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"The Origin and Permanent Value of the Old Testament" is a book written by Charles Foster Kent, an American biblical scholar and theologian. The book explores the historical origins, composition, and enduring significance of the Old Testament, which is a foundational text in both Judaism and Christianity. In this work, Kent likely delves into topics related to the authorship and historical context of the Old Testament books, as well as their theological and moral teachings. He may also discuss the enduring value and relevance of the Old Testament in the context of modern religious and moral thought. Charles Foster Kent was a prominent scholar in the field of biblical studies, and his work aimed to provide insights into the Old Testament's role in shaping religious thought and morality. His writings have contributed to the understanding of the Old Testament's historical and theological significance.

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Why would sovereigns ever grant political or economic liberty to their subjects? Under what conditions would rational rulers who possess ultimate authority and who seek to maximize power and wealth ever give up any of that authority? This book draws on a wide array of empirical and theoretical approaches to answer these questions, investigating both why sovereign powers might liberalize and when. The contributors to this volume argue that liberalization or democratization will only occur when those in power calculate that the expected benefits to them will exceed the costs. More specifically, rulers take five main concerns into account in their cost-benefit analysis as they decide to reinforce or relax controls: personal welfare, personal power, internal order, external order, and control over policy--particularly economic policy. The book shows that repression is a tempting first option for rulers seeking to maximize their benefits, but that liberalization becomes more attractive as a means of minimizing losses when it becomes increasingly certain that the alternatives are chaos, deposition, or even death. Chapters cover topics as diverse as the politics of seventeenth-century England and of twentieth-century Chile; why so many countries have liberalized in recent decades; and why even democratic governments see a need to reduce state power. The book makes use of formal modeling, statistical analysis, and traditional historical analysis. The contributors are Paul Drake, Stephen Haggard, William Heller, Robert Kaufman, Phil Keefer, Brian Loveman, Mathew McCubbins, Douglass North, Ronald Rogowski, and Barry Weingast.

"The Christian View of the Old Testament, authored by Frederick Carl Eiselen, offers an insightful exploration of the Old Testament from a Christian perspective. Eiselen's scholarly work delves into the theological interpretations and significance of the Old Testament scriptures within the context of Christianity. This book provides a valuable resource for theologians, scholars, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the biblical text and its relevance to Christian faith."

Should all young adults receive a capital grant? Should all individuals be given a lifetime regular income? Would either form of payment be just or unjust? These questions figure prominently in recent social philosophy and policy discussions on 'stakeholding' and 'basic income'. Both types of proposal have a long, but largely unknown history. This anthology contains a wide variety of historical contributions, some of which are presented in English for the first time, highlighting striking parallels between past and present debates.