Daily Archives: August 31, 2024

Book Review: Essential Companion to Christian History by Stephen Backhouse

Posted on August 31, 2024 by timlyg

Got this book at Ollie's (near BJ) for $5. Meant to use it as a tool to teach Nadia Church History. Chapter 1: Servants and Leaders: 1 - 100 c.96: Bishop Clement of Rome's First Epistle accepts Paul's letters as … Continue reading →

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Vocabulary: 兵者诡道也

Posted on August 31, 2024 by timlyg

From: 孙子兵法 用兵之道在于千变万化、出其不意 Some translated as "All warfare is based on deception" If so, then yes, as Pak Tong said, Chinese tradition does consider deception as part of wisdom. However, being crafty or shrewd is a "kinder" translation. I have … Continue reading →

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