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Old 20-09-2016, 16:16
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Triptych

A new book due next February puts The Holy Bible in its political, cultural and philosophical context

http://repeaterbooks.com/books/triptych/
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Old 20-09-2016, 16:52
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Well, we definitely need another book on that.
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Old 20-09-2016, 19:12
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Well, we definitely need another book on that.
You just can't have too many books on the political, cultural and philosophical contextuals
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There is society, where none intrudes,
By the deep sea, and music in its roar:
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'I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.' (from Sea Fever - John Masefield)


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Old 20-09-2016, 19:19
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Perhaps this is my left-wing views talking through the filter of growing up and living in a neo-liberal capitalist economy, but I think there needs to be a book about the books about the political, cultural and philosophical context of the album that puts them into a political, cultural and philosophical context. Or perhaps not, but who can say?
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Old 20-09-2016, 19:32
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Perhaps this is my left-wing views talking through the filter of growing up and living in a neo-liberal capitalist economy, but I think there needs to be a book about the books about the political, cultural and philosophical context of the album that puts them into a political, cultural and philosophical context. Or perhaps not, but who can say?
Put me down for a copy
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There is society, where none intrudes,
By the deep sea, and music in its roar:
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'I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.' (from Sea Fever - John Masefield)


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Old 20-09-2016, 19:42
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Put me down for a copy
I'll have three.
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Old 20-09-2016, 20:55
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Another?
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Old 21-09-2016, 04:42
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Despite its examination in journalism and other Manics books, there's not really a book like this already, though, is there? Always wondered why it hasn't made it to a 33 1/3 title too.
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It's kinda disappointing to see this much negativity and cynicism about the book, on the one forum left where I thought there might be some interest. But, what ho. I've put my order down, anyway.
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Old 24-09-2016, 10:45
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It's kinda disappointing to see this much negativity and cynicism about the book, on the one forum left where I thought there might be some interest. But, what ho. I've put my order down, anyway.
I was just joking around, I will probably buy it too.
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Old 24-09-2016, 14:33
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I'll probably get it. It looks solid and interesting enough.
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Old 24-09-2016, 22:01
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It's kinda disappointing to see this much negativity and cynicism about the book, on the one forum left where I thought there might be some interest. But, what ho. I've put my order down, anyway.
Just taking the pee. Might be overdoing it a little though no? A whole book I mean not the pish taking
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There is a rapture on the lonely shore
There is society, where none intrudes,
By the deep sea, and music in its roar:
I love not man the less, but Nature more," - Byron

'I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.' (from Sea Fever - John Masefield)


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i actually thought this was quite interesting. pre-ordered. haven't gotten a manics book in about 12 years or something.
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Pre-ordered mine too. I'm not a fan of recycled trivia, but this looks like it hopefully might skim the surface and provide a more poignant and academic insight
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Pre-ordered mine too. I'm not a fan of recycled trivia, but this looks like it hopefully might skim the surface and provide a more poignant and academic insight
It does sound academic like someone's one PhD thesis. I imagine Richey would love the idea of this book. Might prove a frustrating read but....
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There is a rapture on the lonely shore
There is society, where none intrudes,
By the deep sea, and music in its roar:
I love not man the less, but Nature more," - Byron

'I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
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And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.' (from Sea Fever - John Masefield)


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