G G Bolich

This richly illustrated Sourcebook gathers together, often for the first time, a large number of ancient sources--inscriptions, papyri, literary accounts, coins, etc.--related to the life, career, and word of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, successor to Trajan, and ruler in the 2nd century at a pivotal time for the history of the West. Accompanied by maps and illustrations of varying kinds, this is the most complete collection of ancient sources on Hadrian--all in English translation--to ever appear. The author, a scholar who has published more than 40 books and many, many articles, has been studying Hadrian for a half century. Trained in the languages (Greek, Latin, etc.) translated in this volume, Dr. Bolich, as editor, has not only reviewed the translations used, but contributed many of his own. He has also supplied footnotes offering a wealth of additional information and pointing to places where the original language source material and other translations may be found.

This short volume brings together the most common arguments presented by both sides of the COVID-19 vaccine controversy. Each side is represented by its own adherents in order to better let the sides speak for themselves and thus to offer a clear and fair opportunity for the reader to assess the arguments' merits. Before the presentation of the arguments is some useful contextual material: an explanation of how people decide what they know to be true, how arguments can be fruitfully assessed, and what the virus and the disease being discussed actually are. Following the arguments are a proposal of ground where the two sides might meet for more productive conversation than what exists at present. Then the book concludes with an assessment of the arguments and some free advice for all the parties involved.

This abridged and revised edition of an earlier work explores ancient Greek philosophy to uncover its contribution to our present understanding of knowledge, of belief, and of the relationship between them. The volume focuses on the key question of whether belief ever can be knowledge. Aimed at the nonexpert, the philosophies of Protagoras, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the Epicureans, Stoics, and Skeptics are all set out with the aid of illustrative drawings and selected portions from the ancient sources in readable English.

This volume provides a working introduction to the scholarly study of Jewish and Christian sacred texts. Included are thorough explanations of 5 general methods and 8 chapters covering specialized methods. Readers are presented with step-by-step "how to" guides for each, and exercises to test their skills.

Crossdressing in Context, vol. 3: Transgender History & Geography documents the behavior of crossdressing across history and around the world. Crossdressing is known to date back at least 15 centuries before Christ. It is found in societies both East and West. Explore this fascinating reality through the lives of famous people and see how other people view it in the third volume of this landmark five volume set.