“Perhaps anachronistically, he argues that naval power remains pivotal, even in the 21st century.”

“He excoriates those who have insisted somewhat anachronistically that Calvin was not a systematic theologian.”

“The latter appears, anachronistically, in the guise of two rich young bachelors who have just inherited the estate next door.”

“Pride of place goes here to Dionysius the Areopagite, anachronously treated before Augustine, in recognition of his status as founding father of the tradition.”