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Sacred Conviction
- The South's Stand for Biblical Authority
- De: Joseph Jay
- Narrado por: George Bagby
- Duración: 2 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 14
Historians have long understood that conflicts over slavery, Constitutional interpretation, economic interests, and culture contributed to the coming of the War Between the States. Joseph Jay’s original and insightful study illuminates yet another important difference that fueled conflict between the North and South — theology. It has been more than once observed that Southern clergy were among the strongest advocates of Southern Independence. Jay shows why that was so.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Challenged my preconceived notions
- De Joel Conrad en 09-22-20
- Sacred Conviction
- The South's Stand for Biblical Authority
- De: Joseph Jay
- Narrado por: George Bagby
Challenged my preconceived notions
Revisado: 09-22-20
This book was very illuminating in describing how theology was a major factor that led to the division between the North and the South. It helped that I read this on the heals of reading Thomas Sowell's "Black Rednecks and White Liberals", in which Sowell dedicated an entire chapter on the complex topic of slavery, and consequently openned my eyes to facts and considerations that totally challenged my original notions on the topic ( I grew up thinking the South was "bad" and the North was "good", and that was that). What books like Sowell's and now this one do is cause us to expand and adjust our preconceived notions of history, where the reality always turns out to be far more complicated than we ever imagined. Good historians will allow history to speak for itself, which may make us uncomfortable.
I found this to be a very helpful book and thought the narration was very good. I also appreciate that the book is short. My one quibble is that I would have liked more space dedicated to the thorny topic of how Christians should think about slavery in light of there not being any direct prohibitions against it in the Scriptures, as that is going to be one of the most challenging issues for readers. But other than that, I recommend this book to anyone seeking to better understand this complex part of our nation's history.
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
- A Leadership Fable
- De: Patrick Lencioni
- Narrado por: Charles Stransky; introduction by Patrick Lencioni
- Duración: 3 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 18,860
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 14,954
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 14,904
In keeping with the parable style, Patrick Lencioni begins by telling the fable of a woman who, as CEO of a struggling Silicon Valley firm, took control of a dysfunctional executive committee and helped its members succeed as a team. Story time over, Lencioni offers explicit instructions for overcoming the human behavioral tendencies that he says corrupt teams. Succinct yet sympathetic, this guide will be a boon for those struggling with the inherent difficulties of leading a group.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Clear Headed Guidance on Building Teams
- De Mark en 01-18-03
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
- A Leadership Fable
- De: Patrick Lencioni
- Narrado por: Charles Stransky; introduction by Patrick Lencioni
A Very Engaging and Insightful Book
Revisado: 06-25-12
What did you love best about The Five Dysfunctions of a Team?
I felt a connection to the team leader in the story and could see myself being capable of leading in the same way. This is because the principles of the book are built on solid truth that apply to every person (honesty, courage, accountability, intentional communication, etc.), no matter their God-given skills.
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