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Crucifixion, the Romans believed, was the worst fate imaginable, a punishment reserved for slaves. How astonishing it was, then, that people should have come to believe that one particular victim of crucifixion—an obscure provincial by the name of Jesus—was to be worshipped as a god.

Until now, the standard narrative of American religious history has begun with English settlers in Jamestown or Plymouth and remained predominantly Protestant and Atlantic. Driven by his strong sense of the historical and moral shortcomings of the usual story, Thomas A. Tweed offers a very different narrative in this ambitious new history.

According to the legend, Sage Vasugupta received a divine revelation in a dream where Lord Shiva instructed him to seek out a specific stone near a serene stream. To his amazement, the stone turned over at his touch, revealing the sacred Shiva Sutras etched upon its surface. These profound sutras, reserved for those deemed worthy of divine grace, unravel the mysteries of our true nature and the illusory existence we inhabit. Ranjit Chaudhri has translated some important texts of Kashmir Shaivism from Sanskrit into English.

Pagan Origins of the Christ Myth by John G. Jackson is a concise yet provocative exploration of the parallels between Christian doctrines and ancient pagan mythology.

The year was 1848 and three people, their lives previously unconnected, were about to reshape the world. Karl Marx's Manifesto rolled off London presses as women gathered at Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s convention in Seneca Falls, N.Y. to demand equal rights. At the same time, Alfred Russel Wallace sailed to Brazil to collect specimens for something being called natural selection. This pivotal year marked the moment Western civilization began a two-century descent—not merely from tradition, but Creation itself. In this sweeping historical and cultural analysis, “The Age of Envy” traces ...

Unveiling the Bible: A Journey Through History, Faith, and Culture 2nd Edition by Rick Wehrle The Bible can feel intimidating. This book makes it approachable, insightful, and unforgettable. Unveiling the Bible is a complete reimagining of Rick Wehrle’s earlier work Understanding the History of the Bible—expanded, refined, and rewritten for anyone seeking to understand the Bible’s origins, context, and ongoing power in the world today. This engaging and accessible guide walks you through the historical and cultural forces that shaped Scripture—from ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to ...

In this volume, 16 doctrinal categories are discussed and reconciled to the historical events in the church since Vatican II, showing the essential role of the Sede Vacante findings in sustaining the church's supernatural claims.

All of us live in the reflection of these fascinating Women of the Bible, and we may even ask why are they so special? Beginning at the beginning, we meet Eve, who was created in just one clear day by God. How would that make you feel if you were in her shoes? Suddenly you are a fully grown woman and wife, given the heavy responsibility to populate the entire world. A lot was expected of her, she was created for the sole purpose to be Adam’s wife, to be his companion and emotional support. She instantly became aware of her desires. And we probably think of Eve as a pious and mature woman....

Listeners are invited to embark on a journey through the life of one of history’s most revered figures. The patron saint of Ireland. This engaging and comprehensive narrative explores the multifaceted dimensions of St. Patrick's life, from his early years in Roman Britain to his transformative experiences and his courageous return to a land of captivity.

El mago invoca en secreto a las fuerzas de la oscuridad. El grimorio ha sido abierto. Habla. Grita. A veces sangra. Invoca a los espíritus del inframundo. Desde la más remota Antigüedad, el soporte escrito ha sido uno de los elementos más poderosos a la vez que temidos por el hombre.

He wasn’t just the Son of God. He was a rebel, a brother, and a myth forged in fire. Before the cross became an icon…before churches rose and kingdoms fell in his name…there was just a man. A man who bled, who fought, who laughed, who wept, and stood at the edge of an empire with nothing but his voice.

Dive into the wild, sacred, and scandalous 2,000-year saga of the Catholic Church with The Keys of Heaven and the Sins of Earth by Dustin Gross—a brutally honest history that pulls no punches. From catacombs to cathedrals, this book uncovers the Church’s greatest hits and darkest misses: saintly heroes like Oscar Romero, power-hungry popes plotting like mob bosses, and earth-shaking controversies from the Crusades to modern abuse scandals.

The Bible didn't descend from the clouds — it was built. 'Christianity: A History of the Bible and Its Builders' is a bold, carefully-researched journey through the origins of Western religion — from ancient oral storytelling to modern megachurches. This book traces how tribal myths evolved into scripture, how political councils forged doctrine, and how centuries of edits, agendas, and empires shaped the Christianity we know today. It’s not about mockery. It’s about clarity.

Book 2 in the sensational #1 Amazon Bestseller series grips you with more intrigue, deception, and a very different kind of murder. When escape is the only option, courage is no longer a choice and you discover who you really are... Germany, 1942. Seventeen-year-old Anna Goldberg's world is shattered when the Gestapo discovers her secret. Forced to flee for her life, she finds sanctuary in another hiding place thanks to the resourceful Madam Katia. Anna's father, Josef, continues to endure the unspeakable horrors of Auschwitz, each day becoming a battle for survival and escape is his only ...

God commands believers to consider two men: Melchizedek and Jesus Christ. Melchizedek is priest of the most high God, yet his priesthood’s doctrines remain undisclosed. Melchizedek is King of Salem, but Salem’s residents dwell hidden and unknown. Scriptures declare no man righteous, yet Melchizedek is called King of righteousness. After considering Melchizedek for nearly four thousand years, the elusive king priest remains an enigma in God’s eternal plan. God charges Christians to consider how great this man was, let us pray God show us how to learn. Grounded in biblical investigation...

Follow the captivating journey through the lives of female rulers who defied expectations, ruled empires, shaped cultures, and left enduring legacies. From ancient Egypt to the heart of the Mughal Empire, these stories offer inspiration, empowerment, and awe-inspiring courage.

In a contemporary world blighted by conflicts and contradictory narratives tailored to sanitize or demonize the participating countries, we need a deep but concise understanding of the essence of the belligerent parties so as to make good judgements, appropriate condemnations, or carry out justified actions. It is along those lines that the writer is taking us on a vivid journey through the seven centuries of Polish history that defined the character of the nation, forged its identity, and established its relations with its neighbors in a manner that greatly determines its foreign and ...

10th Anniversary Illustrated and Colour Coded 2025 Collector’s Ed. A Decade of Illumination - A Millennium of Legacy: Marking ten years since its first release, the Collector's Ed. of this encyclopedia emerges anew—vastly expanded, meticulously refined, pragmatically applicable and spiritually invigorated. In a time riddled with misconceptions, this seminal work rises like a Golden Eagle—dispelling the shadows of distortion, appropriation, and misrepresentation that have long obscured Islam's true legacy in the annals of science and civilization. Revelation Infuses Reason - The Fusion...

Deuteronomy 28:33-68 details the final and most severe curses that would befall the Israelites for their disobedience to the Most High’s commandments. These verses describe complete subjugation, economic oppression, psychological distress, extreme suffering, and global captivity. The curses intensify, illustrating a people stripped of their identity, resources, and dignity, scattered among all nations, and enduring unparalleled affliction.

This groundbreaking international bestseller lays to rest many myths about the Holocaust: that Germans were ignorant of the mass destruction of Jews, that the killers were all SS men, and that those who slaughtered Jews did so reluctantly. Hitler's Willing Executioners provides conclusive evidence that the extermination of European Jewry engaged the energies and enthusiasm of tens of thousands of ordinary Germans.