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We often hear that we are living in apocalyptic times. Wars like those in the Middle East are just more signs that the end is near. That, however, is a misunderstanding of the message of the Bible and the Qur'an. The basic meaning of "apocalypse" is disclosure, revelation, bringing to light what is happening now and what has happened throughout all of history. The "apocalypse" is not about making predictions about the future but about determining who bears responsibility for injustice in the world. In that sense, all times--including ours--are "apocalyptic," though in a different way than what is usually thought. Since the devastating Greek conquest of the world by Alexander the Great, there...
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Since 1789, when George Washington became the first president of the United States, forty-three men have held the nation's highest office. Four were killed by assassins, and serious attempts were made on the lives of eight others. Add to that list the names of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, and it is reasonable to conclude that political prominence in the United States entails grave risks. In "Defining Danger", James W. Clarke explores the cultural and psychological linkages that define assassinations and a new era of domestic terrorism in America. Clarke notes an upsurge in political violence beginning with the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. Since then, there have been te...
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872.
A genealogy book of the Escagedo family, which originated in Cantabria, Spain. Collected herein are chronologies, family trees, photos, documents, and biographies. Our research for this book took over three years, beginning in 2018. Apart from the author's work, this project was also made possible with help of family and friends that shared their archives and time with us. The goal was to conserve our family history and honor our loved ones. Escagedo Family History by Eloy Escagedo Gutierrez and Milagros Escagedo Blanco.
In 'Diego Pinzon and the Fearful Voyage He Took Into the Unknown Ocean A.D. 1492' by John Russell Coryell, readers are taken on a gripping journey alongside the fearless navigator, Diego Pinzon, as he embarks on a treacherous expedition into uncharted waters in the year 1492. The book is written in a vivid and immersive literary style that transports the reader to the Age of Exploration, capturing the uncertainties and dangers faced by sailors in that era. Coryell's attention to historical detail and atmospheric descriptions adds depth to the narrative, making it a captivating read for history enthusiasts. John Russell Coryell, a historian with a passion for maritime exploration, delves into...