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07 July 2009
The 5000 Year Leap - It Brings Us to the Edge!
8 of 8 found this helpful I purchased this book because I heard many comments about the impact it made on those who read it. From my perspective, that is an understatement!
Those who refer to themselves as "Liberal" in thought and belief will be shocked by the revelations presented. Those who consider themselves to be a "Conservative" will be embarrassed, among other things. I doubt anyone who reads this will end the book satisfied either with their present position, or with that of those they thought they opposed.
I once heard a biblical scholar say to those trying to argue with him over "his" Biblical beliefs, "I'm just the reporter. If you want to argue, argue with the Author!" In THE 5000 YEAR LEAP, Mr. Skousen reports the truth, the facts about the founding of this country and the reasoning behind the ideas and ideals presented in the Constitution of the United States of America. In his way, he forces us to turn from our own, selfish opinions (the ones we all use to fight one another over how to understand the Constitution) and direct our argument toward the authors. These men who, when we compare their fears and concerns for this nation's survival, appear to have been quite prophetic.
If you, regardless of label, are really searching for a deeper, clearer and even frightening understanding of where the Founders had hoped we would go and where we actually are, TODAY, you must read this book!