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...

“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 ...

A queer retelling of the legend of Sir Lancelot, following the famous knight as he grows up orphaned, falls in love, and attempts to fulfill his destiny at the Round Table—from the bestselling author of Out East. "Richly detailed and evocative.” —Mary Beth Keane, New York Times bestselling...

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 ...

The definitive translation of Plato's Republic, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy “No one else has even come close to balancing Bloom’s fidelity to Greek with intelligible English prose.”—National Review Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's...

The city of Oxyrhynchus, identified with the modern site of El-Bahnasa in the Minya Governorate, is located approximately 190 kilometers south of Cairo along the Bahr Yussef, a branch of the Nile. During the Greco-Roman period, Oxyrhynchus played a role of extraordinary strategic and economic importance, establishing itself as the second city of Egypt after Alexandria, with which it maintained constant and fruitful commercial, institutional, and cultural exchanges. The international fame of the site among philologists and historians of antiquity dates back to the late 19th century, when in ...

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 ...

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...

What if one of the world’s oldest civilizations has been misunderstood all along? Ethiopia is often described as ancient, sacred, and exceptional—but beneath these labels lies a far more complex story. In this powerful and thought-provoking book, Frederick Amakom takes readers on a journey through time—from the earliest settlements of the Ethiopian highlands to the rise of the Aksumite Empire, from the mystery of the Queen of Sheba to the global impact of the Battle of Adwa. This is not just history. This is an unmasking. Inside, you will discover: The true meaning behind the name “...

He did not arrive in Pompeii. He was sent there by the mysterious House of Mirrors. In the body of a woman named Fausta, with no past he can reach and no future he can change, Elliot is forced into a life governed by routine, labor, and the expectations of others. The world is close, physical, inescapable. Hunger, heat, touch, everything is immediate. Over time, resistance fades. What was strange becomes familiar. What was his becomes distant. Only one certainty remains. One piece of knowledge that only he has. The mountain above the city will one day bury everything. And when that day ...

Reveals the restorative fungi archetype of Osiris, the Orphic mysteries as an underground mycelium linking forests and people, how Dionysus teaches us about invasive species and playful sexuality, and the ecology of Jesus as depicted in his nature-focused parables Liberates Tristan...

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 ...

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...

From the author of Medusa comes a beautiful and emotional story featuring a selkie: a mythological creature who can turn from a seal into a human. "Luxurious and moving." —Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fallen series Seven years ago, Quinn finally dared to transform...

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...

The Book of Enoch: A Prophetic Blueprint of the Lord’s Last Days Remnant There is a Remnant rising—one Heaven has been preparing since the foundations of the world. This book reveals why the ancient writings of Enoch are not merely historical curiosities but prophetic architecture for the generation that will witness the culmination of the age. If you’ve sensed the call to live differently, walk more deeply, and stand more boldly, this book will confirm what the Spirit has been whispering to you. Enoch walked with God in a level of intimacy, clarity, and governmental authority that ...

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 ...

The Nile did not begin in Egypt. It began in Nubia. Long before many of the world’s greatest empires rose, a powerful African civilization flourished along the Nile—rich in gold, culture, and political power. This is the story history almost forgot. In The Nubians, Frederick Amakom takes you on a sweeping journey across thousands of years—uncovering one of Africa’s most influential yet overlooked civilizations. From the early kingdom of Kerma to the rise of Kush… From the rule of the Black Pharaohs over Egypt to the industrial power of Meroë… From Christian Nubia to the modern ...

From ancient stone settlements and mysterious Pictish kingdoms to legendary warriors, royal intrigue, empire, industrial transformation, and modern political debate, Scotland: From Ancient Origins to the Modern Nation presents the complete historical journey of Scotland in one compelling volume.