In the Footsteps of the Gods

Author: David Constantine
Publisher: Tauris Parke Paperbacks
ISBN: 1848855451
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The classical world has for centuries influenced and inspired the west -- its poetry and literature, art, architecture -- but what provoked the move from the west’s love-affair with classical Rome and its manifestation in the Renaissance, to its focus on the Hellenic world? The decisive shift in focus and taste from Rome to Greece in the eighteenth century began in the 17th century, when a succession of travellers -- mainly from France and England -- journeyed to Greece and what is now Turkey and rediscovered the Hellenic world. In the Footsteps of the Gods traces the ways in which the constantly changing ideal image of ancient Greece, its art and culture, inspired those who travelled there. With lively accounts of their adventurous journeys and vivid descriptions of what they saw, discovered, collected and published about the remains of ancient Greece, it reveals the extraordinary effects that these travellers’ account had on the poets and scholars of the west, who in turn were influential in creating the idea and ideal of Greece, which became such a powerful force in the arts and politics of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. At the heart of the book is, in the words of Richard Stoneman, "a poet’s vision of Greece."

Footsteps of the Gods

Author: Hana Hiraina Erlbeck
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN: 9781869488024
Category : Mythology, Maori
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
A collection of stories following the history of the traditional Maori gods, starting with the creation of Aotearoa. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Fingerprints of the Gods

Author: Graham Hancock
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307829057
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 779

Book Description
Could the story of mankind be far older than we have previously believed? Using tools as varied as archaeo-astronomy, geology, and computer analysis of ancient myths, Graham Hancock presents a compelling case to suggest that it is. Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries. “A fancy piece of historical sleuthing . . . intriguing and entertaining and sturdy enough to give a long pause for thought.”—Kirkus Reviews In Fingerprints of the Gods, Hancock embarks on a worldwide quest to put together all the pieces of the vast and fascinating jigsaw of mankind’s hidden past. In ancient monuments as far apart as Egypt’s Great Sphinx, the strange Andean ruins of Tihuanaco, and Mexico’s awe-inspiring Temples of the Sun and Moon, he reveals not only the clear fingerprints of an as-yet-unidentified civilization of remote antiquity, but also startling evidence of its vast sophistication, technological advancement, and evolved scientific knowledge. A record-breaking number one bestseller in Britain, Fingerprints of the Gods contains the makings of an intellectual revolution, a dramatic and irreversible change in the way that we understand our past—and so our future. And Fingerprints of God tells us something more. As we recover the truth about prehistory, and discover the real meaning of ancient myths and monuments, it becomes apparent that a warning has been handed down to us, a warning of terrible cataclysm that afflicts the Earth in great cycles at irregular intervals of time—a cataclysm that may be about to recur. “Readers will hugely enjoy their quest in these pages of inspired storytelling.”—The Times (UK)

Zeus

Author: Tom Stone
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1596919140
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 341

Book Description
In the tradition of Walking the Bible, an irresistible tour through some of the most powerful stories ever told.

K2, Quest of the Gods

Author: Ralf Ellis
Publisher: Edfu Books
ISBN: 190581528X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
*** The Great Pyramid in the Himalaya *** In 'Thoth, Architect of the Universe' Ralf discovered evidence for megalithic maps. But if these megalithic maps are to be of any use in a quest for the mythical Hall of Records, then they need to be a little more detailed than a simple representation of continents. Luckily, the shaft angles inside the Great Pyramid can refine these maps down to just a few tens of meters. And so Ralf embarked on a long trek into the high Himalaya, to see what lay at the heart of the Giza map. Strangely enough, what he found there was a giant snow-white pyramid, aligned with the cardinal points, with a causeway aligned at 14º from its base - exactly the same as the Great Pyramid itself. Sequel to "Thoth, Architect of the Universe". v3.6

The 100 Most Important Bible Verses

Author: W Publishing Group
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
ISBN: 0849900271
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This inviting new series of uniquely packaged books promises to help readers learn the key verses in the Bible that can change their lives forever, bringing peace, joy, and meaning. The series' foundational book, The 100 Most Important Bible Verses, lays out the most essential 100 Bible verses that everyone--young and old, men and women--should know and incorporate into their lives. Christians and those who are not yet familiar with the Bible will love the positive, conversational style of these books. They'll learn of the joy God has in store for us as they study His words on such topics as: Acceptance Patience Purpose Vision Contentment Passion Each verse is laid out in an attractive, 4-color, 2-page spread, featuring the verse, a meditation on the verse, and a life application. Readers will love the simple wisdom of The 100 Most Important Bible Verses.

The Divine Heartset

Author: Crispin Fletcher-Louis
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1666744743
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 955

Book Description
The fruit of a decade’s research, this volume offers a new interpretation of the dense Christological narrative in Philippians 2:6–11, taking inspiration from recent advances in our understanding of the letter’s Greek and Roman setting and from insights made possible by recently created linguistic databases (such as TLG and PHI). The passage’s praise of Christ engages the language of Hellenistic ruler cults, Platonic metaphysics and moral philosophy, popular (Homeric) beliefs about the gods, and Greek love (eros), to articulate a scripturally grounded theology in which God is revealed to be one in two persons (God the Father and LORD Jesus Christ). The volume also explores hitherto unseen ways in which the central Christ Hymn is tightly connected to the rest of Paul’s argument. The hymn presents Christ as an epitome of the ideals of Greek (and Roman) virtue, to support Paul’s summoning his readers to a life of praiseworthy and exemplary civic conduct (in 1:27). New or recently proposed translations are advanced for numerous words and phrases (in, e.g., 1:8, 11, 27; 2:3, 4, 6, 11; 3:2, 4) and a new (non-Stendahlian) approach to Paul’s boasting in 3:4–6, that is Christological rather than biographical, is put forward.

The One Year Bible

Author: Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN: 1641588276
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 1231

Book Description
The One Year Bible--discover one year Bible reading made simple and achievable! Millions of people have benefited from reading through God's entire Word by using The One Year Bible. Now available in The Message translation! This bestselling reading Bible divides the text into 365 sections, so you can read through the entire Bible in one unforgettable year--in as little as 15 minutes a day. Convenience No other "through the Bible" plan presents the entire Bible in such a user-friendly format. Start any day of the year! The Message Translation The Message is a reading Bible that uses contemporary language translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English. Unique Design Each 15-minute daily reading includes a portion from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs. This arrangement of Scripture provides a fresh approach to each day's reading while providing a clearer understanding of the Bible's larger message. Attractive Layout The One Year Bible has a simple and attractive layout that makes it easy to use. It is also adaptable to two- and three-year reading plans, also designed for daily Bible reading. Variety of Applications Ideal for personal devotions and instructional reading or family Bible reading with children of all ages. Take the first step. Begin the easy-to-read The One Year Bible The Message from cover to cover and see how God's Word comes alive in your life.

God: An Anatomy

Author: Francesca Stavrakopoulou
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0525520465
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 608

Book Description
An astonishing and revelatory history that re-presents God as he was originally envisioned by ancient worshippers—with a distinctly male body, and with superhuman powers, earthly passions, and a penchant for the fantastic and monstrous. "[A] rollicking journey through every aspect of Yahweh’s body, from top to bottom (yes, that too) and from inside out ... Ms. Stavrakopoulou has almost too much fun.”—The Economist The scholarship of theology and religion teaches us that the God of the Bible was without a body, only revealing himself in the Old Testament in words mysteriously uttered through his prophets, and in the New Testament in the body of Christ. The portrayal of God as corporeal and masculine is seen as merely metaphorical, figurative, or poetic. But, in this revelatory study, Francesca Stavrakopoulou presents a vividly corporeal image of God: a human-shaped deity who walks and talks and weeps and laughs, who eats, sleeps, feels, and breathes, and who is undeniably male. Here is a portrait—arrived at through the author's close examination of and research into the Bible—of a god in ancient myths and rituals who was a product of a particular society, at a particular time, made in the image of the people who lived then, shaped by their own circumstances and experience of the world. From head to toe—and every part of the body in between—this is a god of stunning surprise and complexity, one we have never encountered before.

The Revelation of Jesus

Author: Patrice London Thomas
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514473550
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 325

Book Description
Patrice was born in Brownsville Texas. She grew up in church with her Family. She started writing gospel at the age of 29. She believed God had a purpose and a plan for her. So far her poetry has touched a lot of people and has giving them strength and determination. Patrice is a motivational speaker who likes to give everybody something to believe in by passing on words of encouragement that will uplift those around her. She loves bringing support to others through Jesus Christ. Shes a very free spirited woman of God. And Shes strong in the Lord. Patrice has determination and strength to believe that anything is possible when you believe. Patrice is a motivational speaker who touches lives by trying to draw more people closer to God. This is her first time entering into the ministry of writing the gospel. She draws the influence to reach out to those who maybe struggling with something out there by opening up her heart to feel what they feel and see what they see. Patrice just wants to be able to bring love peace and joy to everyone around her. So with this book she really believes that she has captivated the hearts of many. And hopes more people learn how to engage in the works of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for He is the only one person who truly cares for His people.