Ancient Identity

One of the principal theological themes of the Hebrew Bible is the relationship between Israel and God. At the heart of this bond is the supernatural experience at Sinai. The Torah focuses on the uniqueness of God and His relationship with the people of Israel. The singularity of this relationship amidst surrounding polytheistic cultures is so much emphasized that Israel’s principal contribution to the world of religious ideology is often regarded as uncompromising covenantal monotheism. Israelite identity and in later centuries Jewish identity was also expressed in terms of ethnicity and...

You awaken in a world of marble and filth, of sublime beauty and casual brutality. It is Rome in 117 AD, the absolute zenith of the Empire's power under the Emperor Trajan. This is not a guided tour of ancient ruins; it is a meticulously researched survival manual for a modern person violently displaced in time. Every aspect of your 21st-century identity is now a liability. Your knowledge is seditious, your posture is insulting, and your basic assumptions about reality are a fatal handicap. This guide deconstructs the unseen framework of Roman life, from the nuanced gestures that separate a...

Vietnam: From Battlefield to Billion-Dollar Economy How did a nation ravaged by centuries of foreign rule and divided by a brutal war become one of the world’s fastest-growing economic powerhouses and a top US trade partner? For generations, Vietnam stood as a symbol of conflict, a Cold War flashpoint, a nation defined by occupation, division, and the devastating legacy of the Vietnam War. Today, it’s a story of triumphant transformation, a one-party communist state driving global capitalism. This book takes you on a journey through Vietnam’s tumultuous past to answer the central ...

“I believe this letter is the most significant and important piece of Christian literature ever written. It is the bedrock and foundation of all other Christian truth. It comes directly from the heart of God the Father through Jesus into the heart of Paul and out through his pen into our hearts. As we read this letter we receive this revelation. In this book Stephen Hill brings a freshness and revelatory interpretation of this magnificent and all-important letter of the Apostle Paul and contributes to the opening of our eyes. In Stephen’s own inimitable style, he takes us into the ...

When European missionaries first arrived in India in the sixteenth century, they entered a world both fascinating and bewildering. Hinduism, as they saw it, was a pagan mess: the worship of devils and monsters by a people who burned women alive, performed outlandish rites and fed children to...

You awaken under a sky you do not recognize, breathing air that feels centuries younger. The familiar world of the 21st century has vanished, leaving you stranded and alone in the heart of Han Dynasty China, a civilization at its zenith of power and cultural sophistication. This guide is your key to navigating this vibrant and perilous world, where your modern knowledge is both a source of potential salvation and a fatal secret. Before you can leverage the wisdom of the future, you must first master the art of erasing it. Your very posture, your casual eye contact, and the fabric of your ...

Alisa has spent the past five thousand years as a vampire, living alone and fighting for survival. In her loneliness, Alisa cannot resist bringing Teri—a descendant of her human family—into her life. But Alisa is surrounded by death and destruction, and just by knowing Alisa, Teri’s life...

The first official companion book to HISTORY network’s hit series Ancient Aliens: a powerful journey through human history that explores fascinating unanswered questions about the origins of our civilizations. With a foreword by Series Creator, Kevin Burns. Millions of people around the...

Learn all the ins and outs of buying a home and give yourself an advantage in the real estate game with this essential house-buying guidebook. Buying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your...

In the gentle rhythms of our daily lives, where the sacred Ho'oponopono prayer becomes a beacon of light guiding us toward clarity and peace, there lies a profound personal touch that I have woven into this ancient practice. It is my belief, born from years of heartfelt experience, that intertwining personal prayers with the traditional Ho'oponopono mantra not only enriches the cleansing process but also amplifies the soul's journey towards liberation and healing. "Whispers of Ho'oponopono: Prayers for the Soul" is an invitation to explore beyond the horizon of traditional Ho'oponopono ...

Analyzing the historical and archaeological evidence, Philip Coppens demonstrates that there is substantial proof that our ancestors were far more technologically advanced than currently accepted and that certain cultures interacted with nonhuman intelligences. Our ancestors were clearly not alone.

I believe in science one hundred percent, yet a werewolf shows up out of nowhere and says I'm his mate, who do I call in this situation? I was just like you, sick of credit card bills, rent and damn jobs and praying before bed that the end of the world would be tomorrow. The universe suddenly decided to be merciful, and the apocalypse arrived unannounced. I found myself facing one crisis after another, with death and conspiracy hot on my heels. The mechanical buzzing of insects signaled the prelude to a conspiracy, followed closely by the attacks of furry werewolves—fanatics who were ...

Discover the 2,700-year mystery that has captivated scholars, explorers, and believers across three continents What happened to the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel after the Assyrian conquest of 722 BCE? From the highlands of Ethiopia to the mountains of Afghanistan, from the villages of northeast India to the suburbs of Salt Lake City, communities around the world claim to be their descendants. But which claims are credible, and which are fantasy? "Scattered: The Search for the Lost Tribes of Israel" takes you on a fascinating journey through history, genetics, and human psychology to explore ...

Divided by secrets. Bound by fate… Can a shifter and his witch give love a second chance? I never expected my ex to be my true mate when I sped away from my old life. But then I crashed my truck and woke up with no memory of who I was. All I know is the irresistible pull I feel toward the gorgeous witch who rescued me. My panther yearns to claim Sam, to tear down her refined facade, and ignite her passion. But we have a complicated past—one she's reluctant to reveal when she heals me. As my memories return, I realize I walked away from the love of my life once before. I was a fool to ...

Serpents of Memory is a collection of interwoven horror tales exploring the most ancient symbol in human myth: the serpent. Each story follows a different soul, an archaeologist, a wife, a healer, a treasure hunter, a wanderer, a trucker, as they encounter serpents not of flesh, but of time, identity, and revelation. These are not monsters to be slain. They are truths to be survived. From desert ruins to apocalyptic horizons, each serpent offers the same question: What are you willing to shed?

"Whispers in the Alley" is a mystery-thriller story set in London during the early 20th century. This intriguing narrative is imbued with an atmospheric exploration of historical London, courtrooms, alleys, and obscure hotels, creating a captivating backdrop for a murder mystery that infuses suspense at every turn. The tale unfolds through the eyes of Carter, a newly promoted sub-editor at a newspaper, the Watchman, who is thrust into a complex investigation when he discovers a dead body in an alley near Middle Temple Lane. Alongside Detective-Sergeant Wilson and an austere barrister, ...

Immerse yourself in an epic narrative where every struggle, every victory, and every act of valor is a brushstroke on the canvas of history. This diligently researched and vividly recounted account is perfect for those who thirst for a story that echoes through the ages, illuminating the ideals that have shaped our own foundations of governance and justice.

Forty years after the publication of Erich von Däniken's Chariots of the Gods, Philip Coppens revisits the question of whether "ancient aliens" contributed to the birth of human civilization.

In this expansive collection of history, meet ten real-life kings, queens, inventors, scholars, and visionaries who lived in Africa thousands of years ago and changed the world. Black history begins thousands of years ago with the many cultures and people of the African continent. Through...

City of Uruk, Sumer, 31st century B.C. Abi has given up on love, but when the mysterious Kal shows up at her father’s tavern one night she can’t resist him, or his intoxicating kisses. The problem is she has no way of finding him again. When her cousin finds herself in trouble, and asks Abi to take her place as priestess in the ancient fertility ritual performed with the King himself every year, she reluctantly agrees. Kal can’t get the alluring woman he met the other night at the tavern in town out of his head. Her kisses were the sweetest he’d ever tasted. He fully intends to find...