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Heaven on Earth
The Rise, Fall, and Afterlife of Socialism
Book • 2019
In this book, Joshua Muravchik provides a comprehensive history of socialism, from its early theorists to its global implementations and eventual collapse.
He argues that socialism was an attempt to supplant religion with a scientific doctrine, but it consistently failed to deliver on its promises of abundance and the creation of a 'New Man'.
The book also examines the 'afterlife' of socialism, noting its resurgence in popularity despite its historical failures.
Muravchik delves into the stories of key thinkers and leaders, as well as experiments like the kibbutz, to explain why socialism spread so widely and why it ultimately failed.
He argues that socialism was an attempt to supplant religion with a scientific doctrine, but it consistently failed to deliver on its promises of abundance and the creation of a 'New Man'.
The book also examines the 'afterlife' of socialism, noting its resurgence in popularity despite its historical failures.
Muravchik delves into the stories of key thinkers and leaders, as well as experiments like the kibbutz, to explain why socialism spread so widely and why it ultimately failed.
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John Piper as an example of a Puritan work offering profound insights on spiritual warfare.
John Piper as an example of a Puritan work offering profound insights on spiritual warfare.
The Depth of J.I. Packer’s Legacy
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Metropolitan Kallistos Ware in his lecture "The Meaning of the Liturgy", discussing the importance of the Eucharist in the Orthodox Church.
Metropolitan Kallistos Ware in his lecture "The Meaning of the Liturgy", discussing the importance of the Eucharist in the Orthodox Church.
The Meaning of the Liturgy—with Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia
Mentioned by Fadi Zaghmout as his second novel, science fiction about the near future when science repeats aging.
Fadi Zaghmout, "The Man of Middling Height" (Syracuse UP, 2025)
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Megyn Kelly , expressing curiosity about its content related to the afterlife and scientific attempts at immortality.
Megyn Kelly , expressing curiosity about its content related to the afterlife and scientific attempts at immortality.
Biden's Mental Fitness, Targeting Political Enemies, and "Trans Dopers," with Ted Cruz and Michael Shermer | Ep. 418
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Ben Shapiro , discussing Shermer's theory that true heaven is experiencing joy with family or looking at the night sky.
Ben Shapiro , discussing Shermer's theory that true heaven is experiencing joy with family or looking at the night sky.
Brian Keating | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 67
Mentioned by Lexi Eikelboom as an influential art historian, particularly for his book analyzing religious paintings.
Rhythm, Exorcism, and Confrontation with Lexi Eikelboom
