The story of Abraham and Isaac is a story of near universal importance. Sitting near the core of three of the world's great religious traditions, this nineteen verse story opens a world of interpretive possibilities, raising questions of family, loyalty, faith, and choices that are common to all.This collection of essays takes up the question of how our interpretation of this pivotal text has changed over time, and how, even in unlikely intellectual places, the story influences our thought.It begins by exploring various readings of Abraham and the Akedah story throughout the traditional...
The story of Abraham and Isaac is a story of near universal importance. Sitting near the core of three of the world's great religious traditions, thi...
This book explores the development of tactical air power in Britain between 1940 and 1943 through a study of the Royal Air Force s Army Co-operation Command. It charts the work done by the Command during its existence, and highlights the arguments between the RAF and Army on this contentious issue in Britain. Much is known about the RAF both in the years preceding and during the Second World War, particularly the exploits of Fighter, Bomber and Coastal Commands, yet the existence of the RAF s Army Co-operation Command is little-known. Through extensive archival research, Matthew Powell...
This book explores the development of tactical air power in Britain between 1940 and 1943 through a study of the Royal Air Force s Army Co-operatio...
