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  • Book of Concord Preface - Unknown

    Book of Concord Preface - Unknown
    2026/08/30
    The Christian Book of Concord was published in 1580 as a collection of eleven documents: Three Ecumenical Creeds and eight documents from the Reformation Era. Here is the Preface to the entire work together with the Saxon Visitation Articles from 1592. (Summary by Jonathan Lange)
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    53 分
  • Cabbages and Kings - O Henry

    Cabbages and Kings - O Henry
    2026/08/29
    This work is O. Henry's first published volume and is considered to be his only novel. The plot is composed of several short stories, which were inspired by the author's six-month stay in Honduras in the late 1890s. "The incidents embracing as they do, a variety of subjects, hang loosely together, so loosely in fact, that at times one finds no apparent connection between them at all, and yet in the end one sees how each is intimately related to the other. ...Written by a less able hand than O. Henry's the book might have been a sad jumble, perhaps comprehensible to none but the Walrus--but as it is, one finds a joy in its every obscurity." -- The New York Times Book Review, Dec. 17, 1904) Great mysteries are ofen meta-mysteries. For over a century this novel has masqueraded as a collection of loosely connected short stories. Looking backwards through a prism (now a commonplace critical contortion) Cabbages and Kings foreshadows many shadings: "At Swim-Two-Birds", "Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote", "Tyrants Destroyed", "The Continuity of Parks". -- Elliot Gage O. Henry spent his first years as a writer in Austin, Texas, and the University of Texas maintains a 219-item collection of his works at the Portal to Texas History (reference to publicly-available items which may not be in public domain offered to enthusiasts). — Eric W. Metzler
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    6 時間 25 分
  • England In The Middle Ages-Elizabeth O'Neill

    England In The Middle Ages-Elizabeth O'Neill
    2026/08/24
    Dive into the intriguing life of King Alfred of England in this riveting podcast. Originally composed in Latin around 888 A.D. by the Monk and Bishop Asser - or so its believed. Some scholars speculate it was penned much later by an unknown author. Join us as we unfold the mysteries of this historical figure. (Summary by Douglas B. Killings)
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    3 時間 12 分
  • Life of Alfred the Great - Bishop of Sherbourne Asser

    Life of Alfred the Great - Bishop of Sherbourne Asser
    2026/08/23
    The "Life of Alfred the Great," penned by Bishop Asser, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of England's most revered kings, originally composed in Latin around 888 A.D. This historical account not only chronicles Alfred's reign but also reflects on themes of leadership, resilience, and the struggle for national identity during a tumultuous period marked by Viking invasions. Asser's portrayal of Alfred emphasizes the importance of wisdom, justice, and the moral responsibilities of a ruler, ideas that resonate deeply even in contemporary discussions about governance and ethical leadership. The text serves as a reminder of the enduring qualities that define effective leadership and the ongoing relevance of history in shaping our understanding of power and responsibility. With its rich historical context and profound insights, this work remains a vital exploration of a pivotal figure in English history.
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    2 時間 17 分
  • Saga of Erik the Red (Reeves Translation)-Unknown

    Saga of Erik the Red (Reeves Translation)-Unknown
    2026/08/23
    Dive into the intriguing life of King Alfred of England in this riveting podcast. Originally composed in Latin around 888 A.D. by the Monk and Bishop Asser - or so its believed. Some scholars speculate it was penned much later by an unknown author. Join us as we unfold the mysteries of this historical figure. (Summary by Douglas B. Killings)
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    1 時間 26 分
  • Abraham Lincoln The Practical Mystic-Francis Grierson

    Abraham Lincoln The Practical Mystic-Francis Grierson
    2026/08/22
    Dive into the intriguing life of King Alfred of England in this riveting podcast. Originally composed in Latin around 888 A.D. by the Monk and Bishop Asser - or so its believed. Some scholars speculate it was penned much later by an unknown author. Join us as we unfold the mysteries of this historical figure. (Summary by Douglas B. Killings)
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    1 時間 47 分
  • Erasmus and the Age of Reformation-Johan Huizinga

    Erasmus and the Age of Reformation-Johan Huizinga
    2026/08/21
    Dive into the intriguing life of King Alfred of England in this riveting podcast. Originally composed in Latin around 888 A.D. by the Monk and Bishop Asser - or so its believed. Some scholars speculate it was penned much later by an unknown author. Join us as we unfold the mysteries of this historical figure. (Summary by Douglas B. Killings)
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    7 時間 55 分
  • Vikings-Allen Mawer

    Vikings-Allen Mawer
    2026/08/20
    Dive into the intriguing life of King Alfred of England in this riveting podcast. Originally composed in Latin around 888 A.D. by the Monk and Bishop Asser - or so its believed. Some scholars speculate it was penned much later by an unknown author. Join us as we unfold the mysteries of this historical figure. (Summary by Douglas B. Killings)
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    4 時間 1 分