The chess board contains sixty-four squares, and in order to execute the movements of the Chess Player, distinct trains of machinery must be formed, which shall be capable, when set in motion, of conveying the hand of the Automaton to each, and to any, of these several squares. Having arrived at a square, and taken up a chess man, it will be requisite, either to withdraw the hand towards the side, and without the limits of the board, for the purpose of letting drop the chess man there, and...

The Church or group of Churches which is the subject of the following pages, was in its original form erected by the Emperor Constantine for the pious purpose of protecting and venerating that Sepulchral cavern which was believed to have been the very Tomb in which the Body of our Lord was laid. The buildings received, in accordance with the custom of that period, the name of the Martyrium of the Resurrection. They have long since disappeared, and others have been in turn erected and destr...

The Deliverance Dialogues confronts one of the most urgent and misunderstood questions facing the church today: When is it mental illness, and when is it demonic influence? In an age marked by rising anxiety, trauma, addiction, and renewed fascination with the occult, pastors and counselors often find themselves navigating complex spiritual and psychological terrain. Too often, the church has either over-spiritualized mental health struggles or dismissed the reality of spiritual w...

Some years ago I was led to make a study of the Life and Writings of Spinoza, and took considerable pains to present the gifted Jew of Amsterdam in such fulness to the English reader as might suffice to convey a passable idea of what one of the great misunderstood and misused among the sons of men was in himself, in his influence on his more immediate friends and surroundings through his presence, and on the world for all time through all his works. This study completed, and leisure from t...

Canterbury Cathedral, at the heart of the Church in England since the arrival of Augustine in Kent in 597 C.E., is remarkable for its extent, beauty and importance, for the variety of its architectural styles and the many structural changes which it has undergone over the years. In this 1845 work, the Reverend Robert Willis, who was Jacksonian Professor of the University of Cambridge, reproduces historical accounts of the destruction and rebuilding of the cathedral, for example by the monk...

Some years ago I was led to make a study of the Life and Writings of Spinoza, and took considerable pains to present the gifted Jew of Amsterdam in such fulness to the English reader as might suffice to convey a passable idea of what one of the great misunderstood and misused among the sons of men was in himself, in his influence on his more immediate friends and surroundings through his presence, and on the world for all time through all his works. This study completed, and leisure from t...

This book is for anyone who has ever been in love; who has even been infatuated with someone, who has ever found someone so desirable that you have lost your focus; who has ever been rejected by that ONE; who has longed for someone so badly that it made you quake with emotion. If you have felt how and its many facets love feels, then these poems may be of interest.

Barlow Jimson was mean before he went deaf. Afterward, he just turned meaner. He'd blow up and fight anybody on a dare or on a show of surly lips or even a one-sided laugh if he didn't see enough smile in it.

Forty-one-year-old Miami real estate broker Clay Redmond is living the good life. He thinks his plan to retire early is unfolding nicely until his longtime business partner screws him out of his interest in a choice piece of real estate. After he tries—and fails—to recoup his investment via a nasty court battle, Redmond begins to plot his revenge. Redmond’s plan includes not only eliminating his crooked business partner, but also seducing his beautiful and considerably younger wife, Vaness...

In "Servetus and Calvin," Robert Willis meticulously explores the profound theological and philosophical conflict between Michael Servetus and John Calvin, two towering figures of the Protestant Reformation. Drawing from a rich tapestry of primary sources, Willis employs a clear, analytical style that elucidates the intricate dynamics of their correspondence and ideological clashes over issues such as the nature of God, predestination, and heresy. The narrative situates the discourse withi...

In "Servetus and Calvin," Robert Willis intricately explores the profound theological conflict between two influential figures of the Reformation: Michael Servetus and John Calvin. Utilizing a blend of historical narrative and critical analysis, Willis delves into the ideological rift that distinguishes their views on the nature of God, the Trinity, and the essence of faith. The book is marked by a meticulous examination of primary sources and the socio-political milieu of 16th-century Gen...

In 'Defiant Voices That Shattered Christendom – 4 Classic Protestant Reformation Texts,' readers will delve into a carefully curated selection of seminal works that encapsulate the fervor of the Protestant Reformation. The anthology presents a tapestry of ideas reflecting the revolutionary spirit that challenged the prevailing doctrines of the Catholic Church. These texts of varied literary styles articulate the urgency and passion of a transformative epoch, with each work distinguished by...