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The result was captivity. With every passing day, the joys of the old country seemed like just that — dreams.
Then Amos brought a message of hope. The good old days could become good again. They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. When we fall to our greatest depths, in our addiction or our marriage, we find the wilderness an afront to the idea of a loving God.
Christian Standard Bible He will not grow weak or be discouraged until he has established justice on earth. The coasts and islands will wait for his instruction. Good News Translation He will not lose hope or courage; he will establish justice on the earth. Distant lands eagerly wait for his teaching. The islands will wait for His instruction. The coastlands will wait for his teachings.
He proclaimed God's truth: “I will bring my people back from distant lands. They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant. She added a postscript, “I hope you've forgotten the war. But you're right-which war?” Nor did she forget to append a joke as well. “No doubt this card will reach.
JPS Tanakh He shall not fail nor be crushed, Till he have set the right in the earth; And the isles shall wait for his teaching. King James Bible He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he has established justice in the earth: American King James Version He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: American Standard Version He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law.
The significance of the events, what led up to them and what their consequences were are all told in a very readable fashion. At the same time the people involved in the events are discussed in a way that gives them depth and life. Nothing happens in a vacuum and the author does a great job of illustrating the people who created the events.
Joe Barrett did an excellent job narrating In Distant Lands. His voice is very pleasant to listen to. He enunciates clearly and the production quality is excellent. He never stumbles on any of the foreign words whether French or Arabic.
I would not hesitate to choose another book he narrates. In Distant Lands has kindled an interest for me in this period of history.
I will also be looking into more of Mr. I found In Distant Lands to be very accessible while not oversimplifying a complex subject. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Wow this book weaves an amazing tapestry of those volatile times.
Very readable and fills in the gaps left by our limited and probably censored history and catechism lessons Including the shameful sack of Constantinople that got the Crusaders excommunicated, the leper king that was in the movie 'Kingdom of Heaven' that had to be tied to his horse to lead his army,Richard the Lionheart that could have changed the history of the Middle East, Saladin the Great the archenemy of the Faith. It's entertaining, very readable, and full of unknown facts about the Crusades.
So much to absorb I'll be revisiting this book many times. One person found this helpful. I learned more about the eight crusades in Lars Brownworth's popular history of this subject than I have in any academic course I have taken. Outremer and the Levant were thoroughly explained so that the reader can visualize the rather complicated geography of the eastern Mediterranean coast in relation to the Crusader States.
I thought the Cast of Characters was a reference tool that was easy for the reader to return to time and again as he read the book with its multitude of central figures from popes and emperors to Prester John and Yolande.
Last but not least, is the Epilogue which Brownworth treats with respectful provocation and a timely analysis. A highlight of the book!
Fantastic book, the author is a great storyteller, does not have a single boring chapter, which is amazing for a history book. I read it in two days, very captivating stories with lots of fascinating people and details. I will read all Lars Brownworth books, he rocks!
Truth is better than fiction. Brownworth makes history come alive in an epic fashion. I love all his books! Jam-packed with information few readers would know about the Crusades. It is truly a concise history course on the subject from the perspective of all sides. As a novice on this subject it was easy and entertaining to read and easy to follow the story. Some interesting interpretations at the end iro Christian vs. Well worth the read. See all 16 reviews.
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