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Charles Campbell's 'History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia' provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Virginia, from the arrival of the first English settlers to the establishment of the colony as a key player in British America. Campbell's writing style is detailed and scholarly, offering readers an in-depth look at the political, social, and economic factors that shaped Virginia's development. Through meticulous research and a keen eye for detail, Campbell brings to life the struggles and triumphs of the early settlers, painting a vivid picture of life in colonial Virginia. His work is considered a landmark in the study of American history, setting a standard for future historians. Charles Campbell, a prominent historian and genealogist, drew on his own expertise and knowledge of Virginia's history to write this seminal work. As a native Virginian with a deep connection to the state, Campbell was driven to document and preserve the rich history of his homeland. His dedication to historical accuracy and thorough research is evident throughout the book, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. 'History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia' is a must-read for anyone interested in the early days of America's first successful English colony, offering a captivating glimpse into the past that continues to shape Virginia's identity to this day.

This penetrating book sheds light on the psychology of fundamentalism, with a particular focus on those who become extremists and fanatics. What accounts for the violence that emerges among some fundamentalist groups? The contributors to this book identify several factors: a radical dualism, in which all aspects of life are bluntly categorized as either good or evil; a destructive inclination to interpret authoritative texts, laws, and teachings in the most literal of terms; an extreme and totalized conversion experience; paranoid thinking; and an apocalyptic world view. After examining each of these concepts in detail, and showing the ways in which they lead to violence among widely disparate groups, these engrossing essays explore such areas as fundamentalism in the American experience and among jihadists, and they illuminate aspects of the same psychology that contributed to such historical crises as the French Revolution, the Nazi movement, and post-Partition Hindu religious practice.

Purves and Partee discuss theology's relevance to personal life and Christian faith from an evangelical perspective and through the lens of the Reformed tradition. "Encountering God" focuses on basic issues of Christian faith as they are filtered through contemporary experience: the merits of doctrine, God, Jesus, faith, justification, sanctification, salvation, sin, predestination, lamentation, hope and joy.