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Five Cities That Ruled The World How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York Shaped Global History
By Douglas Wilson
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On 3/13 Sarah Boy wrote: Saturday, March 13, 2010 Book Review So, I have been reading Five Cities That Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson. I was really anticipating this book because I am a history teacher and I have heard positive things about Douglas Wilson's books. But, this was a difficult book to read. The premise made ... Book Review
On 3/3 Forrest Long wrote: Doug Wilson is a capable writer and able to express himself very well with words, but in writing this book he has taken on an enormous task and I'm not sure if he delivered on it. Five cities- Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London and New York, and how they "shaped global history"- and he covered it all in ... "There's Got To be More!"
On 3/1 Julie Klassen wrote: “You can’t see the forest for the trees”, is an old saying particularly true for anyone looking out at the world from his own point of time..In his book "5 Cities that Ruled the World", Douglas Wilson takes a step back and gives his reader an objective view of the tapestry woven by five cities ... A Look at Five Cities
On 2/27 Melissa R wrote: Five Cities That Ruled The World by Douglas Wilson has been described as "the gripping and illuminative story of how five cities—Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York—shaped the course of global history." As you might expect, the book is divided into five sections--one for each city--plus ... Five Cities That Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson (Book Review)
On 2/15 Cheryl Peevyhouse wrote: If you like a little history but you're afraid of falling head-first into some huge in-depth tome, have no fear. This book is a brief overview of five cities that have influenced history: Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York. It includes a small collection of interesting tid-bits about each ... Douglas Wilson/FIVE CITIES THAT RULED THE WORLD
On 2/10 Kendra Duty wrote: I signed up to review this book because of several thoughts that went through my head when I saw the cover and what it was about. First, Douglas Wilson! He's a great writer and has an amazing wife who ministers to me greatly over at the Femina blog and as a recipient of her monthly Minister's Wife newsletter. ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World
On 2/10 Lukas Targosz wrote: I have chosen this book because I really liked the cover. Thomas Nelson has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for review purpose. The first thing that really got my attention when I got the book was the quality of the printed version; it is really nice handy book. Wilson looks at ... Review: 5 Cities That Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson
On 2/6 Sara Harrison wrote: How could a man this smart, how could as good a writer as Douglas Wilson write a book this bad? Five Cities that Ruled the World is a popular history giving an overview of Jeruselum, Athens, Rome, London, and New York. In the introduction Wilson informs the reader that he will be showing how "Jeruselum ... Book Review: Five Cities that Ruled the World
On 1/30 Bonnie Buckingham wrote: Thomas Nelson PublishingIn picking out books from ThomasNelson Publishers to review, I sawthis one and loved its cover. In thehomeschool world, the author iswell know. Douglas Wilson's ( checkout his son N.D. Wilson's newchildren's fiction) book is an excellenthistorical overview of each city's legacy.Here ... Five Cities That Ruled the World
On 1/27 Jennifer Gerhardt wrote: Read Douglas Wilson's 5 Cities That Ruled the World yesterday. It's a fine but superficial review of metropolitan history considering Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York. Each city receives approximately 40 pages of attention. So, not much new or deep here (a quick look at Wikipedia would provide ... Just Fine
On 1/20 Brian Welter wrote: By Douglas Wilson, 236 pages, thomasnelson.com, $14.99.Wilson offers readers a Christian view of history, which is a refreshing departure from the usual deconstructing, anti-Caucasian, anti-Western, and anti-Christian views. Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York played central roles in the founding ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World
On 1/19 Lana Vaughan wrote: I chose to review this book from Thomas Nelson because I have traveled to 3 of the 5 cities and wanted to see how the history and impact of these cities was expanded in a historical and spiritual treatment. I enjoyed the first four cities but found my interest wasn’t held by the fifth long enough for ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World
On 1/13 Emanuel Pavel wrote: Comunitatile umane au interactionat si s-au influentat una pe alta in varii modalitati; o incercare de intelegere a acestei dinamici a reprezentat provocarea de baza pentru a citi cartea “5 Cities that Ruled the World” a lui Douglas Wilson, una din aparitiile de success ale Editurii Thomas Nelson ... 5 orase care au dat forma lumii – Douglas Wilson
On 1/12 Matt Thisse wrote: The Five Cities that Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson is the best book I have yet reviewed from Thomas Nelson. It is a brief history of five of the most significant cities in history (according to Wilson). Wilson does a superb job of concisely, clearly and whimsically chronicling the history of Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, ... Book Review: 5 Cities that Ruled the World
On 1/11 Michael Mahoney wrote: I'm a history geek. I only came to realize this later in life, otherwise I would have likely been a history major in college. But I find history fascinating, especially making connections between different periods in history. Ask anyone in my congregation. Whenever I preach, it's like a mini history ... Book Review - Five Cities That Ruled the World
On 1/5 Christine Jensen wrote: 5 Cities that Ruled the World introduces us to the history and reign of the cities of Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London and New York City. Author Douglas Wilson uses a unique religious point of view to explain and document how each city came to rule; why each was successful in it’s vie for power; ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World REVIEW
On 1/4 Jeff Randleman wrote: 5 Cities That Ruled The World is a brief, yet very interesting read. The concept of the book is simple: Mankind has lived in cities almost since Creation. Over the last few millennia, a few of those cities have risen to the top and have had major influence on the world. ... Book Review – 5 Cities That Ruled The World by Douglas Wilson
On 1/3 Karlene Jacobsen wrote: “The work of progress is so immense and our means of aiding it so feeble; the life of humanity is so long, that of the individual so brief, that we often see only the ebb of the advancing ways, and are thus discouraged. It is history that teaches us to hope.” (p. 189 Robert E. Lee)Have you ever wondered ... Five Cities that Ruled the World
On 1/3 Matt Coulter wrote: As the title suggests, Wilson uses 200 pages to take us through the history of five of the greatest cities in human history: Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York - delivering a sweeping (if greatly abbreviated) history of each as well as their global significance that reaches to us even today. ... Abbreviated, but interesting
On 1/2 Cherise Kachelmuss wrote: Now I am no where near a history buff and honestly I don't really like history, but I am always open to new genres. I decided to give the book "Five Cities that Ruled the World: How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York Shaped Global History" by Douglas Wilson a chance. It is a book about how ... Appreciated the Author's Ideas and Thoughts
On 12/17 Shanna Barnhisel wrote: 5 Cities that Ruled the World: How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York Shaped Global History, by Douglas Wilson. I found this book to be a tough read. I had a hard time getting through it. I am interested in history and when I saw this book I felt it was one that I would enjoy. But I found ... Thomas Nelson Book Review - 5 Cities that Ruled the World
On 12/16 brenten gilbert wrote: so it’s almost time for another football entry, but here’s a quick change of pace during which time, i’ll discuss a couple books that i’ve finished reading… hard to believe that it’s only nine days away from Christmas… i’m working night and day (well, mostly ... on five, a million, and a thousand…
On 12/13 Chad Milec wrote: Douglas Wilson presents a very in-depth and intriguing portrayal of 5 cities around the world that have, at one point in time, in fact ruled the world. The 5 cities are Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York. Now, this is through each city's involvement in the start or elevation of different beliefs, ... A Review of '5 Cities That Ruled The World' by Douglas Wilson
On 12/13 Tammy Moore wrote: In "5 Cites that Ruled the World" the author, Douglas Wilson, gives us glimpses at the history of 5 influential cities, Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, & New York. The history walks us through ancient past into recent times, but in a clear, concise manner rather than dragging us down with loads ... Book Review: "5 Cites that Ruled the World: How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London & New York Shaped Global History"
On 12/9 Arnie Adkison wrote: Wilson's "5 Cities that Ruled the World: How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London & New York Shaped Global History" (Thomas Nelson Publishers) is my kind of history book. In a similar vein as Mark Noll's "Turning Point", one of my favorite history reads, Wilson does a snapshot look at how various aspects ... Book Review - 5 Cities that Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson OOO of OOOOO
On 12/8 Jeff Miles wrote: “Jerusalem represents the soul set free. Athens established the ideal of free inquiry. Rome passed on to us liberty of movement, liberty under law. London was the place where literary imagination was set free. And New York, with its commercial success, has shown us freedom to trade, and ... Book Review: 5 Cities that Ruled the World – How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, & New York Shaped Global History – Douglas Wilson
On 12/7 Christopher DiVietro wrote: Deftly intertwining strands of wit, wisdom, humor, and scholarship, Wilson creates an atmosphere in which the reader encounters and experiences a brief history of the world in a lively and creative fashion. Covering the spirituality of Jerusalem, the philosophy of Athens, the politics of Rome, the literature ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World
On 12/2 Erik DiVietro wrote: I have no doubt that Douglas Wilson is a good man, and possibly even a great theologian and teacher. He has pastored Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, for many years; he is on faculty at New St. Andrews College; and he as debated Christopher Hitchens. All that being said, his most recent book 5 Cities that ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World – FINAL REVIEW
On 12/1 Tim Waters wrote: Here is a fun read for the casual history buff. Ancient History was my favorite subject to school and so I had a lot of fun reading this. It is by no means a comprehensive study on Ancient History. In fact, I would almost call it a Clifs Notes version of it. I am also a little confused on why it's called ... The Five Cities That Ruled The World
On 11/30 Roger Wilson wrote: One thing the Bible gives us is an understanding of history, both a sense of progress and purpose. It answers the question “Where are we going in this life, in this world?” Douglas Wilson, in his new book Five Cities that Ruled the World, applies that sense of direction and purpose ... Five Cities with Lasting Influence
On 11/30 Rick Randleman wrote: I was excited to read 5 Cities That Changed the World, by Douglas Wilson. I love history, and this promised to be an interesting look into the history of cities that defined, changed, and inspired their cultures and the world. The cites covered are Rome, Athens, Jerusalem, London, and New York. While ... 5 Cities That Changed the World
On 11/29 Barbara Shelton wrote: 5 Cities That Ruled the World delivers an entertaining account and perspective on how Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York ruled the world. It claims that these five cities made our world what it is today: Jerusalem gave us spirituality; Athens gave us democracy, mathematics, philosophy, and ... 5 Cities That Ruled The World by Douglas Wilson
On 11/29 Kathy Leicester wrote: I just read “5 Cities that Ruled the World” by Douglas Wilson. It is the first book of the author’s that I have reviewed, and the first book of this type that I have reviewed. It was easily read, and might be a good companion to a more rigid book of history. The five cities discussed are Jerusalem, ... 5 Cities That Ruled The World - A Review
On 11/29 John Collier wrote: When I saw this book, I knew I wanted to read it. My instincts were right; this was a great book. Douglas Wilson takes a look at five cities (Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York City) and explains how their histories build on each other, overlap and affect each other, and intersect with the ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson
On 11/27 Jean Oram wrote: Book Review: 5 Cities That Ruled the World: How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London and New York Shaped Global History By Douglas Wilson Well, sadly, I have to admit that this book was not for me. I suppose I was expecting more of a social history or a socio-geographical history that linked the past great cities to today. ... Book Review: 5 Cities That Ruled the World
On 11/23 John Maringmei wrote: Douglas Wilson's Five Cities That Ruled The World is a book that focus on the five powerhouse cities of the world - Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York - how all theses cities started and became the most influential cities in the world.The book take us through a bit of history lesson on the ... Book Review "Five Cities That Ruled The World"
On 11/19 Jonathan Gilbert wrote: I have always enjoyed big cities. They offer a large variety of multicultural events and a swarms of people from all over the world. When I heard about 5 Cities that Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson, I was excited about reading and reviewing it. I am not one to jump into reading historical books. I ... 5 Cities That Ruled The World- A Book Review
On 11/18 Angela Simmons wrote: 5 Cities that Ruled the World provides us with an in-depth look into the five cities that help to shape the world we see today. Opening with a quote from the French theologian Jacques Ellul stating that “all of man’s history is not limited to the history of the history of the city and it’s progress, ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson
On 11/17 Donna Safford wrote: Do cities and their inhabitants have to conquer the world in order to rule it? No. "5 Cities that Ruled the World" establishes the powerful influence that Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York have had on history. Her we see examples of faith, the rule of law, democracy, literature, theater, ... Interesting and well-researched
On 11/17 Lex Wisniewski wrote: This post is part of Thomas Nelson’s BRB program (Book Review Bloggers, not Be Right Back). Have a blog? Like free books? Check this out. I wasn’t sure what to expect with Five Cities, and having read it in it’s entirety, I’m now not sure what to say about it. On the one hand, each of the ... Book Review: Five Cities That Ruled the World
On 11/16 Jonathan Perrodin wrote: Men live in communities; men have always lived their lives together. Throughout the ages you can look at those collections of people called cities to see the majority of what we would call history. Cities are the collectors of everything that is good & bad within man, only magnified. With the promising ... yikes!
On 11/16 Mary Crocco wrote: 5 Cities that Ruled the World is an overview description oh how the cities of Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York ruled the world.Douglas Wilson is a theologian and teaches college level ethics and logic. He is also editor of a cultural journal best known for its humor and satire, which Wilson ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World
On 11/15 Albert McIlhenny wrote: Five Cities that Ruled the World: How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York Shaped Global History – Douglas Wilson Thomas Nelson (November 2009) Topic: Christian Culture Summary: Reflection upon the influence of 5 cities in creating Western culture Rating: Douglas Wilson builds his ... Book Review: Scorecard for the City of Man
On 11/13 Brenda Nuland wrote: Doug Wilson has written a very interesting book from the perspective of five cities... Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York. Each chapter contains the history of each city and their influence on the world.I should point out that this is not a comprehensive world history book. It obviously ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World, a review
On 11/12 Clifton Ditmore wrote: OVERVIEW: In Five Cities that Ruled the World, theologian Douglas Wilson uses together in compelling detail, the critical moments birthed in history's most influential cities--Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York. Wilson issues a challenge to our collective understanding of history with the ... 5 Cities That Ruled The World: How Jerusalem, Athens,Rome,London & New york Shaped Global History
On 11/12 john umland wrote: He enjoys sharing vignettes from the histories of Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York, and, with the exception of New York, how Christianity affected and was affected by the cultures of those cities. The New York outlier makes this book read more like a collection of essays than a coherent ... 5 essays, not 1 book
On 11/12 Kari Rhew wrote: Douglas Wilson begins "5 Cities That Rules The World" with a glimpse into Jerusalem, from there he heads to Athens, Rome, London, and New York, all great cities in their own right. These are all cities that have captured our interest over the centuries. So reading a book that delves into the inner workings ... 5 Cities That Rules The World - Douglas Wilson
On 11/10 Matthew Shoemaker wrote: In Douglas Wilsons, book Five Cities that Ruled the World. He briefly discusses the history and impact of five majestic cities: Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London and New York. In addition, he introduces us to their nation’s history and the world during the time that the city ruled. I enjoyed reading ... Five Cities that Ruled the World
On 11/9 Charles Meeks wrote: 5 Cities that Ruled the World is an interesting snapshot into the last few millenia of history told from Douglas Wilson’s point of view. Wilson briefly focuses on what he considers to be the five major cities throughout human history: Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York. This is a good selection, ... review of "5 Cities that Ruled the World" by Douglas Wilson
On 11/8 Dyton Owen wrote: I found Wilson's book to be one of the best I've read in the past several months. If you love history, this book is for you. Wilson's look at the 5 cities he considers to have changed the world, includes some great history of each. And by looking at these cities and their histories, the reader will ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World
On 11/8 Teresa Dawn Oldridge wrote: I just finished reading the book Five Cities that Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson for the Thomas Nelson Book Review program.The point of the book was to show how five cities (Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London & New York) had a major impact on the world we live in today, especially in reaching a state ... Five Cities that Ruled the World by Douglas Wilson
On 11/8 Tracie Nall wrote: When I saw the name of this book, 5 Cities That Ruled the World, on Thomas Nelson's list, I was excited. I love books that deal with history and this seemed like an interesting concept. Douglas Wilson gives an overview of the history of Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York, and explains their ... 5 Cities That Ruled The World by Douglas Wilson
On 11/8 David Kludt wrote: I just finished another book I requested from Thomas Nelson’s book review program, Five Cities that Ruled the World: How Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York Shaped Global History by Douglas Wilson. As the title suggests, the book discusses five different cities and ways they have impacted the world, with a particular eye toward ... Five Cities that Ruled the World (book review)
On 11/6 Melissa Stuber wrote: In his book 5 Cities that Ruled the World, Douglas Wilson creates an easy understanding of just how Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London and New York have created some lasting impressions on our current modern age. He breaks each city down, giving a condensed yet thorough history of how they were started, ... Smart and witty book about history and theology
On 11/5 Laura Ringrose wrote: 5 Cities that Ruled the Word by Douglas Wilson attempts to explain the importance and significance of Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York not merely during a specific time period, but their ultimate role in shaping global history. Wilson gives an overview of each city through a single chapter ... 5 Cities that Ruled the World - Enjoyable, Informative Read
On 11/5 Sarah Ussery wrote: I am not sure how to begin this review. 5 Cities that Ruled the World is basicly a history book about Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London and New York. It basicly goes to the start of each city and how the city was, is and will be important in our history. It's filled with facts and interesting sotries. ... Book Review: 5 Cities that Ruled the World
On 11/5 Stephen Barkley wrote: This book is a rare find: a history that's interesting to read. Wilson stands in the company of Thomas Cahill in his ability to make centuries of history read like a gripping plot. The book's title is self-explanatory. Wilson surveyed the history of five major cities, with particular attention given ... A History of Western Civilization
On 11/3 Deborah White wrote: "Five Cities That Ruled The World" spent about 40 pages per a culture giving a quick overview of thousands of years of history for the Jews, Greeks Romans, and British, and hundreds of years of history for America. Each section was topped off with a very brief summary of the lasting legacy of the corresponding ... A Brief History of Five Cultures
On 11/3 Jenny Johnson wrote: When it came time to selecting another book to review for Thomas Nelson, I jumped on this one. I love, love, love history. I have always enjoyed American history (particularly the Civil War era and our role in World War I), but over the past several years, I have become more interested in the ancient ... Five Cities That Ruled the World
On 11/2 Mark Smith wrote: Following five major world changing super powers by spending time walking the streets of their main cities is a nice way to tour history. I gained many insights into the significant impact each empire had on their own times and subsequent generations. Wilson is a good writer, fine historian and excellent ... When the lights go down in the city
On 11/2 Michael Brown wrote: Douglas Wilson's 5 Cities That Ruled The World kind of left me wondering: did I just read a book, or the pitch for a historical travelogue show on a Christian TV network? It wasn't a bad book at all, it just didn't really have the feel of a book. It was more like the fleshed-out notes for a series ... Book review: 5 Cities That Ruled The World by Douglas Wilson
On 11/1 Michelle Albertson wrote: Five Cities That Ruled The WorldDouglas WilsonThomas Nelson Publisher2009I had no idea what to expect when I first got this book. I was intrigued by the cover and the title, and couldn't wait to dive in. I had mixed emotions about the book when I was finished. Overall, I enjoyed reading it, but it was ... Five Cities That Ruled The World by Douglas Wilson
On 11/1 John Bird wrote: In Five Cities that Ruled the World, theologian Douglas Wilson takes readers through the life of Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York.Wilson covers the history of the world from Melchizedek to 2009 in five brief and fast moving chapters. With the skill of an experienced teacher, the author highlights ... Five Cities that Ruled the World: Douglas Wilson
On 10/31 Roberta Karchner wrote: Five Cities that Ruled the World - By Douglas WilsonIn "5 Cities that Ruled the World" Douglas Wilson explores the lives and the things that drove some (but obviously not all) of the key cities that have influenced us. By understanding what drove the city, you gain a deeper understanding of how the underlying ... 5 Key Cities - but only 2 Kingdoms ...
On 10/31 Chris Lewis wrote: Are you interested in both history and theology? Are you the type of person that enjoys a quick read that doesn't let you down? If you said yes to both of these questions, then this book is the right one for you. I was given the chance to review this book from Thomas Nelson Publishing and, as I always ... Book Review - 5 Cities That Ruled The World
On 10/30 Vajresh Balaji wrote: Douglas Wilson’s book, 5 Cities that Ruled the World, about how major cities throughout time (Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York) shaped global history is a fascinating read. I can’t say that I know enough about each city to identify any possible bias regarding their histories, and I’m ... 5 cities that ruled the world
On 10/29 Amanda Markel wrote: Douglas Wilson’s book, 5 Cities that Ruled the World, about how major cities throughout time (Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York) shaped global history is a fascinating read. I can’t say that I know enough about each city to identify any possible bias regarding their histories, ... Book Review: “5 Cities that Ruled the World”
On 10/28 Richele McFarlin wrote: Author and theologian, Douglas Wilson, has complied the history of five of the world's most powerful cities in one book. He outlines the critical moments, the destruction, the moral compass, and events that shaped Jerusalem, Athens, Rome, London, and New York. In turn, he shows us how these cities shaped ... A Book Review: 5 Cities that Ruled the World