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This course guides listeners through the sights of the naked- eye sky, wherein we directly witness the effects of the turning and revolving of the Earth, the artistry painted by the human mind using the sky and stars, and how the view changes with time and with our place on the planet.
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The Modern Scholar
- The History of Ancient Israel: From the Patriarchs Through the Romans
- By: Professor Eric H. Cline
- Narrated by: Eric H. Cline
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
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Israel conjures up myriad associations for peoples of all cultures and religious backgrounds. Inextricably associated with the world's three most prominent religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), Israel is steeped in history and conflict, much of which is known through the tales of biblical figures such as Moses, David, Solomon, and, of course, Jesus Christ.But how much of the Bible can be relied upon as accurate history? And how much of the biblical record can be verified through archaeology?
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Good But a Little Biased
- By Wolfpacker on 05-27-12
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The Modern Scholar: The Lost Warriors of God
- The True History of the Knights Templar
- By: Professor Thomas F. Madden
- Narrated by: Professor Thomas F. Madden
- Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins
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Professor Thomas F. Madden is a widely published author and the director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Saint Louis University. In The Lost Warriors of God, Madden examines one of the most fascinating organizations in world history: the Knights Templar, whose members gave up home, family, and worldly possessions to defend the Holy Land and the Christian pilgrims who journeyed there.
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Amazing and TRUE! No more conspiracy theories.
- By LH on 05-18-15
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- Cindy
- 01-30-09
Excellent
Very informative. I have listened through once and now listening again while taking notes. This is an excellent source for learning about stars, constellations, and much more. I recommend this to any person interested in Astronomy.
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- Lindsay
- 04-06-16
I'm biased because I love Kaler.
I love James Kaler's work because he explains everything to you like you're six, but also in college.
This book is about constellations. That's really it. If you want to know more about stars or general astronomy, this book may feel like a long chapter on constellations. However, if you're a beginning astronomy buff and you really like constellations and want to know everything about them, this book is great.
A word on the narration: I liked it, but it was somewhat slow so I listened to it at 1.15 speed and it was fine. Kaler is easy to listen to, but he's not an over-actor. It's a laid back style, he's obviously interested in the subject material, and I enjoyed his voice all the way through the end. Honestly I am biased - I've read a lot of his books but I'd never heard his voice so I was already on 'his side' when I started listening.
If this book wasn't for you: Try his '100 Greatest Stars' book. That's still my fave.
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- Wiley Byers
- 11-15-18
Everything you need to know about the night sky
This book is the perfect balance between science and star gazing. In a very practical way Professor Kaler teaches the basic science of astronomy and observation of the sky, as opposed to advanced astrophysics.
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- Patrick
- 07-19-09
Not as Good as Professors Kaler's Other Lectures
I listened to Professor Kaler's other two excellent lectures which, were more science based than this one (which by its nature is more historical and visual). While I finished the lectures I did run through quickly some of his survey of the sky as it was difficult to follow and a little boring---this type of description is difficult to make interesting without visuals. While the lecture was OK, not nearly as good as the previous two, both of which I highly recommend.
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- ROBERT H ESTETTER
- 10-09-16
Great series
What made the experience of listening to The Modern Scholar the most enjoyable?
Easy to understand the very complicated due to the ability of the speaker to break it down to everyday examples.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes
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