Monthly Archives: January 2012

Winter History & Heritage — #6 (January 30)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Charles Zaffini

Our H&H entries this week are based on George Grant & Gregory Wilburʼs The Christian Almanac and a few other sources (like Tabletalk magazine) as indicated:  Paraenesis — (Tabletalk studies, Dec. 19-21, 2011) This Greek word signifies a common first … Continue reading →

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Winter History & Heritage — #5 (January 23)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Charles Zaffini

The following entries are based on our readings in America, Volume 1 (William Bennett) and The Christian Almanac (George Grant & Gregory Wilbur): Sartor Resartus — (Almanac, Dec. 27) Scotsman Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881) wrote acclaimed biographies and histories, but this novel … Continue reading →

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Winter History & Heritage — #4 (January 9, 2012)

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Charles Zaffini

The following entries are based on readings in America, Vol. 1 by William Bennett:  Northwest Ordinance — (America, Vol. 1, pp. 109-110) Asidefrom winning the war with Britain, this 1787 statute, which set the stage for new states with constitutions … Continue reading →

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