This is a review of an Audio CD set on military history. Why would our blog on the Bible, Theology, Apologetics and Christian worldview review such a resource? I believe the more Christians know from auxiliary disciplines outside of theology and apologetics helps us better understand the Bible better (with discernment of course). So here’s my review…
Garrett G. Fagan. Great Battles of the Ancient World. Chantilly, VA: The Teaching Company, 2005. 12 hours, 18 minutes.
4 out of 5
Purchase: Amazon
This is an audio history lecture produced by The Teaching Company. It is the first one I listened to from them and because of the positive experience with this product I plan to listen to more lectures that The Teaching Company have made available. This particular product feature lectures on history by Garrett G. Fagan a historian and professor that is well known for his research in Roman history. Fagan here gives us twenty four lectures concerning great battles in the ancient world and largely focuses on the classical period and the ancient near east.
These are fascinating teachings for those who love history. The beginning of the series looked at the Ancient Near East and the Egyptians. The discussion about Homer and Troy was an early memorable lecture in this set. I really appreciated the lecture on Jerusalem and Lachish as it touched on some aspect of Biblical history. I learned a lot from these lectures. The professor really knows his materials. For instance I thought Fagan did a good job discussing about the Assyrian method of warfare which was very cruel; yet he also pointed out that there was a method to their cruelty and it was meant to discourage resistance and spare further bloodshed later on. While we don’t necessarily have to accept their violence as morally acceptable nevertheless this historical study explains history with a little more nuance. I thought it really picked up the pace when we arrive at the Classical period. Yet I appreciated that this look at the Greco-Roman military methods was not in a vaccum but in consideration of the interaction with the Persians. I learned a lot about the Greek hoplites, the Roman legion and also the phalanx in contrast to the Roman legion method of warfare.
Much more could be said but these lectures were fascinating and informative.
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Thanks for the review! I would enjoy this.
You’re welcome! I think you would!! You like history which would make this something down your alley. Also going tangent I think WordPress put my comment under spam again for my comments on your page since i had your post open on my laptop for hours while I was away with other tasks; I have your post open as a reminder for later. Sorry again!
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I love history! Looks reasonable cost on Amazon
You would like this. This is one of the cheaper lectures from the company and I think a good deal.
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History is a good window on how God accomplishes His Purposes even through people who don’t believe in Him.
I agree it is incredible to see God’s providential work through history and setting up the precondition and background for certain things to happen. His purpose stand, what an amazing God who works even through those who do not obey or even rebel against Him, He is a God worthy of our worship!
Amen!
A lot of us need to learn more history. Thanks for the recommend. I ordered the transcript. Thankful for all who have ‘liked’ blog on Spurgeon quotes on Christians & war, I hope others will again help to expose new post with ‘top 8’ quotes. These rarely see the light of day & few Spurgeon fans are aware of his faithfulness on this. https://spurgeonwarquoted.wordpress.com/2018/12/04/spurgeons-top-eight-lost-quotes-on-christians-war/
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Looks like a good book!