This survey of the Bible series covers the second half of the NT. Dann works his way book by book through the NT providing information about the title, author, date of the book, purposes for which the book was written, content of the book, and closes with an outline of the particular book. Each lesson has a series of thought provoking questions that makes it excellent for Bible class use (high school through adult).
Focusing on 1 Thessalonians, the book offers a comprehensive survey that includes details about the title, author, and historical context. It discusses the purposes behind the writing and provides a detailed content analysis. The inclusion of an outline enhances understanding, while thought-provoking questions at the end of each lesson make it ideal for Bible study groups. This structured approach allows readers to engage deeply with the text and its themes.
Named one of the world’s great blues-rock guitarists by Rolling Stone, Mike Bloomfield (1943–1981) remains beloved by fans nearly forty years after his untimely death. Taking readers backstage, onstage, and into the recording studio with this legendary virtuoso, David Dann tells the riveting stories behind Bloomfield’s work in the seminal Paul Butterfield Blues Band and the mesmerizing Electric Flag, as well as on the Super Session album with Al Kooper and Stephen Stills, Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited, and soundtrack work with Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson. In vivid chapters drawn from meticulous research, including more than seventy interviews with the musician’s friends, relatives, and band members, music historian David Dann brings to life Bloomfield’s worlds, from his comfortable upbringing in a Jewish family on Chicago’s North Shore to the gritty taverns and raucous nightclubs where this self-taught guitarist helped transform the sound of contemporary blues and rock music. With scenes that are as electrifying as Bloomfield’s solos, this is the story of a life lived at full volume.
Exploring the tension between safety and risk, this book delves into the choices individuals face in various aspects of life, from personal to professional decisions. It examines the psychological and emotional factors influencing our willingness to take risks and the consequences of playing it safe. Through engaging anecdotes and insightful analysis, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own decision-making processes and consider the potential rewards of stepping outside their comfort zones.