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Seven Pillars of Wisdom is an autobiographical account of his experiences during the Arab Revolt of 1916–1918, when Lawrence was based in Wadi Rum in Jordan as a member of the British Forces.
- Thomas Edward Lawrence
- 1926
- Pure: We can pursue purity by asking the Holy Spirit to renew our minds day by day, so we can learn to think in pure ways that lead us closer to God.
- Peace-loving: Loving peace involves being friendly and looking for ways to resolve conflicts with mutual respect and love. When we pursue peace, we ask the Holy Spirit to help us follow the advice in Romans 12:18: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
- Considerate: When we show consideration, we’re gentle with people because we respect them. We keep in mind that we’re all a valuable part of the same human family that God has created.
- Submissive: Being submissive involves living with humility and a sensible attitude. When we’re submissive, we submit our own will to God’s will – and as a result, we gain a wise perspective of who we are.
Seven Pillars of Wisdom is an unusual and rich work. It encompasses an account of the Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War alongside general Middle Eastern and military history, politics, adventure and drama. It is also a memoir of the soldier known as 'Lawrence of Arabia'.
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Mar 9, 2022 · Why ‘Seven Pillars of Wisdom’ is worth reading today. T.E. Lawrence’s memoir of the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire -- the basis for ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ — offers a sweeping look at war...
Mar 3, 2022 · xxvi, 870 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : 24 cm. "The Oxford text." " ... edited by Jeremy Wilson, assisted by Richard Westwood, from the manuscript in the Bodleian Library and T.E. Lawrence's annotated copy of the 1922 Oxford Times printing.
Seven Pillars of Wisdom is an autobiography by British soldier T.E. Lawrence, detailing the time he spent serving as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire, between 1916 and 1918.
Jan 20, 2011 · Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph: The Complete 1922 Text. Paperback – January 20, 2011. by T. E. Lawrence (Author) 4.3 2,275 ratings. See all formats and editions. When T. E. Lawrence’s Seven Pillars of Wisdom first appeared in 1922 it was immediately recognized as a literary masterpiece.
