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John A. Bernbaum
Writings from a life in education

Author: Susan Rhea

  • Reflections on World Politics
  • Reflections on Russia

A Russian Literary Treasure: The Brothers Karamazov

May 11, 2012 Susan Rhea

Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1862 One of the great classics of world literature is Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov (New York: Bantam…

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Bright Lights

May 7, 2012 Susan Rhea

For the Apostle Paul, to be a follower of Jesus means “living in the light.”  This theme is powerfully articulated…

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Posted in: Apostles' Teachings on Shalom, Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

Orthodox Christianity: An Overview

May 4, 2012 Susan Rhea

Global Christianity: The Big Picture The Church of Christ the Savior& the Kremlin Cathedrals In December 2011, the Pew Forum…

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Two for One

April 29, 2012 Susan Rhea

As we have seen in previous essays, God has given us the strength and ability through the enabling power of…

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Posted in: Old Testament Foundations, Palm Sunday - Golgatha, Reflections on Shalom

Russia’s Role in the Outbreak of the First World War

April 26, 2012 Susan Rhea

Conventional Wisdom on the Origins of the First World War Constantinople During World War I Conventional wisdom, among both scholars…

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America’s First Expert on Russia

April 20, 2012 Susan Rhea

An Explorer Discovers Russia  George Kennan was born in Norwalk, Ohio, in 1845 and at the age of twelve began…

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P Squared

April 16, 2012 Susan Rhea

As we have seen in previous essays, God has given us the strength and ability through the enabling power of…

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Posted in: Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

Russia Sells Alaska

April 13, 2012 Susan Rhea

Check used to pay for Alaska,Worth $7.2 million The surprisingly cordial relationship that developed between President Abraham Lincoln and Tsar…

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Walking the Talk

April 8, 2012 Susan Rhea

As we have seen in previous essays, God has given us the strength and ability through the enabling power of…

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Posted in: Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

Getting Equipped

March 26, 2012 Susan Rhea

Biblical shalom involves wholeness, delight, and a sense of meaning and purpose for all of God’s creation. Shalom is the…

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Posted in: Apostles' Teachings on Shalom, Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

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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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