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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

"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, ...

I got kidnapped by a cult, bonded to a cursed dragon, and now my soulmate might kill me—again. I was just trying to save a wounded shifter in the woods. Next thing I know, I’m chained in a dungeon... staring into the eyes of a dragon who somehow knows my name. There’s something ancient in his gaze. Something that sees through me. The worst part? My soul remembers him. When I touch him, fire erupts under my skin. Visions crash through me. Past lives. Broken vows. A kiss that never happened. We escape—barely—and I’m stuck with a dragon who growls like a villain but guards me like ...

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.

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...

A witty, inspiring reckoning with the ancient Greek and Roman myths and their legacy, from what they can illuminate about #MeToo to the radical imagery of Beyoncé. The picture of classical antiquity most of us learned in school is framed in certain ways -- glossing over misogyny while omitting...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

“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 ...

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...

For 2000 years the oldest writings that mankind has had to explain his history were those in the Bible. In 1849 the first 30k cuneiform tablets were unearthed in Nineveh, Iraq and were undeciphered for almost a century. This information is still just trickling out to the public. The Hebrews were from Sumer and the Sumerian Tablets are the lost history of the Hebrews where Genesis is taken from. Genesis is a vague summary of the much older and more detailed Sumerian Tablets. Join me as I travel through my life from early childhood being introduced to my Christian faith and the questions I ...

An evocative journey into early medieval Britain, where myth and wilderness intertwine – brought to life by Amy Jeffs’ original linocut art. Step into the wilderness of early medieval Britain with Wild, a captivating collection of myths, legends, and reimagined tales from the sixth to...

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018 A lively and timely introduction to the roots of self-understanding--who we are and how we should act--in the cultures of ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and Middle Ages and the Renaissance "Know thyself"--this fundamental imperative appeared for the...

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?