Briefly Noted

“It is an admirable piece of scholarship. It provides a wealth of highly relevant context, enriching the cultural and literary as well as the theological and historical terms in which these writings of first-century Jews should be approached. The contributors are tactful and sophisticated in their treatment of antiquity and respectful of its mysteries.”

“In this timely volume, Tim Boyd challenges one of the most prominent explanations for this shift: the ‘white backlash’ theory. Taking the political experience in Georgia as a case study, he makes a compelling argument that New South politics formed out of the factional differences within the state Democratic Party and not simply as a result of white reactions to the civil rights movement.”

“50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know provides a modern update on the ageless idea that girls should know appropriate and courteous responses to any given situation. Good manners aren’t just some quaint idea and old-fashioned concept from the past. They’re an essential aspect of every young lady’s path to adulthood and the skills she will need to thrive in whatever she chooses to do. In an ever-changing world, good manners never go out of style.”

“This work is a unique look at the interaction between the home and military fronts during the Civil War. Specifically, Bradley Clampitt explores how both success and defeat on the battlefield translated into raised or lowered morale among civilians.”