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Drawing from a vast array of creation myths - Babylonian, Greek, Aztec, Maya, Inca, Chinese, Hindu, Navajo, Polynesian, African, Norse, Inuit, and more - this concise book uncovers both the similarities and differences in our attempts to explain the universe. Anthony Aveni, an award-winning author and professor of astronomy and anthropology, examines the ways various cultures around the world have attempted to explain our origins, and what roles the natural environment plays in shaping these narratives. The book also celebrates the audacity of the human imagination.

Are there any logical reasons to believe in God? Mathematician and best-selling author John Allen Paulos thinks not. In Irreligion he presents the case for his own worldview, organizing his book into 12 chapters that refute the 12 arguments most often put forward for believing in God's existence.

At a village near the fortress mount of Montségur, early winter months of 1244: Some from their village have found shelter here, but Renata's family has gone into the fortress itself, for there are wounded there who need tending. Though Montségur is under the siege of the Inquisitor, Renata knows she must enter too—but will not go alone. One of the Perfect reveals the secret passage into the fortress, but the way in is also a way out . . . for those who would take it. As the fortress falls, Sir Simon finally understands his quest . . . NOTES: The Cathar sects of southern France believed...

Deaf Republic opens in an occupied country in a time of political unrest. When soldiers breaking up a protest kill a deaf boy, Petya, the gunshot becomes the last thing the citizens hear—they all have gone deaf, and their dissent becomes coordinated by sign language. The story follows the private lives of townspeople encircled by public violence.

Betrayal. Enslavement. Redemption. Experience the story of Exodus like never before! Joseph, son of Jacob, is dead. His children – the people of Israel, are enslaved at the hands of the Egyptian pharaohs, beaten and oppressed. A single child is saved by his mother, given to the river for protection. He is found by the most unlikely of people – and grows to become the savior of the chosen people. From exile, kinghood, the Plagues all the way through to the Promised Land, Exodus Age is a retelling of the age-old history of Moses and his people through Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and ...

From one of the world's leading writers on religion and the highly acclaimed author of the best-selling A History of God, The Battle for God, and The Spiral Staircase, comes a major new work: a chronicle of one of the most important intellectual revolutions in world history and its relevance to our own time.

Step into a world of heritage, identity, and empowerment with Moorish Science Temple of America: A Beginner’s Guide: The History, Teachings, and Practices Unveiled. This is more than just a book—it’s a gateway to understanding the profound legacy of Noble Drew Ali and the movement that reshaped the lives of countless individuals. Discover how the Moorish Science Temple of America revolutionized cultural identity, blending history, spirituality, and civic empowerment into a transformative path of self-discovery. Whether you’re new to the subject or seeking to deepen your knowledge, ...

***From the Best-selling and Award-winning Author of The Christmas Cards*** Welcome to Morrissey County! This fictional region in Pennsylvania Amish country is home to several generations of strong-willed Amish women who know what they want in life, even if others disagree. Join these women on their search for love and acceptance. Unlike most of the residents of Morrissey County, Dorothy Gingerich was not born there. When a terrible accident left her an orphan, she was adopted by a childless Amish couple. Now, at eighteen, she has just returned from Rumspringa, has gotten a job as the ...

She's a city girl returning to her hometown. He's a country boy through and through. When these two former best friends (and ex-lovers) start working together, romantic sparks fly that could ignite a wildfire... Will Regina and Blake get burned or can they tame the flames into true love? Regina Barlow never looked back after she left Chestnut Springs in her rear-view mirror. She likes living in a big city, and she's not thrilled to be going back to the small town in the Texas Hill Country. When Gina arrives at The Texas Longhorn Ranch as their new pastry chef, it's not the first time she's ...

Is it really just a question of faith? In the wake of a devastating fire that claims her husband and shatters her dreams, Abbilene faces the harsh scrutiny of her small mill town. Reeling from her loss, she discovers her late husband's betrayals and a shocking stipulation in his will: to adopt his son, a child from a secret affair, now in a San Francisco orphanage. Tucker Manning, the town's Sheriff and Abbilene's lifelong friend, is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the deadly explosion. Amidst the rubble and whispers, Tucker stands as Abbilene's loyal ally, even as doubt shadows his...

This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction audiobook goes beyond a simple retelling of the stories to explore the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical mythology. It is a wide-ranging account, examining how classical myths are used and understood in both high art and popular culture, taking the listener from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York, and finding classical myths in a variety of unexpected places: from Arabic poetry and Hollywood films, to psychoanalysis, the Bible, and New Age spiritualism.

No word in our language is more misunderstood than the word “heart.’ And almost no word is more important, for it refers to what is at the very center of our soul. We have mapped the outer world, in fact the whole universe, with amazing exactness . . . but we have neglected the world within. This new book by venerable Catholic thinker Peter Kreeft offers a map of that inner world, of the self. In it, he takes up the mantle of Dietrich von Hildebrand and plumbs the depths of that most misunderstood (by the world) and overlooked (by philosophers and theologians) part of the human being.

If you love to read heartwarming, inspiring, and emotional Christian romance, don’t miss your chance to visit Sweetapple Falls! Each book is a complete romance set in a small Oregon town, where hope and healing, faith and forgiveness, and lasting love wait for each couple to find their heart’s home. In each other, in the small-town community, and in God. Book 1: His Father's Son Can a single mom forgive her disabled son's former bad boy father, when he returns twelve years later to her small home town wanting to help? A first-love reunion romance (plus a pet pig!). Book 2: His Healing ...

Two wounded hearts, one hidden past—will uncovering the truth heal or harm? When Anna Miller returns to her Amish roots to care for her injured Grossdaadi, she stumbles upon a hidden clock and a bundle of letters that unravel a poignant love story from decades past. The letters reveal a heart-wrenching tale of forbidden love and shattered dreams between Patience and Eli, two young lovers torn apart by family expectations and community pressures. As their story unfolds, old wounds and hidden sorrows within the community are uncovered. Long-buried conflicts resurface, with those who wish to...

During a career spanning 60 years, the Reverend Billy Graham’s resonant voice and chiseled profile entered the living rooms of millions of Americans with a message that called for personal transformation through God’s grace. How did a lanky farm kid from North Carolina become an evangelist hailed by the media as “America’s pastor”? Why did listeners young and old pour out their grief and loneliness in letters to a man they knew only through televised “Crusades” in faraway places like Madison Square Garden?

Kahlil Gibran reveals his vision of the soul and understanding of the world - past, present, and future - in this rich sampling of more than 20 works. Prose tales, fables, and poems evoke the mystic East and form a world at once powerful, tender, joyous, and melancholy. This collection, penned when Gibran was still a young writer, reveals many of the themes and styles plumbed throughout his life.

Join Merry Hanson, a very modern 16-year-old living in Pennsylvania's Amish country, as she faces the true-to-life struggles and heartfelt triumphs of growing up to be the best she can be in God's eyes. When Chelsea Davis's mom vanishes, unsettling clues lead Merry to suspect a strange religious cult may be involved.

Joseph Smith Jr. (1805–1844) was one of the most successful and controversial religious leaders of nineteenth-century America, publishing the Book of Mormon and starting what would become the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He built temples, founded a city-state in Illinois, ran for president, and married more than thirty women. This self-made prophet thrilled his followers with his grand vision of peace and unity, but his increasingly grandiose plans tested and sometimes shattered their faith.

Cats and Dogs and Mail Order Brides … It’s a recipe for delightful chaos! in one boxed set! You'll get FOUR full novels, Meet Jessica, Dawn, Georgia, and Mary, four women bravely venturing west to chase their dreams. Along the way, they’ll find true love—and more than a few furry critters that will steal your heart as much as the ladies’ handsome suitors! in sweet western romance boxed set. Read all the books in Love Me Love My Dog Western Romance Series bestselling authors, Katie Wyatt with Kat Carson Book 1 Jessica's Teacher: Michael Bradford is enamored by his fiancée Jessica....

***FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED*** A selfish teenager. A reckless decision. A wounded heart. Kylie Brown should never have returned to the Amish. Eva and Jacob Zook are shocked when foster child Kylie returns to the Amish community. But she is clearly in trouble, and in need of help, so the Zooks have no choice but to temporarily take her in. Wary and concerned about allowing the girl back into their home, the Zooks must look to God to guide their decision. Isaac King was astonished when he learned that his best friend, the girl he thought he would marry, had returned to his community. ...