Greek Religion

Meteora: The History of the Famous Greek Landmark That Houses Eastern Orthodox Monasteries looks at the unique place and what life has been like there since the monasteries were built there. You will learn about Meteora like never before.

For the first time in any modern language, a female scholar and translator reimagines The Art of War. Sun Tzu’s ancient book of strategy and psychology has as much to tell us today as when it was first written 2,500 years ago. In a world forever at odds, his rules for anticipating the motivations and strategies of our competitors never cease to inspire leaders of all kinds.

Mount Athos: The History of the Greek Mountain and the Center of Eastern Orthodox Monasticism looks at the unique region and what life has been like there since medieval times. You will learn about Mount Athos like never before.

His Oratio ad Graecos (Address to the Greeks) condemns paganism as worthless and praises the reasonableness and high antiquity of Christianity. As early as Eusebius, Tatian was praised for his discussions of the antiquity of Moses and of Jewish legislation, and it was because of this chronological section that his Oratio was not generally condemned.

The ancient Greeks were explorers in many ways. They traveled to new places, creating colonies in strange lands far from their original homes. They were survivors. They were honorable thieves. They used their cunning to explore the frontiers of philosophy and they wrested from the chaos of the surrounding wilderness the building blocks of civilization.

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"Dr. Nick" shares the amazing eating plan that helped him shed 267 pounds, and keep them off. As a medical doctor who has personally struggled with his weight, Dr. Nick Yphantides can empathize with the plight of the overweight and offer a proven, medically safe plan for losing weight. In My Big Fat Greek Diet, he teaches readers the powerful 7 Pillars of Weight Loss.

Archaeological evidence in the Lost City of Kyphiz shows the Greek gods in South America near the end of the Minoan-Mycenaean era of Greece - an era which ended with the mysterious disappearance of the Mycenaean civilization in Europe triggering a Dark Age, sometime around 1100 BC. The Minoan-Mycenaean elites were the Greek gods themselves.

What is virtue? What is moderation? What is justice? What is courage? What is good? What is piety? Socrates thought that understanding the perspectives of others on these six great questions would help him become a more excellent human being.

The Tao Te Ching is a Chinese classic text traditionally credited to the 6th-century BC sage Lao Tzu. The text's authorship, date of composition, and date of compilation are debated. The Tao Te Ching, along with the Zhuangzi, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. It also strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Legalism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China.

Greek God is a stepbrothers-to-lovers, hurt/comfort, second chance MM romance featuring a shy and awkward illustrator who doesn't believe in love and an enigmatic playboy oozing romance.

At the Sanctuary of the Great Goddess on the Aegean island of Alexandros, archeologists discover answers to ancient mystic rituals, including a psychotropic beverage used in the Mysteries. But the dictatorial Greek junta (1967-74) interferes and threatens to obliterate the island's traditional culture with mass tourism. A local diplomat ponders how to rid Greece of the dictators: war with Turkey? And a young woman facing a life-or-death dilemma finds an answer to her prayers in a dramatic transfiguration. If you enjoyed Istanbul Love Bus, this is where Bruce and Sarah appear next....

So sit back, relax, and perhaps pour yourself a drink or light up a cigar if that's your preference. Join the author on this thought-provoking exploration, where the wisdom of ancient philosophies meets the challenges of the 21st century. Stoic Taoism offers a unique perspective that will inspire you to find your own truth and embrace a fulfilling life in today's fast-paced society.

Modern Protestant Christianity often overlooks the background of the inter-testamental books of Wisdom. The Apostles were very familiar with these books, however; and made frequent allusions to them throughout the New Testament. When these copious allusions are considered, it illustrates a worldview that had already diverged significantly from the ancient Hebrew traditions, and is closer to the Greek Bible version of the Septuagint which they more often used.

Whether it's the adventures of Greek gods and goddesses or Norse trickster tales, we all love to hear a good story. Best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis gives readers a taste of these enchanting myths and the diverse people who tell them. In his trademark question-and-answer style peppered with entertaining sidebars and quotes, he also shows how almost every civilization's mythology shares common themes.

La geomancia es una antigua forma de adivinación que utiliza a la tierra y el agua para interpretar la voluntad del cosmos. Se utilizan estos elementos para crear patrones que transmiten cierta orientación. Con este parte aprenderá todo lo que necesita saber sobre esta práctica sorprendente.

Alexander Wilder was a theosophist, journalist, and prolific writer in his day; being heavily recognized as one of the leading Platonists in America at the time. This piece was originally published in 1897 and offers a brief overview of some of the concepts explored by Plato, with some focus on religion, goodness, evil, and truth.

What does the Bible say about Hell and Eternity in its original languages? This book focuses on both the Hebrew and Greek texts of the Bible to examine exactly what has been taught from the time of Adam until the time of Jesus regarding Hell and Eternity. Hell and Eternity: It's All Greek to Me is a book that systematically and thoroughly dismantles the ideas traditionally held by the Christian church about the afterlife and punishment.

In Greek: This is the first part of a three-part series which presents a Christian mystical system with absolute respect to the Greek Orthodoxy. It consists of techniques and a selectively distilled substance of almost all the systems that lead to self-knowledge. An integrated build-up of knowledge and practices is gradually constructed with admirable method, unparalleled discipline, and accuracy through the teachings of the Elder Petros.

Many of us were taught Bible stories as children, indoctrinated by the beliefs held by the elders around us, who had been indoctrinated by the elders around them. Have you ever wondered if maybe they were wrong? Who Put People on Earth? is an informative audiobook by world-renowned author Timothy Aldred that pulls back the veil on the Genesis creation story and reveals what really happened in the beginning....