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How did representative institutions become the central organs of governance in Western Europe? What enabled this distinctive form of political organization and

Examines the varied, enormously sophisticated contents of the Bible and sees how certain Western authors were inspired by them.

Chronicles the ancient history of Israel and its prophets, from Samson to Elijah.

The story of ancient Israel, from the arrival in Canaan to the destruction of the Kingdom of Judah and the Babylonian exile some six centuries later, here is th