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Being of Catholic upbringing, I lean towards the Douay Rheims / Jerusalem bibles.
I recently downloaded a PDF file of the 1884 edition of the Douay Rheims Bible with Haydock's commentary. At 1904 pages, this is the abridged version of his 1812 edition, which I have not seen any copies of.
I am not enough of a scholar to comment on Haydock's notes, but it is a beautiful and lushly illustrated book. I wish could own a real copy, but even reprints cost many, many thousands, and I have no idea what an original copy would be worth.
Not sure whether I am in a minority, here, but I honestly think that firstly, the late Mr Jordan could have done with the services of a rather good sub-editor, - to my mind, his books could be pruned - and secondly, I am of the opinion that Brandon Sanderson is a far better writer and story-teller than was Jordan.
Cicero (2001) by Anthony Everitt.
I enjoyed Everitt’s book on Augustus so much that I decided to read his book on Cicero. I enjoyed it a lot, it’s very detailed but it also brings out the real man Cicero and puts him in light of the other individuals of the time (Caesar, Catilina, Cato, Mark Anthony, Octavian etc). I highly recommend this book, although it’s less action-prone compared to Augustus’ book. Reading about Cicero becoming a victim of the Triumvirate’s conscription was quite sad, as his death could’ve probably been avoided if not for a betrayal (gory spoiler: the traitor was forced by Publilia to cut his own flesh in small pieces with a knife, and eat them).
I enjoyed Everitt’s book on Augustus so much that I decided to read his book on Cicero. I enjoyed it a lot, it’s very detailed but it also brings out the real man Cicero and puts him in light of the other individuals of the time (Caesar, Catilina, Cato, Mark Anthony, Octavian etc). I highly recommend this book, although it’s less action-prone compared to Augustus’ book. Reading about Cicero becoming a victim of the Triumvirate’s conscription was quite sad, as his death could’ve probably been avoided if not for a betrayal (gory spoiler: the traitor was forced by Publilia to cut his own flesh in small pieces with a knife, and eat them).
Well, I have been savouring Anthony Everitt's biography of Augustus (as recommended by you, and thank you for that) - a very well-written and thoroughly enjoyable history book.
I take it that you also recommend the biography of Cicero?
Absolutely! Cicero is probably less fascinating than Augustus (albeit arguably more influential), but this book really brings him to life. Some of the events narrated in the two books obviously overlap.
Actually, I've always had a certain regard for Cicero.
Anyone who likes words, and admires an exquisite mastery of the written word, the spoken word, and adherence to the idea of the rule of law, will harbour some form regard for Cicero.
And, whatever about Augustus, I must confess that I was never really enamoured of Julius Caesar: As a very good school friend of my mother's, who had subsequently married and emigrated to the US, raised her family there, studied for a degree there, worked there for decades, thoughtfully remarked, in that inimitable Boston accent she had acquired during her time in the US, when visiting us around 15 years ago, while we were sitting together watching a documentary about Julius Caesar, - "wasn't Julius Caesar a bit of a jerk?"
Anyway, thank you for the recommendation; I shall most certainly follow this up.
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The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
Finally I 'finished' reading this one, or did I?
Started long time ago...and I love Eckhart since way back, but I haven't taken myself time to read his books.
Just listened to his various offerings. Now I am doing that though.
When you understand something well, it's easily explained. He do.
This is not a book you finish, but going back to...
Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. -Dawid Whyte
ANGER; points toward the purest form of compassion; the internal living flame of anger always illuminates what we belong to, what we wish to protect and those things for which we are willing to hazard and even imperil ourselves.
The Ultimate Quotable Einstein
This book won't be finished either.
But at least I get a lot more reliability if Albert himself actually said certain things or if it's just a rumour that he did.
The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
Finally I 'finished' reading this one, or did I?
Started long time ago...and I love Eckhart since way back, but I haven't taken myself time to read his books.
Just listened to his various offerings. Now I am doing that though.
When you understand something well, it's easily explained. He do.
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This is not a book you finish, but going back to...
Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. -Dawid Whyte
ANGER; points toward the purest form of compassion; the internal living flame of anger always illuminates what we belong to, what we wish to protect and those things for which we are willing to hazard and even imperil ourselves.
The Ultimate Quotable Einstein
This book won't be finished either.
But at least I get a lot more reliability if Albert himself actually said certain things or if it's just a rumour that he did.
My mother thoroughly enjoyed The Power of Now, and used to comment on it.
Enjoy.
A male friend gave me The Gambler to read, when I was an adolescent, and that was my introduction to his writings.
I am currently reading Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur on my Kindle
Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You
Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You
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Any mention of Mary of Magdalene...?I am currently reading Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur on my Kindle
Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You
Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with Youwww.amazon.com
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Found this on one of my bookshelves, not fully read it. But as it classifies on my bookshelves I had obviously had it in mind. I know I was intrigued by her at my university studies in religion.
The male ego seem to have had a lot of need to dismiss her importance as most likely Jesus companion.
Right now I'm reading.
The male ego seem to have had a lot of need to dismiss her importance as most likely Jesus companion.
Right now I'm reading.
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Not even half way through the book. Given the title, I’d say there won’t be.