“…Wattles surveys the history of the golden rule and its spectrum of meanings in diverse contexts, ranging from Confusius to Plato and Aristotle, from classical Jewish literature to the New Testament. He also considers medieval, Reformation, and modern theological and philosophical responses and objections to the rule, as well as how some early twentieth-century American leaders have tried to use the rule. …”

“…Il ne s’agit nullement de parega mais, dans l’optique de la sociologie de la culture dont Simmel est le fondateur, d’études qui permettent d’appréhender l’ensemble de sa pensée et qu’il a d’ailleurs en partie intégrées à certaines de ses publications majeures, et notamment à son ouvrage-testament Lebensanschauung…”

“…Together, they present a stunning array of themes, allegories, and images that critics continue to puzzle over: Patience offers a psychologically complex rendering of the Old Testament story of Jonah and the whale; Cleanness explores its homiletic theme in carnal and spiritual terms with complexity, irony, and even humor; Pearl provides a dream allegory that pushes at the distinction between its earthly and heavenly meanings, challenging the very notion of metaphysical transcendence its form seems to point towards. …”

“…What was conceived as a gesture to honour Paul has become, in effect, a monument to one of the most respected Roman archaeologists of his generation, and a testament to the wide range of his archaeological interests and achievements.…”

“…He ranges from the epic of Gilgamesh and the Old Testament to the emergence of Christianity, from Descartes and Adam Smith to the consumerism in Fight Club. …”

“…Although a common theme in early Christian apologetics was the refutation of Judaism, the debate generally centered on the interpretation of the Old Testament, showing that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. …”

“…Coverage includes: Optical technologies expanded Advanced cellular networks: 2.5G and 3G standards Speech recognition, call centers and PBXs Comprehensive coverage of key players and the state of telecommunications in Europe, Asia, and Latin America Updated and expanded coverage of the Internet and convergence What readers of the previous editions had to say: "With jargon-free definitions, clear schematic drawings and its steady narrative drive,The Essential Guide to Telecommunications is a reassuring testament to the human ability to comprehend and communicate at some fundamental level even the most bewildering technology." …”