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The Book That Made Your World
- How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization
- Narrated by: Peter Lawrence
- Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Understand where we came from.
Whether you're an avid student of the Bible or a skeptic of its relevance, The Book That Made Your World will transform your perception of its influence on virtually every facet of Western civilization.
Indian philosopher Vishal Mangalwadi reveals the personal motivation that fueled his own study of the Bible and systematically illustrates how its precepts became the framework for societal structure throughout the last millennium. From politics and science, to academia and technology, the Bible's sacred copy became the key that unlocked the Western mind.
Through Mangalwadi's wide-ranging and fascinating investigation, you'll discover:
- what triggered the West's passion for scientific, medical, and technological advancement;
- how the biblical notion of human dignity informs the West's social structure and how it intersects with other worldviews;
- how the Bible created a fertile ground for women to find social and economic empowerment;
- how the Bible has uniquely equipped the West to cultivate compassion, human rights, prosperity, and strong families;
- the role of the Bible in the transformation of education;
- and how the modern literary notion of a hero has been shaped by the Bible's archetypal protagonist.
Journey with Mangalwadi as he examines the origins of a civilization's greatness and the misguided beliefs that threaten to unravel its progress. Learn how the Bible transformed the social, political, and religious institutions that have sustained Western culture for the past millennium, and discover how secular corruption endangers the stability and longevity of Western civilization.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-01-2023
Eye opening explanations
Time and again I was surprised and inspired by the clear explanation of how the Bible has influenced our world. Being written by an Indian it is not Eurocentric but shows how other religions have impacted cultures. The key point is that the foundations of our modern world - law, justice, science, democracy, economy and even family, owe much to the humble application of Biblical precepts.
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- Kirsten Anstey
- 24-02-2022
The power of faith
Great historic view of the change that a Christian world view has on world history
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- Mark Fitzmaurice
- 19-11-2022
Everyone who thinks he knows should read this
A beautifully structured explanation of why the world is the way it is. Coming from an Indian background the author sees what the natives cannot. Thank you.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-07-2023
Excellent - deep, sincere, studied, convincing, and all the more since from an Indian scholar
I’ve read the book before and mow listened to it (excellent reading!). Really encouraged me that the bible message is a blessing to secular / religious societies not just individuals%
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- Anonymous User
- 11-10-2023
Awful
I've read a lot of books about religious history and the evolution of the bible. This is the absolute worst I've encountered. Don't waste your time or money.
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- christian
- 08-01-2020
this is not non fiction
logic is transient here, warped to fit an idea. The ideas are interesting sometimes, but to dismiss evidence because it doesn't fit isn't great
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