878441778360 pages
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Would I have gotten into the "Murder Machine"?By Stephen R. SmithIt's hard to say. Especially since the term referred to the Hunley murdering its Confederate crews.An excellent book; in its coverage of the remnants of myth and truth about the the Confederacy's "underwater torpedo boats". I recently became aware of a Confederate submarine (not covered in the book); that is currently being conserved by the Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans; and is due to be on permanent display in the museum in Baton Rouge; sometime in late 2002. It's origin is not known to this day; however; it predated the Pioneer I; the American Diver (Pioneer II); and the Hunley. It appears all four subs were designed in Louisiana; but the American Diver and Hunley were built in Mobile.The book tells the true story of the development and lineage of the Hunley. However; now that the Hunley is being conserved ( with a guesstimation of about 10 more years); many of the technical aspects are being found to be inaccurate; in the light of the daily discoveries during conservation.I recently viewed the Hunley movie prop ship; touring in South Carolina (see the Hunley website for details); that was built for the Turner movie "The Hunley". The rudder mechanism; and prop drive train has been found to be different; and all of the exterior rivets were ground smooth (as spec'd for the Pioneer I; which is covered in the book).The crews have been referred to as the Astronauts of the 1860's. The Hunley; and it's predecessors; are an incredible story in technology; and humanity. This book does tribute to its time in the history of this country.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Perhaps the best reference on the Confederate submarine HunleyBy Michael CrisafulliThis is a new; updated version of "The Hunley: Submarines; Sacrifice; Success in the Civil War"; now simply renamed. Like the original; this slightly smaller format trade paperback edition is illustrated with period drawings; photos; and copies of documents. The richly informed and annotated text of the first five chapters is nearly identical to the early edition; but laid out for easier reading and reference. The expanded sixth and last chapter includes a detailed account of the recovery and excavation of the vessel; which happened since the original publication; and in which Ragan participated. As in the original; Ragan's personal accounts of his research and related activity enhances the overall reading experience. The new work adds an index and includes expanded endnotes; increasing its value as reference tool.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book ; amazing story!By John TrussellVery good book; highly recommend for anyone interested in civil war. If you get to Charleston; go by the Hunley Museum and see this amazing vessel!
