Böcker av G. G. Bolich

This richly illustrated Sourcebook gathers together, often for the first time, a large number of ancient sources--inscriptions, papyri, literary accounts, coins, etc.--related to the life, career, and word of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, successor to Trajan, and ruler in the 2nd century at a pivotal time for the history of the West. Accompanied by maps and illustrations of varying kinds, this is the most complete collection of ancient sources on Hadrian--all in English translation--to ever appear. The author, a scholar who has published more than 40 books and many, many articles, has been studying Hadrian for a half century. Trained in the languages (Greek, Latin, etc.) translated in this volume, Dr. Bolich, as editor, has not only reviewed the translations used, but contributed many of his own. He has also supplied footnotes offering a wealth of additional information and pointing to places where the original language source material and other translations may be found.

This short volume brings together the most common arguments presented by both sides of the COVID-19 vaccine controversy. Each side is represented by its own adherents in order to better let the sides speak for themselves and thus to offer a clear and fair opportunity for the reader to assess the arguments' merits. Before the presentation of the arguments is some useful contextual material: an explanation of how people decide what they know to be true, how arguments can be fruitfully assessed, and what the virus and the disease being discussed actually are. Following the arguments are a proposal of ground where the two sides might meet for more productive conversation than what exists at present. Then the book concludes with an assessment of the arguments and some free advice for all the parties involved.

Your Bible and How to Study It is a two-in-one illustrated volume. The first volume introduces the Bible, including the appearance and organization of English versions, a thorough review of existing English translations (also shown in historical relation to one another), and introductions with summaries to all 66 books of the Bible. The second volume is a guide to reading and studying the Bible. It examines various common approaches, presents a detailed guide to word study, offers an introduction to the study of how the original reading of a text is established (text criticism), and presents a model for group Bible study. The volume focuses on the English Bible but does not neglect the original languages. It is suited to both beginner and more advanced readers and students of the Bible.

This volume provides a working introduction to the scholarly study of Jewish and Christian sacred texts. Included are thorough explanations of 5 general methods and 8 chapters covering specialized methods, as well as a final chapter that presents brand new, mixed methods research in three studies that illustrate how sacred texts research looks in practice. Readers are presented with step-by-step "how to" guides for each method, and exercises to test their skills.