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Russian Literary Treasure: The Legend of the Three Hermits

November 9, 2011 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

An old legend from the Volga District tells of a Bishop who was traveling from Archangel to the Solovetsk Monastery.…

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Posted in: Reflections on Russia, Russian Literature

Russia’s DNA: Unsettled Identity

November 2, 2011 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Note: This is the sixth and final in a series of essays on ‘Russia’s DNA.’ The first essay ‘Russia’s DNA:…

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Posted in: Reflections on Russia, Russian Culture and Values

Russia’s DNA: “Deep-Seated Spirituality”

October 21, 2011 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Note: This is the fifth in a series of essays on ‘Russia’s DNA.’ The first essay ‘Russia’s DNA: Fear of…

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Russia’s DNA: “Giantism”

October 19, 2011 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Note: This is the fourth in a series of essays on ‘Russia’s DNA.’ The first essay ‘Russia’s DNA: Fear of Invasion’…

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Russia’s DNA: “Fear of Anarchy”

October 12, 2011 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Note: This is the third in a series of essays on ‘Russia’s DNA.’ The first essay ‘Russia’s DNA: Fear of Invasion’…

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Posted in: Reflections on Russia, Russian Culture and Values

Russia’s DNA: “Lack of Trust”

October 5, 2011 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Note: This is the second in a series of essays on ‘Russia’s DNA.’  The first essay ‘Russia’s DNA: Fear of…

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Russia’s DNA: “Fear of Invasion”

September 28, 2011 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Note: This is the first in a series of essays on ‘Russia’s DNA.’ In March 2006, I heard a lecture…

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The Big Three Versus Hitler

September 21, 2011 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

One of the most fascinating aspects of Max Hastings’ book, Armageddon: The Battle for Germany, 1944-1945, is his discussion of…

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Posted in: Reflections on Russia, Russia's Pre-1991 History

The Defeat of Nazi Germany

September 14, 2011 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Back in 2006-07, I wrote a series of “Reflections” on Russia’s DNA and the first essay in this series focused…

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Posted in: Reflections on Russia, Russia's Pre-1991 History

The Internet’s Impact on Russia

September 8, 2011 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Over the past ten years Russia has witnessed an enormous growth in the use of the Internet. According to official…

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Posted in: Reflections on Russia, Russian Culture and Values

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Reflections on Russia

  • Russia’s Post-Communist Development
  • U.S.-Russian Relations
  • Russia’s Pre-1991 History
  • Russian Culture and Values
  • Religious Life in Russia
  • Russian Literature

Reflections on Shalom

  • Old Testament Foundations
  • Jesus’ Palestinian Context
  • Jesus’ Birth & Youth
  • Jesus in Action
  • Jesus’ Teachings
  • Palm Sunday – Golgatha
  • Resurrection – Pentecost
  • Apostles’ Teachings on Shalom
  • Conclusion
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