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Post by pat perry on Oct 8, 2013 9:22:39 GMT 9
Up to page 95 of "Killing Jesus" by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, Historian.
So far, I am liking this book. Builds a context of what was happening in the Roman Government and the World that led to the perceived need to kill Jesus. He was too powerful and was impacting the despots ability to collect heavy taxes from the people. Sound familiar?
Tells a story that reading the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John could not necessarily "sew" together without the help of a lot of interpretation from Biblical Scholars over the last 2000 years. Maybe it was the loss through interpretation of the languages these four wrote their chronicles in?
The book was $15.59 at Costco. Pastor Jim, you may need to read this and give us your report.
I read O'Reilly's books "Killing Lincoln" and "Killing Kennedy" and felt I better understood what I thought I learned in American History during high school. The number of books written about the 16th president of the United States turns out to be 15,000 titles. Do we really know the truth?
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 8, 2013 12:02:03 GMT 9
Up to page 95 of "Killing Jesus" by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, Historian. So far, I am liking this book. Builds a context of what was happening in the Roman Government and the World that led to the perceived need to kill Jesus. He was too powerful and was impacting the despots ability to collect heavy taxes from the people. Sound familiar? Tells a story that reading the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John could not necessarily "sew" together without the help of a lot of interpretation from Biblical Scholars over the last 2000 years. Maybe it was the loss through interpretation of the languages these four wrote their chronicles in? The book was $15.59 at Costco. Pastor Jim, you may need to read this and give us your report. I read O'Reilly's books "Killing Lincoln" and "Killing Kennedy" and felt I better understood what I thought I learned in American History during high school. The number of books written about the 16th president of the United States turns out to be 15,000 titles. Do we really know the truth? Pat P. Pat, I am not a fan of Bill O.
I don't listen to him, as I find him more showman, than factual reporter.
I find him to be inconsistent in his political and religious positions.
He is a non-practicing Roman Catholic, who doesn't believe a lot of the things his church teaches.
In things I have read, his historical musings have been less than stellar.
I think he is influenced more by Revisionist Historians, rather than Classical Historians.
As to his newest book, I probably won't read it, just like I have not read his previous books.
In my studies of the history of the times of Jesus, both before attending Boise State, as a History Major while there, and the history courses I took in Bible School and history books I have read in the intervening years, I have some opinions that are not in line with much of the "modern" thinking about the Death of Jesus.
The Roman government, including Pilate, were not interested in Jesus, as He was no threat to them, only a blip on their radar.
Even Josephus alludes to this, and he was not the scholar many think he was, but more of a journalist and chronicler of his times.
However, the Sanhedren and Herod were very interested, as they took Jesus to be a threat to their authority, as He was drawing people away from their authority, just a John the Baptist did.
The Romans were the tool used to Crucify Him, because the Jewish leaders were forbidden to execute a "criminal", which is what they accused Him of.
The Jewish leaders said He was a heretic, but Rome was not interested in religious squables, only insurections, as Barabas was involved in.
So, with lots of false arguments and telling Pilate he was no friend of Caesar if he allowed Jesus to live, Pilate gave permission for Jesus to be Crucified, and ordered his Army to do so.
If there was any political intrigue, it was between Herod and Pilate, not involving Rome, but who was the real power in Palestina.
Later, with Paul, Rome got involved.
If you read a copy of a Chronological New Testament, such as "The Gospel in Stereo", it intertwines all Four Gospels, in the sequence they probaly happened.
There are a few very old books out there that give a much different picture of what was going on in Rome and Judea in the time of Jesus.
Reading the entire Bible, and studying it to a not very great degree, one can see the plan of God in the coming of Jesus at the Chosen Time of History and His Life and Death.
The Bible, particularly the Epistles, makes it clear that the reason Jesus died was not because of political intrigue or the machinations of the Sanhedren or Rome, but to pay the price for the sins of all mankind, as the ultimate Sacrificial Lamb, slain on the Altar of a wooden Cross.
It then becomes the responsibility of individuals to accept that He shed His Blood to wash away sins, and to accept the Salvation He offers.
Well, I guess I am preaching a sermon, not my intent, but to explain.
As to Lincoln, yes, there have been more books written about him than any other American, many nothing but PR work for his image.
Here is a link to an article dealing with the issue of Lincoln: canadafreepress.com/index.php/print-friendly/58402
The author of the book quoted has a factual picture of Lincoln, not fantasy.
Understand, I am an Inerrantist, Classicist and Biblicist, when it comes to God's Word, so I would not agree with most modern authors on their opinions of what the Bible means, as interpreted by modern thinking.
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Post by Jim on Oct 8, 2013 12:26:58 GMT 9
Here is a book that you will find hard to put down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I leave it in the car to read while the wife is shopping or getting her nails done) The Lincoln Deception by David O. Stewart Also reading Mark Levine's book "The Liberty Amendment"- well worth the Sam's Club price of 14.88 As for O'Reilly, I concur with Jim Too, his fair and balanced always appears to be contrived.... Jim One
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 13, 2013 4:57:23 GMT 9
Sometimes I come across a book, when not looking for anything in particular, that is a real gem.
That happened last week when I was in the Half-Price Book Store in San Marcos, Texas.
I was looking at the stacks of Military Books on an end cap, and a small stack caught my eye.
I looked at the preview copy and picked up one for myself to read.
It is titled: "The First Naval Air War", by Terry C. Treadwell, published by Spellmount, an imprint of the History Press Ltd. of England (www.thehistorypress.co.uk).
It is a book telling the early history of Naval Air Forces at the beginning of World War One.
Since it is a book published in Great Britain, it deals a good bit with the Royal Navy Air Service and the machines they flew, some of whice were built in America by Curtis.
Lots of great pictures of lots of WW1 aeroplanes.
I paid the grand price of $5 for it, but it has a list of 12 Pounds, 99 Pence.
It was a brand new, unopened copy, so not a used book.
If you can find a copy, I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I am enjoying mine.
At the same time, I picked up a copy of Rickenbacker, a biography of Eddie Rickenbacker, also a new book, for $2.99.
Such bargains, such bargains.
Don't have a Half-Price Book Store where you live?
You may be able to find a copy in other used book stores.
Jim Too
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Post by Diamondback on Oct 13, 2013 6:14:12 GMT 9
Also reading Mark Levine's book "The Liberty Amendment"- well worth the Sam's Club price of 14.88 Or even the slightly-higher Wal-Mart price. I, too, am working through that one... and frequently finding myself nodding in agreement.
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Post by shadowgunner on Oct 21, 2013 15:00:57 GMT 9
I am currently reading "Charlie Chasers" by Larry Eldon Fletcher. History of USAF AC-119 Shadow Gunships in the Vietnam War. I picked it up at our Reunion in San Antonio last month. Good read and fills in some blanks in my knowledge of the subject.
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Post by Gene on Oct 29, 2013 8:53:31 GMT 9
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Post by Diamondback on Oct 29, 2013 11:38:26 GMT 9
Can't find my copy of Shattered Sword (I've been asked to review it for a wargaming forum), so I've got one being transferred from another branch to the library I usually work out of.
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Post by MOW on Oct 29, 2013 14:30:32 GMT 9
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Ok, fine it's not a REAL book, but it's long enough to be one, a very boring one. This damn contract recompete is driving me crazy... or should I say all the vendors bidding on it. Sometimes I just want to throw them all out.
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Oct 30, 2013 1:17:27 GMT 9
I'm reading a fascinating biography: "Eddie Rickenbacker: An American Hero in the Twentieth Century", by W. David Lewis.
I bought it at Half-Price Books for $2.99.
I grew up hearing lots about Captain Eddie, and his exploits.
He was the "Ace of Aces", probably the most famous person to come out of World War One.
During WW2 he was in a B-17 which got lost over the Pacific, ran out of fuel and ditched.
A movie, "Captain Eddie" was made in 1945, starring Fred MacMurray.
I really enjoyed reading the chapters dealing with Rickenbacker's beoming a pilot, and as a First Lieutenant becoming the commander of the 94th Pursuit Squadron in France.
He would never make it to-day.
He dropped out of 7th grade to work and became mostly self-educated in the things he did.
A superb mechanician and machinist, he also became a winning race car driver, when the cars were so dangerous that most races had at least one serious injury or death.
A true promoter of an Independent Air Force and friend of Billy Mitchell, he was not always appreciated, but always listened to.
If you can find a copy of this book, I think you will find it well-worth the time to read it.
Jim Too
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Post by Diamondback on Oct 30, 2013 4:55:33 GMT 9
Jim, if you can find it, Rickenbacker wrote a book about surviving the B-17 ditching, Seven Came Through. My copy was originally my grandfather's, another of those "old war books he taught me to read on".
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Post by pat perry on Oct 30, 2013 7:16:29 GMT 9
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Ok, fine it's not a REAL book, but it's long enough to be one, a very boring one. This damn contract recompete is driving me crazy... or should I say all the vendors bidding on it. Sometimes I just want to throw them all out. Heaven help you MOW. Each company has their own lingo for statements of work and service performance metrics and unfortunately it's your task to figure out what the heck they are talking about and which is the best offering. Maybe throwing them all out is the best option? GOOD LUCK! Pat P.
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Post by MOW on Oct 30, 2013 7:24:10 GMT 9
Luckily it's all in GSA's hands now, unluckily GSA keeps coming back to us the GOV clarifying things that the bidding contractors ask questions about. PITA
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Post by Gene on Oct 30, 2013 12:32:01 GMT 9
I went thru a tri-annual study back in '79 to see if the a.v. services at tcm would be better off in civilian hands. obviously i lost the bid on the gov's side. a company in Georgia won. they outbid me cause I had to use the manpower and materials the a.f. gave me I had 20 personnel. the other bidder said he could do it with 11. he went from kodak to fuegi. his bid was 32% under mine...that's why I retired as a loadmaster... that contactor didn't last 6 months due to his poor management . the contract with to serval more bidders and finally back to a.f. I think...
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Post by jeep3 on Jan 23, 2014 2:50:38 GMT 9
I've just finished reading "They killed Our President" by Jesse Ventura with Dick Russell & David Wayne. It is a real eye opener. It gives how the assination of JFK was a conspiracy and also how the cover up was done. Very good read!
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Post by Bullhunter on Jan 23, 2014 18:00:00 GMT 9
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Apr 19, 2014 0:53:08 GMT 9
Last night I finished reading: "The Aviators", by Winston Groom.
Groom also wrote "Forrest Gump", as well as a number of history books and novels.
In this book, Mr. Groom tells abreviated life stories of Eddie Rickenbaker, Jimy Doolittle and Charles Lindbergh.
He masterfully integrates their lives and how each of these American Heroes changed aviation history and improved technology.
They all knew each other and Rickenbacker and Doolittle were friends of many years.
He also shows how integrated the companies and people were who brought modern aviation to the forefront of development.
The coverage of the WW2 exploits of all three is very well written and, again, shows how integrated their lives were.
I have read ohter biographies and auto-biographies of all three men, and find this book to be an excellent source of information on all three men.
This book was published in 2013, so is readily available.
Enjoy.
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Jun 15, 2014 8:41:12 GMT 9
Jim, having read a number of books about WW2 aviators, I was aware of both your questions.
One thing that always makes me wonder, is how their careers would have gone had they lived longer.
Bong and McGuire were both 24 when they were killed.
Bong was killed testing a P-80, and McGuire in combat, trying to help another pilot in an aerial fight with Japanese planes.
Both flew the P-38 in Pacific Theatre.
Both were awarded the MOH.
My squadron commaner in 14th FIS at the SCAB was Bill Shomo, who was awarded the MOH, after shooting down 7 Japanese planes in one mission, while flying an F-6D (Camera Mustang).
He retired after 20 years, as a Lt. Col.
Gabby Gabreski, the leading Ace in Europe, retired in 1967 as a Bird Col.
So many of the leading fighter pilots of WW2 never made it to 30.
Great stories of some very brave young men.
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Post by Jim Scanlon (deceased) on Jun 23, 2014 11:32:32 GMT 9
I think I had mentioned the book; December 1941: 31 Days That Changed America and Save the World, by Craig Shirley.
For too many reasons to recite, it took me forever to finish.
When I finally got to reading it, it was hard to put down.
Mr. Shirley goes Day-by-Day, through the month of December 1941, giving lots of information about things going on in our country and the rest of the world in that pivotal month in our history.
He deals with more than the war, but also writes about what was going on at home and the way we lived in those days.
Most of the information he writes is from newspapers, magazines, radio broadcasts, letters and books.
He includes very little of his own opinions, as he chose to let the sources tell the story.
He has written two books on Ronald Reagan, and one on Newt Gingrich, and he seems to be fairly conservative.
At least some of his statements would indicate that he is.
The book was published in 2011, and is still available in lots of places.
I got mine at the closeout table at Barnes & Noble, for $6.98.
If you have an interest in World War Two and how we got involved, this book is a great read.
If you are not interested in WW2, it is still a great read.
Jim Too
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