Behold; the nations are as a drop of a bucket; and are counted as the small dust of the balance...Isaiah 40:15 A fascinating title from creationist icon Henry Morris Perfect for Christians who focus on apologetics Focuses on a rare; but important topic: God’s plan for individual countries In the Bible; we see the interest God has in humans and their cultures. In the Old and New Testaments; the Hebrew and Greek words for “nations†occurs 720 times. Many of the nations that were given land and resources during Bible times have now passed into history; such as the Assyrians; Babylonians; and Hittites. We also know from secular history that civilizations like the Aztecs and Greeks are also largely removed from the scene. All this is due to those nations rejection of God’s laws. Indeed; of the 200 nations in existence today; only a handful actively seek God.
#1126597 in Books Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection 2009-03-31 2009-04-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .90 x 6.10 x 8.90l; 1.65 #File Name: 0884023397396 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Essential translationBy AlThis is an important translation of three military manuals which enable a better understanding of Byzantine military thought in the tenth century. The translation is paired with the edited Greek text; which is always useful to have in order to compare the translation with the original text. There is no commentary; but Fr. Dennis included the diagrams found in the opriginal manuscripts. The critical apparatus and Greek index make this an excellent resource for those who wish to concentrate on the original language. While the manual on skirmishing and the one on campiagning are geographically focused; a general outline of doctrine and operational manuever can be discerned which can be applied to the Byzantine army in general around this time. Care must be taken in applying these concepts generally; especially with regard to the details at the tactical level. While the Byzantine army did not undergo an RMA; there were significant changes in doctrine and methodology between areas of operations as well as in time. In other words; the army wasn't stagnant in its development. This translation is an important tool for any researcher looking for a detailed understanding of Byzantine army operations for this time period; or a general understanding of Byzantine operational art in general.14 of 15 people found the following review helpful. Another excellent Dumbarton Oaks textBy KirialaxAs usual; I am reviewing the edition; not the respective works contained within.Once again; George Dennis has produced a superior work on Byzantine military manuals. This edition includes an anonymous 6th c. 'Treatise on Strategy' that was probably written by an army engineer; a vivid 10th c. treatise on skirmishing with the Arabs on the eastern frontier; and another 10th c. work on campaign organization. Each is introduced in a brief essay; but this is not McGeer's Sowing the Dragon's Teeth: Byzantine Warfare in the Tenth Century (Dumbarton Oaks Studies) - there is little in terms of notes to accompany the text. However; this flaw is more than made up for by the publication of the Greek text in a critical format; as there are scholarly notes to the Greek. These notes are of little use to most people; and will only aid those who are studying the text in Greek; so this may or not be your book depending on what you're looking for. There is a great Greek index; although its English companion is somewhat lacking. Dennis also reproduces the original figures of camp layouts found in the text; so this is essentially an academic critical Greek text with a smooth; clean English translation. Scholars will find the critical apparati useful; and students will have little trouble accessing the translation. The middle text; the one Dennis calls "On Skirmishing" is also an extremely text for understanding Byzantine warfare in general. The very fact that it is produced here in a critical edition with an English translation makes this book essential. This is an excellent book.
