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ACBM: Part 1 Chapter 4

Posted on July 20, 2013 by ehurst

Chapter 4 — Germanic Mythology The actual history of what happened starting from the decline of Rome is not nearly so important as how events shaped Western Civilization. It’s not as if Rome was completely forgotten, but her power and … Continue reading →

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ACBM: Part 1 Chapter 3

Posted on July 19, 2013 by ehurst

Chapter 3 — Roman Organization Alexander’s empire had established the pattern for what followed in the West. The net effect of what Greece accomplished was to close off forever any consideration of otherworldly inquiry. It didn’t extinguish religious yearnings, but … Continue reading →

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ACBM: Part 1 Chapter 2

Posted on July 18, 2013 by ehurst

2. Greek Philosophers Mythology is the heart and soul of every civilization. In academic terms, the mythology of the people is the very soil from which any civilization grows. Whenever people ask themselves what is good or bad, and what … Continue reading →

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ACBM: Part 1 Chapter 1

Posted on July 15, 2013 by ehurst

This is the proposed text for introducing how we will approach the study of Western Civilization. ****** 1. Greece, Rome and European Tribes While we could make the case for suggesting we live in the Post-Modern age at the twilight … Continue reading →

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Old Testament and Afterlife

Posted on July 7, 2013 by ehurst

There are a vast number of differing viewpoints; mine is just one more. Please note, a huge portion of scholarship is hostile. That is, the scholar goes into the question assuming the worst and isn’t surprised to find evidence supporting … Continue reading →

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ACBM: Outline 1

Posted on July 3, 2013 by ehurst

Proposed outline with key items so far: ************ Part 1: Defining the West 1. Greece, Rome and Germanic Tribes The use of Western languages as a means of transmitting mythology — nominative, descriptive and discrete. 2. Greek Philosophers Socrates we … Continue reading →

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ACBM: Perspective

Posted on July 1, 2013 by ehurst

As part of the introduction, I propose the following as a broader explanation of the perspective and thesis of the course. Part of the idea is to offer readers and students every opportunity to decide this is not for them, … Continue reading →

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ACCM: The Cerebral Point of Failure

Posted on June 13, 2013 by ehurst

Re: A Course in Christian Mysticism (ACCM) One of my favorite professors back at OBU in the late 1970s was Dr. Rowena Strickland. She knew the Word better than most, even among a Baptist college faculty. She learned it all … Continue reading →

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Real and Moral

Posted on June 10, 2013 by ehurst

Re: ACCM Morality = reality; it works both ways. Reality is whatever God says it is. Sin is arguing with what God says. For me, the Bible is sufficient source for what God has to say to us all. His … Continue reading →

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Of Children and Angels 1

Posted on April 30, 2013 by ehurst

(This begins Part 3 of the saga of Angie and Preston in the Benelux.) It was time for a bit more mundane work. Besides, Preston had not been this close to the old POMCUS site since coming back to the … Continue reading →

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