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‘Four-wall of Home’ Wrong

Ebere Wabara LET us welcome Nigeria Political Economist to this column. Its August edition, Volume 1 No. 7, goofed: “…our share in those agreements are (is) not the same as

  • Article contains grammatical and semantic errors
  • Incorrectly states share in agreements was lower
  • Misuses phrases like "looming impeachment threat"

From Saul's failure to David's reckoning, 'Human Kingship' examines the dangers of power - review

Rabbi David Silber's Human Kingship rereads the Book of Samuel to ask what restrains a ruler when no tribunal can remove him, and whether justice can survive unchecked power.

  • David Silber's book explores dangers of monarchy without removal mechanisms
  • Deuteronomy offers prohibitions but no guidance on fulfilling role
  • Samuel emphasizes justice, righteousness, and accountability for kings

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