By: Kim Sanford on August 26, 2024
Looking Back Reading about life in Israel and Palestine over the past 100+ years evoked some diverse emotions. Firstly, nostalgia as I was taken back to my college Hebrew classroom where we began each class by singing, “Hineh ma tov uma na’im Shevet achim gam Yachad.” How good it is for brethren to dwell in…
By: Cathy Glei on August 26, 2024
A Peek Into My Limited Understanding Admittedly, I have a limited understanding of the conflict that is taking place in Israel. John, I think I need the 5-year-old explanation of the conflict too. For several years I taught in an Arabic/Muslim in Michigan and not much was said about the historical conflict of the region,…
By: Diane Tuttle on August 26, 2024
Canadian History Professor, Martin Bunton chronicled the last 120 years of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict in his book The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict, A Very Short Introduction.[1] While far from exhaustive of the thousands of years that the conflict has been raging, the book gave me a better understanding of many of the struggles in the area and…
By: Travis Vaughn on August 26, 2024
In this post, I will answer the following questions: 1. What did I know about Israel and the Middle East before October 7, 2023, and what was that based upon? 2. What does Martin Bunton’s The Palestinian – Israeli Conflict: A Very Short Introduction help me understand that I did not know before? 3. How…
By: John Fehlen on August 26, 2024
I read this entire book, and I still don’t fully understand the situation in the Middle East. I didn’t prior to October 7th, and I still don’t fully after October 7th. Honestly, I just don’t get it. Reading The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict by Martin Bunton only seemed to confuse me more, and the material only covered up…
By: Tim Clark on August 26, 2024
One of the features of the home I grew up in was sitting down in front of the TV to watch the nightly news. Some of my earliest memories are of news anchor Walter Cronkite signing off the end of his program with “And that’s the way it is…” (and then he would give the…
By: Jeff Styer on August 26, 2024
Without really knowing why I remember growing up hearing people say that there will never be peace in the Middle East. I knew that Israel as a nation was re-established after WWII and that there had been conflict over the years that resulted from the Promised Land being given back to Israel. I heard terms…
By: Jenny Dooley on August 26, 2024
My Understanding of Israel The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict, by Martin Bunton was a timely and informative read. As the Israeli-Hamas war continues, this short volume helped me understand the complexity of how two peoples came to be at violent odds with one another. Before reading this book, I knew Israel became a nation in 1948, continues…
By: Russell Chun on August 23, 2024
Week 1: Aug. 26-Sept. Hebrew: זוהי אדמתי (Zo hei adma’ti), Arabic: هذه أرضي (Hadhihi ardi) “This is my land.” What’s happening now. What happened before. (The book) Major Events since 2013. DIME + R, What the bible says, what the Koran says. The way ahead Epilogue 1.What’s happening now… Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah…
By: Daron George on April 22, 2024
Matthew Petrusek’s book, ” Evangelization and Ideology: How to Understand and Respond to the Political Culture.” explores in detail the complex dialogue between the spreading of religious beliefs and the influence of ideological frameworks. The current situation makes this investigation particularly necessary, as the author writes, considering the impact of contemporary matters such as the…
By: Daron George on April 22, 2024
In her book “Rethinking Leadership: A Critique of Contemporary Theories,” Annabel Beerel delves into the essence of leadership during periods of turmoil and uncertainty. Her critical examination is timely, given the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the relevance of her work. Beerel advocates for a reevaluation of leadership paradigms in light of transformative…
By: Alana Hayes on April 21, 2024
In the field of religious studies and the ideological analysis, Matthew R. Petrusek’s “Evangelization and Ideology” looks at exploring the intricate connections between not only evangelism, but our belief systems, and cultural narratives around the globe. Through the simple dynamics of outreach, persuasion, and conversion, the author also sheds light on the ways in which…
By: Alana Hayes on April 21, 2024
Nigel Biggars book “Colonialism; A Moral Reckoning” looks into the challenges and historical truths surrounding colonialism. In this book he presents an analysis of the multifaceted legacy of colonialism. By examining accounts of ethical considerations and also the contemporary perspectives Biggar goes through colonial interactions with the moral implications of imperial rule as well as…
By: Audrey Robinson on April 21, 2024
A Critique Rethinking Leadership: A Critique of Contemporary Theories is a timely book that evaluates the leadership theories that have been around for decades and have had minimal impact on changing corporate behavior. Annabel Beerel, the author, is an accomplished international corporate consultant on leadership and ethics, and she has published various books, several of…
By: Alana Hayes on April 21, 2024
Google Tom Holland and you get Spiderman. Alexa…Tell me everything about Tom Holland: -He is actually an actor from London. –Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe -Some publications have called him one of the most popular actors of his generation.[a] -Known for dating Zendaya Similar to all other things in existence… Merely stating its accuracy does…
By: Michael O'Neill on April 20, 2024
Me: As the semester drew to a close and my time as a student blogger neared its end, I unfortunately had to forgo writing this blog post two weeks ago. During the designated week, I managed to read a significant portion of the book and watched several YouTube videos related to the topic, however, my…
By: Shonell Dillon on April 20, 2024
It seems that the pandemic was light years ago. I am reminded that it is real when I see my aunt rush to mask even today two years after the event. I am also reminded because my community was hit hard. Many pastors and community members lost their lives. In some cases, it was because…
By: Michael O'Neill on April 20, 2024
Rethinking Leadership In Rethinking Leadership, Annabel Beerel explores various leadership theories and shortcomings, emphasizing the skills essential for leading effectively in uncertain times. She uses our concept of “leadership bankruptcy” as she opens up the book to question the apparent scarcity of true leadership. She asks, “What happened to all the leaders?”[1] Her experiences shaped…
By: Tonette Kellett on April 20, 2024
Introduction This week’s reading was Rethinking Leadership: A Critique of Contemporary Theories by Annabel Beerel. This very thick book examines many of the theories we are familiar with and a few we are not. For the purpose of this blog, I will zoom in on the chapter about transformational leadership. This is where my own…
By: Laura Fleetwood on April 20, 2024
What better way to end our time in the DLGP program than with the book Rethinking Leadership by Annabel Beerel.[1] In this expansive text, Beerel offers a comprehensive evaluation of modern leadership theories and ponders where all the leaders are when we have access to such a plethora of information about leadership. I love her…
