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Pagans explores the rise of Christianity from a surprising and unique viewpoint: that of the people who witnessed their ways of life destroyed by what seemed then a powerful religious cult. These "pagans" were actually pious Greeks, Romans, Syrians, and Gauls, who observed the traditions of their ancestors. To these devout polytheists, Christians who worshiped only one deity were immoral atheists who believed that a splash of water on the deathbed could erase a lifetime of sin.
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1 out of 5 stars
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19th Century Scholarship
- De Marianne en 10-16-18
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A History of Judaism
- De: Martin Goodman
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins
- Duración: 23 h y 59 m
- Versión completa
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Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the world, and it has preserved its distinctive identity despite the extraordinarily diverse forms and beliefs it has embodied over the course of more than three millennia. A History of Judaism provides the first truly comprehensive look in one volume at how this great religion came to be, how it has evolved from one age to the next, and how its various strains, sects, and traditions have related to each other.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not easy to follow.
- De Eric en 03-12-19
De: Martin Goodman
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The Eleusinian Mysteries
- The History of Ancient Greece's Most Famous Religious Rites
- De: Charles River Editors
- Narrado por: Kenneth Ray
- Duración: 1 h y 17 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 36
Ancient Greece and its mythology has fascinated people for thousands of years, and few elements have intrigued people quite like the Eleusinian Mysteries, which the Greeks believed transformed the initiates and gave them knowledge that eased both the living of life on earth and allayed fears of death, allowing an acceptance of their ultimate fate. The influence of the Eleusinian Mysteries was also far-reaching.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not worth a credit or the price
- De James I. Ruff en 08-31-21
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The World's Greatest Book
- The Story of How the Bible Came to Be
- De: Lawrence H. Schiffman Ph.D., Jerry Pattengale Ph.D.
- Narrado por: George W. Sarris
- Duración: 7 h
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 32
From the earliest oral traditions to ink on parchment and ultimately the printing press, this is the story behind the best-selling book of all time. Original texts were captured and passed down from generation to generation by elders and leaders, many inked by hand in extreme conditions. Christians and Jews canonized the Christian, Catholic, and Hebrew Bibles over a period of thousands of years. Devoted people dedicated their lives throughout time to put this unique book into the hands of people worldwide.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Couple of errors.
- De Simandl en 12-13-17
De: Lawrence H. Schiffman Ph.D., y otros
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Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy
- A Journey into a New Christianity Through the Doorway of Matthew's Gospel
- De: John Shelby Spong
- Narrado por: Bob Souer
- Duración: 10 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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A man who has consciously and deliberately walked the path of Christ, John Shelby Spong has lived his entire life inside the Christian Church. In this profound and considered work, he offers a radical new way to look at the gospels today as he shows just how deeply Jewish the Christian Gospels are and how much they reflect the Jewish scriptures, history, and patterns of worship.
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5 out of 5 stars
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understanding the jewish thoughts in the Gospels
- De John en 08-30-18
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America's Prophet
- Moses and the American Story
- De: Bruce Feiler
- Narrado por: Bruce Feiler
- Duración: 9 h y 36 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 102
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 53
The exodus story is America's story. Moses is our real founding father. In this groundbreaking book, New York Times best-selling author Bruce Feiler travels through touchstones in American history and traces the biblical prophet's influence from the Mayflower through today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another great book
- De TR en 11-06-09
De: Bruce Feiler
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Drawing Down the Moon
- Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
- De: Margot Adler
- Narrado por: Pam Ward
- Duración: 20 h y 48 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 423
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Almost 40 years since its original publication, Drawing Down the Moon continues to be the only detailed history of the burgeoning but still widely misunderstood Neo-Pagan subculture. Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people across the United States, people who find inspiration in ancient deities, nature, myth, even science fiction. In this revised edition, Adler takes a fascinating and honest look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of modern America's Pagan groups.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Important history lesson but missing elements
- De Waterfall en 09-12-20
De: Margot Adler
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The Bible's Cutting Room Floor
- The Holy Scriptures Missing from Your Bible
- De: Joel M. Hoffman
- Narrado por: Jonathan Todd Ross
- Duración: 10 h y 33 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 56
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 54
In The Bible’s Cutting Room Floor, acclaimed author and translator Dr. Joel M. Hoffman gives us the stories and other texts that didn’t make it into the Bible even though they offer penetrating insight into the Bible and its teachings. The Book of Genesis tells us about Adam and Eve’s time in the Garden of Eden, but not their saga after they get kicked out or the lessons they have for us about good and evil.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good content, rather poor presentation by narrator
- De J_T en 12-28-16
De: Joel M. Hoffman
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The Santa Muerte
- The Origins, History, and Secrets of the Mexican Folk Saint
- De: Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano, Charles River Editors
- Narrado por: Colin Fluxman
- Duración: 1 h y 8 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 74
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 63
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 61
This is the story of Santa Muerte, the so-called cult of crisis, a red-hot combo of a kermesse (Mexican carnival), Catholicism and New Age; a hedonist practice but involving bodily sacrifice too. It is an expression of economic, psychological and social forces, bigger than perhaps any of her acolytes suspect. This book looks at the folk saint and the manner in which her cult grew. You will learn about Santa Muerte like never before.
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5 out of 5 stars
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enjoyed.
- De Anonymous User en 02-03-23
De: Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano, y otros
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Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code
- De: Bart D. Ehrman
- Narrado por: Bart D. Ehrman
- Duración: 7 h y 3 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 287
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 95
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 94
Dan Brown's immensely popular New York Times best-selling The Da Vinci Code is one of the most successful books of recent history. It has captivated millions the world over with its enthralling suspense and its provocative questions about the true nature of Jesus' life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A historian's approach to the Da Vinci code
- De John Mertus en 01-23-05
De: Bart D. Ehrman
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Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms
- Journeys into the Disappearing Religions of the Middle East
- De: Gerard Russell
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 11 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 96
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In Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms, former diplomat Gerard Russell ventures to the distant, nearly impassable regions where these mysterious religions still cling to survival. He lives alongside the Mandaeans and Ezidis of Iraq, the Zoroastrians of Iran, the Copts of Egypt, and others. He learns their histories, participates in their rituals, and comes to understand the threats to their communities.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Increase your understanding of the Middle East
- De Shaun en 03-17-15
De: Gerard Russell
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Yiddish Civilisation: The Rise and Fall of a Forgotten Nation
- De: Paul Kriwaczek
- Narrado por: Robert Blumenfeld
- Duración: 13 h y 57 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Tracing Yiddish civilization from its roots in the Diaspora to the present, Paul Kriwaczek combines intimate family anecdote, travelogue, historical research, and interviews with scholars to give us a rich portrait of a nearly extinguished culture as it survived across the centuries. He begins his chronicle in Jerusalem, with the destruction of the Jewish temple at the hands of the Romans in the year 70. We see the burgeoning exile population disperse, moving outward and northward throughout the following centuries, making their mark in more far flung cities under Roman rule.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disorganized, inconclusive and disappointing
- De Alex en 12-15-20
De: Paul Kriwaczek
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Nicholas Black Elk
- Medicine Man, Missionary, Mystic
- De: Michael F. Steltenkamp
- Narrado por: Charles Henderson Norman
- Duración: 7 h y 32 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Since its publication in 1932, Black Elk Speaks has moved countless readers to appreciate the American Indian world that it described. John Neihardt’s popular narrative addressed the youth and early adulthood of Black Elk, an Oglala Sioux religious elder. Michael F. Steltenkamp now provides the first full interpretive biography of Black Elk, distilling in one volume what is known of this American Indian wisdom keeper whose life has helped guide others. Nicholas Black Elk: Medicine Man, Missionary, Mystic shows that the holy-man was not the dispirited traditionalist commonly depicted in literature....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great overview of little known subject.
- De cosmitron en 09-06-18
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The Book of Yokai
- Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore
- De: Michael Dylan Foster
- Narrado por: Tim Campbell
- Duración: 8 h y 40 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 254
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 215
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 215
Drawing on years of research in Japan, Michael Dylan Foster unpacks the history and cultural context of yokai, tracing their roots, interpreting their meanings, and introducing people who have hunted them through the ages. In this delightful and accessible narrative, listeners will explore the roles played by these mysterious beings within Japanese culture and will also learn of their abundance and variety through detailed entries on more than 50 individual creatures.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Pt 2 was delightful (+no cringey pronunciations!!)
- De Julieanne en 06-04-19
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The Lost Gospel
- Decoding the Ancient Text That Reveals Jesus' Marriage to Mary the Magdalene
- De: Simcha Jacobovici, Barrie Wilson
- Narrado por: Bob Souer
- Duración: 12 h y 55 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 440
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 379
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 378
Waiting to be rediscovered in the British Library is an ancient manuscript of the early Church, copied by an anonymous monk. The manuscript is at least 1,450 years old, possibly dating to the first century, Jesus' lifetime. And now, The Lost Gospel provides the first-ever translation from Syriac into English of this unique document that tells the inside story of Jesus' social, family, and political life. The Lost Gospel takes listeners on an unparalleled historical adventure through a paradigm-shifting manuscript.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Very well-crafted but uses lot of sketchy material
- De Leifen en 01-09-18
De: Simcha Jacobovici, y otros
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre America's Favorite Holidays
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Total5 out of 5 stars
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Ejecución5 out of 5 stars
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Historia5 out of 5 stars
- Ben
- 12-03-19
Exactly what I was hoping for!
A lot of this basic information can be gleaned by reading Wikipedia's entries for each holiday, but I really liked the way Forbes ties it all together with a A-leads-to-B-leads-to-C kind of logic. This is fascinating stuff that will make you think about how our cultures have adapted, morphed, and melted things together to create the customs we enjoy. It helped me to realize not just how new a lot of our customs really are, but how humans and changing times have changed the narrative on what we believe to be true. More than most books I listen to, this one really flew by quickly. It's well-organized and concise, and I really liked the narration. I rarely give 5 stars across the board, and I even more rarely write reviews on here. I really enjoyed this one.
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Total1 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 01-10-21
Christianity, not holidays
I picked this but because I thought I'd learned something about holidays. I was an hour into it when I realized that it's technically about Christianity and the holidays that surround it. Now, this is okay for people who don't believe anything existed before Christianity but that doesn't tell us where these holidays came from that Christianity stole. If you can't tell me that then there's nothing there of relevant interest because claiming it's about holidays isn't true.
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