Sentences with phrase «teaching of great books»

On the one hand, there are those who emphasize the importance of «objective» education to be obtained through the teaching of Great Books, classical tradition, or technical knowledge.

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Here's an experience I've had over time that I'm guessing you can relate to: many of the books I've read that have taught me the most or had the greatest impact on me do not appear on the recommended lists of business luminaries, famous authors, or Hollywood stars.

The book that arguably helped launched the open - book management movement, The Great Game teaches owners and employees alike to think of the numbers behind their business as a game.

I have taken issue with some of Robert Kiyosaki's teachings for years and have found it difficult to explain to people how it is a great book but a horrible one at the same time.

Buddhism (in its true form) provides a guide to the elimination of suffering, not deity worship; in fact never talks about God or gods in the sense the west does... FYI Buddha was born 630 years before Jesus, and it is proven that Buddhism traveled from eastern India all the way to Syria and the Middle East via the Silk Road... i am quite sure Jesus had heard some of his teachings... some of the things that Jesus says are a direct reflection of the eightfold path from buddhism... Jesus was the greatest salesman of all time... sold the most books in history... he really honestly does nt deserve worship but an Academy Award

For several years I taught Great Books classes to college undergraduates, and the European focus of the four - semester sequence (the first part was called «Roots of Western Thought») illuminated issues of which Augustine made the first consummate exploration: personal identity, individuality, the inviolable and incommensurate self.

Since Latter - day Saints believe in continuing, modern revelation, that means that we follow what is in the canonized scriptures (Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price) AND whatever our current leaders teach.

This book, in my opinion, is to actually minimize the great apostasy taking place in our churches; especially among those who were never taught the real meaning of being «last instead of first», to help those who come into the church who may bring with them societal norms of entitlement and «whats in it for me» attitudes and behaviors.

159:4.9 «But the greatest error of the teaching about the Scriptures is the doctrine of their being sealed books of mystery and wisdom which only the wise minds of the nation dare to interpret.

To be sure, we have an expanded canon of Scripture, but nothing within the Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, or Pearl of Great Price contradicts what is taught in the Bible regarding the virgin birth (which, by the way, we definitely believe in), teachings, miracles, atoning sacrifice, or bodily resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.

Calvary Chapels place great importance in the practice of expository teaching, a «verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book» approach to teaching the Bible.

Sorry about the tangents, but it's always a great point in a post to quote the great Thoreau, I think he captures the heart of what I desire in all humanity: «A truly good book teaches me better than to read it.

The Bible is the greatest and most valuable book every written, and many of the greatest people of history attribute their greatness to the principles and truths taught within the Bible.

Still, the polemic for teaching «Great Books» remains very valuable in pushing the teaching of «real books,» as opposed to technical books, textbooks, or trendy bBooks» remains very valuable in pushing the teaching of «real books,» as opposed to technical books, textbooks, or trendy bbooks,» as opposed to technical books, textbooks, or trendy bbooks, textbooks, or trendy booksbooks.

And I have admit that I always give the «lawyer's argument» for the great book I'm teaching, while often merely alluding to criticisms both tentative and pointed.The Catholic approach is not appropriate for a teacher at a non-Catholic college, and my approach usually has the effect I can't completely explain of making my smart Christian students more Christian.

(The great scientist Johannes Kepler held that two books teach us about God: the Book of Nature and the Book that reveals what we otherwise could not learn about God.)

The Book of Job, Jesus» teaching that the Tower of Siloam did not fall on people because they were worse sinners than others and the text of Hebrews 11, great faith chapter, makes that quite explicit.

As well as the Bible, Mormons revere three books of teaching and scripture: The Book of Mormon, The Pearl of Great Price and the Doctrines and Covenants

I believe that what I teach is of great help to people, which is why I make a large chunk of it available for free through this website and my podcast, and so I hope that when you buy one of my books or teaching courses, it is not because you were pressured, but because you simply wanted to learn more.

This may involve a more thorough study of the Book of Revelation, as many great misunderstandings have resulted from it's teachings and many extreme doctrines of eternal damnation have been produced from it.

Thinks Jeremy for your dedication of teaching the truth of scripture through your podcasts, books and courses it brings such clarity and understanding to God's great love for all mankind

Bob, georgia, and ttwp, nowhere in the so called OT, (the obvious truth book), and truly was named by YHWH, «the book of remembrance» in Malachi 3v16, does it say jesus, nor does it tell of his story, and in all of those scriptures in the chapters that are in Isaiah 40, 41, 42, 43, and 44, are speaking of the servant, the elect, from the «seed» of David, as the future prophecy in Jeremiah 23 vs.1 - 8, and Jeremiah 33 vs.14 - 21 of the righteous BRANCH, named «The Lord (YHWH) Our Righteousness», and not just one person here, and again there is no name of jc here either, and this is taught to us, in Jeremiah 33 vs. 22 that there will be a great number of David's seed to be on the throne.

For many years, traditionalist thinkers have promoted the teaching of a set of core texts — the «great books» — as a vital element of a liberal arts education during a time when demands for multiculturalism led to the dismantling of a number of traditional programs of study.

(As quoted by J.T. Barclay: City of the Great King, p. 90) Hell itself, according to the teaching of the apocalyptic writings, was a great abyss full of fire, (The Book of Enoch 18:11 - 16) in the midst of the earth, and so vividly were its tortures imagined and the satisfaction of the righteous in the contemplation of them conceived that, according to Charles» understanding of the text, a notorious element in the later Christian doctrine of hell appears in a Jewish book, probably written during Jesus» lifeGreat King, p. 90) Hell itself, according to the teaching of the apocalyptic writings, was a great abyss full of fire, (The Book of Enoch 18:11 - 16) in the midst of the earth, and so vividly were its tortures imagined and the satisfaction of the righteous in the contemplation of them conceived that, according to Charles» understanding of the text, a notorious element in the later Christian doctrine of hell appears in a Jewish book, probably written during Jesus» lifegreat abyss full of fire, (The Book of Enoch 18:11 - 16) in the midst of the earth, and so vividly were its tortures imagined and the satisfaction of the righteous in the contemplation of them conceived that, according to Charles» understanding of the text, a notorious element in the later Christian doctrine of hell appears in a Jewish book, probably written during Jesus» lifetBook of Enoch 18:11 - 16) in the midst of the earth, and so vividly were its tortures imagined and the satisfaction of the righteous in the contemplation of them conceived that, according to Charles» understanding of the text, a notorious element in the later Christian doctrine of hell appears in a Jewish book, probably written during Jesus» lifetbook, probably written during Jesus» lifetime:

He remarks that, were we to re-read Smith's «great book», The Wealth of Nations, with proper attention, we could learn from his «interesting mind» a lot more than «its owner wished to teach us».

The great value of Freeborn's book is that it illustrates its analysis with a wide variety of pre -(and post --RRB- Reformation texts, thereby providing the Catholic teacher with a genuine opportunity to teach the English Catholic literary heritage while also teaching spelling, punctuation and grammar.

It will be difficult, but it is even more central to the goals of classical Christian teaching than the Trivium or the Great Books.

I teach a couple of courses in our mostly «Great Books» core curriculum.

Mormons deviate from more than creeds... they changed doctrine and plagerized the Old and New Testament to create the Book of Mormon, Pearl of great price, and all the others — changing things as they needed to fit their teaching!

I think this is a great book, I bought it for my grandchildren so I can start teaching them about the dangers of sugar and that they can still eat yummy and tasty food without sugar.

The only book that teaches the art of this great and subtle cuisine with a full repertory of dishes from all the regions of India, designed especially from the American kitchen.

Her book «The Way To Cook» is a great buy, and will give you a ton of basic dishes that will teach a full spread of cooking skills.

The book does a great job at teaching about all of the different substitutions for sugar.

This is a great book to keep because it teach me a lot of techniques on how to bake at home.

Your question and my answer provides great inspiration for other parents, and may even be featured in our newsletter or one of my books to help teach and inspire other parents.

Gayle shares her thoughts about some of the most important lessons we teach children, as well as a detailed review of two great books to use with kids.

I love that book — such a great way of teaching colours and numbers Kara recently posted... Job Jumpstarter Pack

These are all great and helpful selections of books that will teach your toddler about becoming an older brother or sister.

The journey of a great white shark, the adventures of «science sleuths» and the inner workings of our genes are just a few of the stories told in comic strips and books, tapping into a rich medium for communicating science and presenting an effective way to use such art forms to teach readers about...

Our teachers impart teachings from the great book of Bhagvad Gita for internal reflection averted towards mental and spiritual purification.

BUT the foundation of all that I teach and how I work with my anxious clients is outlined in great detail in my book The Antianxiety Food Solution, so I recommend this essential reading to make the basic food changes (for some people that's all they need to do), and before using any of the nutrients, and especially before using targeted individual amino acids.

The great thing about this book is that it teaches you how to prepare all your meals for the entire week in a matter of two to three hours.

He had less than a year of formal education and taught himself through his hungry reading of great books.

«Creation,» based on the book written by Darwin's great - great - grandson and entitled Annie's Box, is a secular hagiography of Darwin, which is not surprising, given that modern films have a proclivity towards themes that fly in the face of biblical teachings.

But things get off to a great start when the cast of «Avengers: Infinity War» shows up for their tour, and James teaches them about buying coffee and waiting in lines, and the tour makes a stop at a comic book store.

Previously, I have taught AP Literature and Composition, English I, Inclusion English II, American Literature, Great Books, and a number of other courses in our Language Arts curriculum.

Yet, as he writes in his book, Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Questions: One Small Change Can Yield Big Results, «When students know how to ask their own questions, they take greater ownership of their learning, deepen comprehension, and make new connections and discoveries on their own.»

Brief Description Having students make an ABC book is a great way of teaching about any topic.

For those of you who teach grades 6 to 9, these novels will equip you with reading recommendations for your students, and they're also great for starting book discussions.

This is a great book to accompany the topic «The Stone Age» and has lots of indirect topic teaching within.