Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of ancient apocryphal literature with "Books of the Apocrypha: The Books of Enoch and the Gnostic Gospels." This comprehensive compilation unites the profound wisdom of the Books of Enoch, along with the mystical insights of the Gnostic Gospels, providing a rich tapestry of alternative Christian traditions and esoteric teachings. Unearth the enigmatic accounts of Enoch's celestial journeys and divine visions, alongside the spiritual revelations an...

Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of ancient apocryphal literature with "Books of the Apocrypha: The Books of Enoch and the Gnostic Gospels." This comprehensive compilation unites the profound wisdom of the Books of Enoch, along with the mystical insights of the Gnostic Gospels, providing a rich tapestry of alternative Christian traditions and esoteric teachings.Unearth the enigmatic accounts of Enoch's celestial journeys and divine visions, alongside the spiritual revelations and...

There must be another way.Pastor Micah Daniels has grown weary with his well-doing, even worse he's losing faith in what God has for his life. The only solution Micah can see is to step down from his position as pastor of Revival Tabernacle. Maybe some time away from the parish can restore his ailing heart.Lord, please help me. I can't keep living like this.Delilah Rivers utters this plea as she stares at a handful of pills. Despondent at the shambles her life has beco...

The second edition of Archaeological Ethics is an invitation to an ongoing and lively discussion on ethics. In addition to topics such as looting, reburial and repatriation, relations with native peoples, and professional conduct, Vitelli and Colwell-Chanthaphonh have responded to current events and news stories. Twenty-one new articles expand this ongoing discussion into the realm of intellectual property, public outreach, archaeotourism, academic freedom, archaeological concerns in times...

A book detailing the meaning of the Minor Prophet Micah. It explores the literal meaning and the symbolic, or spiritual meaning of the book. There are three main sections of the book and each one details the judgment of God followed by the restoration of a faithful remnant. The judgment of God is the Assyrian and Babylonian invasions, but also is symbolic of the end times and Jesus' redemption which makes the spiritual restoration possible.

Exalting Jesus in Jonah, Micah, Nahum, and Habakkuk is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. This series affirms that the Bible is a Christ-centered book, containing a unified story of redemptive history of which Jesus is the hero. It’s presented as sermons, divided into chapters that conclude with a “Reflect & Discuss” section, making this series ideal for small group study, personal devotion, and even sermon preparation. It’s not academic but rather ...

"There is something at work in my soul which I do not understand." Pushing the limits of science and morality in his search for acceptance and purpose, Victor Frankenstein unleashes on the world a creation that he cannot control. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's gothic novel, A. S. Peterson (The Battle of Franklin) adapts the tale for the stage and creates an experience that will leave you pondering your own sense of belonging long after the curtain has fallen. Produced...

Virtue theory, natural law, deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism: these are the basic moral theories taught in “Ethics,” “History of Philosophy,” and “Introduction to Philosophy” courses throughout the United States. When the American philosopher William James (1842 – 1910) find his way into these conversations, there is uncertainty about where his thinking fits. While utilitarianism has become the default position for teaching James’s pragmatism and radical empiricism, this default ...

WINNER OF THE EISNER AWARDThe first comic ever created by African Americans, for African Americans.Three quarters of a century ago, Orrin C. Evans lead a team of cartoonists to create the first comic book anthology of original Black characters created by Black talent, with the expressed purpose of entertaining while rejecting harmful stereotypes and pushing boundaries in the industry. This was only 8 years after Action Comics #1, 6 years after Captain America #1 and a whole 19 years before...

Identity Orchestration illustrates the importance of identity balance in behavioral health as seen through a personality psychology lens. The contributors to this collection deeply engage the self and psychological strength by examining race, gender, class, and context with narratives that highlight the asset-based constructs of identity.

Surrounded by military and political threats, the people of Israel were led into dangerous alliances and war. Survivors were subjected to steep taxation, exile, intermarriage, and more, and loyalty to God diminished. With the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Babylonians, all faith seemed lost.Enter the minor prophets, bringers of oracles, parables, and poems named “minor” not for their lack of significance but for the briefness of their texts. Like Jonah in the fish, t...

Surrounded by military and political threats, the people of Israel were led into dangerous alliances and war. Survivors were subjected to steep taxation, exile, intermarriage, and more, and loyalty to God diminished. With the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Babylonians, all faith seemed lost.Enter the minor prophets, bringers of oracles, parables, and poems named “minor” not for their lack of significance but for the briefness of their texts. Like Jonah in the fish, t...