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4.5 stars from 393 ratings
Masterful lecturing
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“As an educator, Professor Freedman’s mastery of integrating the old history into why it’s relevant to modern times is remarkable. So many analogies from the past to present and why were in the messes were in today. Is the companion literature he assigns also available to peruse and keep up with...”Read full review »
crazycatkatie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/23
Too biased
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“It is unquestionable that professor Freedman is knowledgeable. However, I’m looking for an unbiased course. He says that if any of the friends of the students are wondering why the course spends so much time discussing theology, then they should come to office hours. Well, we the listeners can’t...”Read full review »
Crowbar Man via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/21
Lucid and kind
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“Professor Freedman’s remarkable lucidity and mastery of this subject matter are part of why these lectures are so outstanding. But for me, even more powerful are the kindness and humanity that shine through in every talk. The depth of Professor Freedman’s care—about the people who lived and made...”Read full review »
JoelG Marietta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/21
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