History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Human Anatomy with Clinical Issues in Anatomy plus Access to the Anatomy & Physiology Place Companion Wedsite and Anatomy360 CD-ROM (5th Edition)

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Human Anatomy with Clinical Issues in Anatomy plus Access to the Anatomy & Physiology Place Companion Wedsite and Anatomy360 CD-ROM (5th Edition)
Frederic H. Martini , Michael J. Timmons , and Robert B. Tallitsch
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ASIN: 0805372105

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Human Anatomy, Fifth Editionincludes a clear presentation, superior art program, and new media supplements, and is the best-selling text for the one-semester Human Anatomy course. This award-winning textbook features a large, atlas-style format, appropriately-detailed anatomical illustrations, exceptionally clear photographs of tissues and cadavers, and time-saving study tools to give readers a complete understanding of anatomical structures. An Introduction to Anatomy, The Cell, The Tissue Level of Organization, The Integumentary System, The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure, The Skeletal System: Axial Division, The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division, The Skeletal System: Articulations, The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization, The Muscular System: The Axial Musculature, The Muscular System: The Appendicular Musculature, Surface Anatomy, The Nervous System: Neural Tissue, The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves, The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves, The Nervous System: Pathways and Higher-Order Functions, The Nervous System: Autonomic Division, The Nervous System: General and Special Senses, The Endocrine System, The Cardiovascular System: Blood, The Cardiovascular System: The Heart, The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation, The Lymphatic System, The Respiratory System, The Digestive System, The Urinary System, The Reproductive System, Human Development. For all readers interested in learning human anatomy.

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Good book.......2007-08-20

Good book. Great illustrations. If they have a newer version, get it, but it's a very large but sturdy book (the pages are oversized so it's a bit bulky). Good information. It's great if you're completely confused about something your teacher says. Usually you can reference it in the book and read all about it.

Great book!.......2007-03-11

This book is written in a very good detail with amazing pictures to make it easier for every learner. I am 100% happy with my purchase and would recommend this book to everyone who is really interested in studying Anatomy.

Review for Human Anatomy Book.......2007-02-14

I got it on time and received it as a new book.

Excellent, Worth the Weight.......2006-04-15

I am an EMT working on nursing pre-requisites, and I read this book, as well as Anatomy and Physiology for Emergency Care, and Marieb's book on anatomy. This is the best if you take the subject seriously. The large size allows for better graphics, which is important in this field. The text is uniformly excellent. I also like the fact that developmental anatomy (fetal development) is separate, so you can only go to that if you're interested. Lot's of cadaver pics, which are very important in showing that real bodes are not coveniently neon and coordinated colors.

BTW, the other two books mentioned are also good. Marieb offers less material, and the A&P for Emergency Care is for paramedicine. If this area is new to you and you need excellent grades, find a local paramedic A&P class (40 hours), which is the best way to get a head start.

great reference book.......2006-01-31

This is a great reference book even for resident physicians. I highly recommend having it in your library of medical books.

The Soft Drinks Companion: A Technical Handbook for the Beverage Industry

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The Soft Drinks Companion: A Technical Handbook for the Beverage Industry
Maurice Shachman
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ASIN: 0849327261

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Numerous textbooks provide general coverage of the technical processes of beverage manufacturing, and the chunky, sophisticated manuals from large beverage conglomerates present a great deal of information in minute detail. The need remains for a book that discusses both general and advanced technical issues, while allowing for theoretical discussion and academic debate. Responding to this need, The Soft Drinks Companion: A Technical Handbook for the Beverage Industry presents key issues related to the technology of the soft drinks industry. Drawing on more than thirty-five years of hands-on experience in the technical management of soft drinks facilities, the author deals with subjects in an informal manner without sacrificing technological thoroughness or scientific precision. The diverse subjects focus on major scientific and technical issues encountered by technical staff at all levels on a daily basis, including beverage emulsions, taste-testing, and cost factors related to technical subjects. Stand-alone chapters provide concise explanations of scientific concepts underlying technology issues and address potential problems that both professionals and novices may face. This unique book allows for a better understanding of the practical aspects of the soft drinks industry from an insider's experience and perspective.

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A Neotropical Companion
Great overview of the tropics
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A Neotropical Companion
John Kricher
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A second revised edition of John Kricher's well-received 1989 text, A Neotropical Companion distills whole libraries of information on the Americas' tropics. Kricher explores the workings of a rainforest with admirable clarity, discussing matters such as regeneration pathways and ecological succession. He also takes a sidelong glance at current issues in evolutionary theory, using his deep knowledge of the tropics to add to the literature on speciation and various hypotheses surrounding it. Ethnobotanists in particular will want to have a look at Kricher's catalog of tropical medicinal plants, in which lie the promise of cures and reliefs for a host of modern illnesses.

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A Neotropical Companion is an extraordinarily readable introduction to the American tropics, the lands of Central and South America, their remarkable rainforests and other ecosystems, and the creatures that live there. It is the most comprehensive one-volume guide to the Neotropics available today. Widely praised in its first edition, it remains a book of unparalleled value to tourists, students, and scientists alike. This second edition has been substantially revised and expanded to incorporate the abundance of new scientific information that has been produced since it was first published in 1989. Major additions have been made to every chapter, and new chapters have been added on Neotropical ecosystems, human ecology, and the effects of deforestation. Biodiversity and its preservation are discussed throughout the book, and Neotropical evolution is described in detail. This new edition offers all new drawings and photographs, many of them in color.

As enthusiastic readers of the first edition will attest, this is a charming book. Wearing his learning lightly and writing with ease and humor, John Kricher presents the complexities of tropical ecology as accessible and nonintimidating. Kricher is so thoroughly knowledgeable and the book is so complete in its coverage that general readers and ecotourists will not need any other book to help them identify and understand the plants and animals, from birds to bugs, that they will encounter in their travels to the New World tropics. At the same time, it will fascinate armchair travelers and students who may get no closer to the Neotropics than this engagingly written book.

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really fun for the amateur naturalist.......2007-08-15

This is just a great book if you like this sort of stuff. The content is thorough but not overwhelming, and the author does a really good job making the complex science of neotropical ecology accessible for non-academics.

I purchased it before I traveled to birdwatch in Costa Rica and wowed my companions with little tidbits and facts that I pulled pretty much verbatim from the book. It opens you eyes to things in the tropics that you would most certainly miss otherwise and should be considered indispensable for anyone traveling there with an interest in nature.

Textbook.......2007-04-11

Well, this is a requirement for class, so I can't complain too much. Still, it looks to be chock full of useful tidbits.

A Neotropical Companion.......2007-01-10

Received the book in a few days and in excellent condition. Very pleased with my purchase.

Great overview of the tropics.......2006-11-10

I took this book along with me to Peru and read it during long boat rides on the river. If you have an interest in biology and ecosystems, this book is a great introduction. It covers a little bit of everything, from birds to mammals to plants. You can dip into one topic without having to read it linearly.

The book greatly enhanced my trip. Guides are great but they can't be experts in everything at once.

whet your appetite for a fascinating region of the Americas.......2006-07-02

Kricher's NEOTROPICAL COMPANION is not the kind of 'field-guide-for-dummies' that many of us depend on to find our way around Central and South America's flora and fauna. Rather, it's the next step for people who've become familiar with that kind of guide and want to understand at a deeper and occasionally more abstract level why the natural life around them is what it is.

Ours accompanied us through many years in Costa Rica.

The photos are stunning, but there are not many of them. Fairly dense, instructive prose dominates.

A fine book by a recognized authority. Buy the field guide and get it well-thumbed and into your mind. Then add Kricher's NEOTROPICAL COMPANION to it.

The Cambridge Companion to Darwin (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy)

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The Cambridge Companion to Darwin (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy)

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Charles Darwin remains the subject of continuing energetic debate in the fields of philosophy, history of science, biology and history of ideas. This volume offers a collection of newly commissioned essays from experts in their fields, and will provide a student readership with an accessible guide through Darwin's thought.

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The naturalist and geologist Charles Darwin (1809-82) ranks as one of the most influential scientific thinkers of all time. In the nineteenth century his ideas about the history and diversity of life - including the evolutionary origin of humankind - contributed to major changes in the sciences, philosophy, social thought and religious belief. This volume provides the reader with clear, lively and balanced introductions to the most recent scholarship on Darwin and his intellectual legacies. A distinguished team of contributors examines Darwin's main scientific ideas and their development; Darwin's science in the context of its times; the influence of Darwinian thought in recent philosophical, social and religious debate; and the importance of Darwinian thought for the future of naturalist philosophy. New readers will find this the most convenient and accessible guide to Darwin currently available. Advanced students and specialists will find a conspectus of recent developments in the interpretation of Darwin.

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A must for your definitive collection of CD.......2007-10-01

If you're studying or researching Charles Darwin (CD), this is a must. It's enjoyable for all who ponder in these most crucial days. It also sheds light on aspects of CD's life that you can't get other places.

An Interethnic Companion to Asian American Literature

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An Interethnic Companion to Asian American Literature

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ASIN: 0521447909

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This book provides a survey of literature by North American writers of Asian descent, both by national origins (Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, South Asian, Vietnamese) and by shared concerns.

Principles of Genetics, Student Companion Guide

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Well written.
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The best introductory text broadly covering the field
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Principles of Genetics, Student Companion Guide
D. Peter Snustad , and Michael J. Simmons
Manufacturer: Wiley
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In the rapidly advancing science of genetics, currency and accuracy are critical in any book. This book presents the most up-to-date developments in genetics as well as the fundamental principles. It stresses how genetics is done and provides historical and biographical insights to the people and events that have made genetics a pre-eminent science. The new edition incorporates organizational changes to make the book more modern, including earlier DNA coverage. A new design also highlights numerous practice problems that help reinforce important concepts.

* Provides a comprehensive and balanced view of both Classical Mendelian topics and modern Molecular topics.

* Incorporates the latest findings from Genomics and Proteomics.

* Includes numerous high-quality illustrations with stepped-out art to help readers visualize complex processes.

* Offers the analytical tools that readers will need for problem solving.

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Well written........2007-05-23

When I was getting a very brief introduction of genetics in my Biology book by Raven, for some reason I was just not understanding what the hell I was reading. This book is easy to grasp, very well written. I highly recommend it to anyone, also, the CD is pretty good.

it was great.......2007-03-09

this book helped me a lot. i used the book for its extra problems which they were great.

Great Purchase.......2005-09-01

There was no marks in the whole book, and the price was great.

The best introductory text broadly covering the field.......2003-07-11

I would rate this as one of the best (if not the best) introductory texts in genetics. Comparing this to various other material that I've come across, Snustad and Simmons definitely exhibit superior aptitude in educational skills in this work. They have a firm grasp of what their target readers can understand and know how build up the readers' progressive comprehension while keeping the interest level high. This is the true mark of a well-constructed textbook. We all know how boring some texts can be, but I found myself always itching to read on and even go backward to review some of the concepts. The authors' use of simple language (unlike some other "introductory" texts) makes reading somewhat "light and fun" in contrast to some others who seem to not be as adept in communicating to "pre-PhD" students.

Another characteristic that makes this work stand out is it's sheer beauty. The illustrations, photographs, charts, and even the layout are absolutely gorgeous! Hey, I'm not one who judges a book by the cover, but even the cover is beautiful! The artwork is well thought out and easy to understand. Many parts of the text can be reviewed plainly by looking at the pictorial descriptions without necessitating too much re-reading of the sections.

The authors also include well-placed "sidelights" throughout the book to help the reader get a "real-life" connection to subject. And the sidelights are mostly about what we care about most...ourselves. Thus, in addition to constant reference to medical applications here and there, the sidelights help the reader appreciate what genetics is all about.

Another important aspect of this text is that it is up to date. The authors have taken into consideration the exponential advances in the field and documented it here. That is just one more plus to this already fantastic piece of work!

i want to review this book again.......2003-01-22

i have read this book once but i am very keen to read again this book so i want to read this book and for that i want to see the review of this book.

Biochemistry, Fifth Edition & Student Companion

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Biochemistry, Fifth Edition & Student Companion
Jeremy M. Berg , John L. Tymoczko , and Lubert Stryer
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The Blackwell Companion to Political Theology (Blackwell Companions to Religion)

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Best Collection on Political Theology Available

The Blackwell Companion to Political Theology (Blackwell Companions to Religion)
William T. Cavanaugh
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Written by a team of international experts, this Companion provides the first comprehensive survey and interpretation of contemporary Christian political theology.The Companion comprises 35 freshly commissioned essays that embody the best current thinking in the field. These essays:explore the political aspects of Christian sources such as scripture and liturgyconsider the interface of theology with political ideologies, including the contribution of theology to feminist, ecological, black, and pacifist movementsassess the contribution of major political theologians and theological movementsindicate how central Christian doctrines such as the Trinity and atonement have politics embedded within themshow how theology impacts upon present-day political issues.The contributors are drawn from various traditions of political theology, but all of them demonstrate that Christian theology is inherently political, and that politics is properly illuminated by Christian perspectives.

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Great political/theological writing.......2005-02-18

This book could have been titled many things. It could be an "introduction" to political theology, because, although it is over 500 pages, there is much more that needs to be said on the topic. Political theology "reader" would also be an appropriate description, since it contains essays by many thinkers working in the field. In the end, though, this book is definately a "companion" to the other writings on the topic available today.

As ought to be expected, this book represents many different perspectives on the task of political theology. It does a good job sampling the numerous viewpoints currently being articulated. One should not expect a coherent presentation. Instead, this is a collection that draws from many conversations.

The book is broken into five parts. The first discusses traditional resources in political theology. This includes scripture, worship, and various traditions prior to the twentieth-century. The second surveys various understandings of the task of political theology. These essays include expositions of movements as well as thinkers. Undoubtedly this section could be greatly expanded, but it does a fair job at surveying the field. The third section is, in my opinion, the most beneficial. Through various doctrines, the task of political theology is examined in a constructive manner. Here the differences in perspective truly come out. The fourth section, also exceptional, gives a response to various movements in the world and academia. Here, for instance, a response to democracy is given. This section could easily have included 2 essays on each topic to present a balanced picture. The final section gives an Islamic and Jewish perspective on the task of political theology. I found these two essays very helpful.

This is a must read for those interested in the interaction of Christian theological thought and the political (however the terms are defined). Readers will be challenged in their beliefs and forced to examine their true convictions. This is a good text to be used as a survey or a springboard for further discussion.

Best Collection on Political Theology Available.......2004-08-15

In the contemporary theological scene, the political dimensions of theology have become a topic for much discussion and no little debate. From all over the theological spectrum, many theologians are becoming more and more caught up in striving to understand the political underpinnings and implications of theological claims. Moreover, the countless political-theological movements that have emerged throughout the twentieth century demonstrate that we indeed seeing a renaissance of sorts in "political theology." Editors Peter Scott and William Cavanaugh have offered a substantive contribution to this contemporary movement in this substantive companion to political theology. This volume offers the most extensive and exhaustive volume dealing with the multifaceted topic of political theology to date. Boasting over 500 pages of political-theological reflection from prominent theologians and political activists from The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, Austria and South Africa, this book promises to become essential reading for those interesting the many and necessary connections between theology and politics.

Scott and Cavanaugh are two very different theologians with very different political views. Cavanaugh, being trained in theology and ethics has established himself distinctly within the radical ecclesial tradition that has become associated with the term "theological politics" while Scott remains far more committed to the long-standing tradition of "political theology." Cavanaugh's "theopolitical imagination" has led him to explore at length the political nature of the church, particularly centering on worship and the Eucharist as inherently political acts. Scott on the other hand has interacted in-depth with issues of ecotheology, arguing for theology's contribution to an ecological democracy in the "common realm" of God, humanity and nature. There are certainly keen differences between the theological and political views of the authors. However, both intimate in the foreword that they hope their "differences would make for a richer volume" (p. 3). This seems to indeed be the case in what follows.

The essays included in this volume are far to numerous and detailed to be examined in-depth. However, some general comments are in order. The book is structured into five different sections. The first deals with "traditioned resources." In particular, this section examines the political contribution of the Old and New Testaments, Augustine, Aquinas, Reformation thought and the Liturgy. The second section, forming the bulk of the book engages in a survey of political theologians and schools of political-theological thought. Theologians, Carl Schmitt, Karl Barth, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Courtney Murray, William Temple, Reinhold Niebhur, Jürgen Moltmann, Johann Baptist Metz, Gustavo Gutiérrez and Stanley Hauerwas are all treated at length. In addition, this section also scrutinizes Eastern Orthodox political theology, northern and southern feminist theology, Asian political theology and black theology. The following section consists of essays in constructive political theology, each exploring the political implications of a major category of systematic theology. The doctrines of the Trinity, Creation, Christology, the Atonement, the Spirit, the Church and Eschatology are all treated. The fourth section consists of theological evaluations and engagements with different political and cultural structures and movements. Issues of the state and civil society, democracy, critical theory, postmodernism and globalization are treated here. Finally, the volume concludes with two responses to the volume from the perspective of the other two "Abrahamic faiths" (p. 3), Judaism and Islam. Islamic theologian, Bustami Mohamed Khir details an Islamic theology of liberation that seeks after socio-political justice that he believes shares certain commonalities with Christian liberation theology (pp. 515-516). Jewish theologian Peter Ochs, in his response articulates an "Abrahamic Theo-politics" (pp. 519-534). Interestingly, there seem to be several points of contact between Khir's and Scott's perspectives on liberation theology and Ochs's and Cavanaugh's conception of theological politics.

There are numerous comments, questions, excitements, anticipations and criticisms that this volume will doubtless elicit. Most of the questions that come to my mind largely concern what was omitted, rather than what was included. It is curious that given all the interaction which took place in the various essays with the work of Oliver O'Donovan, that his work did not merit an essay of its own. Also, it was a bit unfortunate that Calvin, Luther, Müntzer, and the Anabaptists were all condensed into one essay (with Zwingli not being treated at all), while Augustine and Aquinas received individual treatments. While Gustavo Gutiérrez receives treatment, it seems strange that Latin American liberation theology does not merit an essay of its own.

There are certainly other comments that could be made, particularly about the various political claims made by the contributors to the section on constructive political theology, but such discussions are beyond the bounds of this review. While there is certainly important material that is not treated in this volume (as with all edited volumes), this is beyond question the most exhaustive book of its kind, if indeed there are any other books of this kind. To date no compendium of essays in political theology of this caliber and diversity has been brought together to my knowledge. It will become required reading for all those interested in politics, theology and the intersection between them.

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