This simple introduction to the history of the German language seeks to provide students who have some knowledge of modern German, but no knowledge either of its development or of linguistic theories, with a short account of the essential factors – chronological, geographical and linguistic – and their interrelation.The material is arranged in three parts. The first traces the history of the German language from its origins in Indo-European through the pre-documentary Germanic peri...

'Ritchie has provided an exciting and dramatic account of the life and work of Macquarie. We learn, in contrast to the antiseptic treatment of the standard text books, that Macquarie was a man of strong passions, beliefs, plans and ambitions which drove him to hobnob with polite London society, to beg for promotion and favours from his superiors, to wangle commissions for his relatives, to be generous to a fault with those he sought to help and to demand unquestioning support from those he...

The contributions investigate indicators of change and the interaction with FDI from East Asia against the background of changes in the regional economy since the mid 1980s. They discuss in particular how the North tackled long-term decline and the long-term implications for the region.

This booklet is about this greatest Book of all. Its purpose is to help young Christians especially to search, reverence, and obey God's Word, so that its authority will be owned in every area of life. In this booklet, you will read that:1-the Gospel is God's message of a present salvation available to all2-the way of salvation is through a personal faith in Jesus Christ alone, as Redeemer and Saviour3-the assurance of salvation comes by receiving what God has given...

This booklet is about the Biblical principles of baptism. The Bible clearly teaches that:1- All believers in the Lord Jesus Christ should be baptized,2- Only believers in Christ should be baptized-baptism is a command of Christ3- Baptism is immersion in water-baptism symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of our Saviour4- The meaning of baptism influences a believer to live a life that pleases God5- Infant baptism, or sprinkling,...

Rosslyn Chapel is a deeply enigmatic 15th-century Gothic masterpiece, situated near Edinburgh. Although generally referred to as a 'chapel' and acting as a local parish church these days, Rosslyn is actually much more than either - and in fact most people who have studied the site in detail come to the conclusion that those who created the structure in the 15th century were not, in reality, intent on building a Christian church at all. In fact, nothing at Rosslyn is what it seems. With its...

In From Egypt to Canaan John Ritchie traces the epic journey of the Israelites from their redemption by blood all the way to the promised land. These incidents in Israel's history are illustrative pictures or ‘types’ (in the book of Hebrews they are called patterns, figures, and shadows) from which God will teach us important spiritual lessons if we are willing to learn them. It is profitable to hear about these things to learn again of the power and grace of God, the love and sacrifice of...

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness was published in 1891 and since then from its pages several generations of believers have been introduced to the rich pastures of Old Testament typical teaching. This new revised edition has been commissioned and produced in the belief that such teaching is timeless in its relevance and applicability. It is presented in a style, format and language suited to modern day readers, especially for young believers in the twenty first century.As the differ...

Five hundred Bible subjects with key Bible verses. This is a book you can use in your daily time with Jesus, or in group study and discussion. Or, as was the original purpose of the book, to find subjects and Bible readings for talks and sermons. However, we see it first of all as a book for personal times of Bible reading and prayer. The original contained approximately 300 incorrect Bible references, which have been corrected here.

Rosslyn Chapel has fuelled controversy and debate, and is probably most famous for being the setting of the finale of Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code". Revered by Freemasons as a vital part of their history, believed by some to hold evidence of pre-Columbian voyages to America, assumed by others to hold important relics, from the Holy Grail to the Head of Christ, the Scottish chapel is a place full of mystery. The history of the chapel, its relationship to Freemasonry and the family behind ...

Rosslyn Chapel near Edinburgh has long exerted a powerful magnetism and mystery for people all over the world.The flamboyant Gothic church became a third Temple of Solomon for the Knights Templar, under the patronage of the St Clairs of Rosslyn. In the eighteenth century the Templars supported the Jacobite cause, and after the final defeat at Culloden, moved their radical Scots Lodges to America and France, where they played a powerful part in the revolutions in both countries....

Catharism was the most successful heresy of the Middle Ages. Flourishing principally in the Languedoc and Italy, the Cathars taught that the world is evil and must be transcended through a simple life of prayer, work, fasting and non-violence. They believed themselves to be the heirs of the true heritage of Christianity going back to apostolic times, and completely rejected the Catholic Church and all its trappings, regarding it as the Church of Satan; Cathar services and ceremonies, by co...