Der letzte Wikinger von John Bowling ist ein kraftvoller Roman über den Zusammenprall zweier Welten: die alte, stolze Kultur der Nordmänner und das neue Zeitalter, das durch Christentum und politische Umwälzungen geprägt ist. Im Zentrum steht der Krieger Rolf, ein unerschütterlicher Anhänger der alten Götter, der sich weigert, die Traditionen seiner Vorfahren preiszugeben. Während Missionare und christliche Könige ihre Macht in Skandinavien ausbauen, versucht Rolf mit aller Kraft, den alte...

Adown the valley one bright September morning, in the year 1066, was speeding Ethel, the only daughter of the Danish thane Beowulf, who is lord of the domain of Rivenwood, and whose hall looks down from the wooded heights in the distance like a grim sentinel. This fair girl Ethel was probably not more than fifteen years of age—just at the juncture where coy and blushing maidenhood, with its unconscious assumptions of grace and dignity, joins issue with the freer and bolder manners of girlh...

Christian higher education has the capacity to leave its mark on students in a distinctive way. Combining a rigorous academic program and a vibrant campus life with a deep and genuine spiritual commitment produces a learning environment that moves beyond education alone. It produces a setting wherein lives can be transformed. The messages in this book represent a score of opportunities John Bowling has had to university students, Above All Else guard your heart for it is the wellspring of ...

The Gospels are filled with parables—the analogy-centered stories Jesus used to teach his followers about his coming kingdom. Why did Jesus tell so many of these stories? And what do they have to say to us today? Windows and Mirrors dives into some of Jesus’s best-loved parables (along with some less familiar ones) in order to explore the rich symbolism, deep emotion, and eternal perspective these stories have to offer. Along the way, John Bowling demonstrates how these timeless tales are ...

The city of Jerusalem is a travel destination for devotees of multiple religious traditions around the world. With a history spanning nearly four thousand years, the Holy City is a living museum, where layers of civilizations, peoples, and cultures have left their indelible marks—including Christ our Lord, who began his final journey toward the cross at this very city’s gates. In My Cup Runneth Over, John Bowling invites us to embark on a special personal pilgrimage through the Holy City, ...

"The Last of the Vikings" is a historical novel written by John Bowling. This novel tells the story of the Norsemen during the twilight of their era, focusing on their culture, adventures, and the challenges they faced as their way of life clashed with the changing world around them.John Bowling's work likely portrays the Vikings as complex characters, exploring their fierce independence, seafaring prowess, and the impact of Christianization and other external forces on their society. The ...

In "The Last of the Vikings," John Bowling skillfully navigates the turbulent waters of Norse mythology and history, weaving a narrative that both informs and captivates. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, the book employs a lyrical prose style that infuses historical analysis with vivid storytelling. Bowling delves into the socio-political dynamics of Viking culture, exploring themes of bravery, exploration, and the inevitable decline of a dominant civilization. His met...

The Adventurer's Library: 43 Epic Adventure Novels from Around the World is a monumental compendium capturing the essence of epic storytelling from a plethora of renowned authors. Through genres spanning classic swashbuckling exploits, intricate nautical tales, and thrilling quests into uncharted territories, this collection distills the spirit of adventure literature in its most exhilarating forms. Within these pages lies a mosaic of narratives, each contributing to a vibrant tapestry tha...

Marry the king. Fall in love. Break the curse. Sounds easy, right? Then I see him...Let me rewind.Once, I believed the planes between the witches' and warlock’s realms were separated by happenstance, like some sort of cosmic yin-yang. I was woefully naïve back then.The summer of my twenty-fourth birthday the head of our coven made me a proposition. A seventeen-year peace deal is ending, and they must deliver a witch-bride to the warlock king in the ...

In the opulent courts of Europe, where power and passion intertwined, a captivating tapestry of love affairs unfolded. From the scandalous escapades of Louis XIV to the forbidden romance of Marie Antoinette, this book unveils the intimate secrets and forbidden desires that shaped the destinies of royalty and nobility. Prepare to be transported to a world of intrigue, betrayal, and unbridled passion as we delve into the Love Affairs of the Courts of Europe, a tantalizing glimpse into the hi...

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According to Wikipedia: "John Conroy Hutcheson (1840- 1897) was a British author of novels and short stories about life aboard ships at sea. Hutcheson was born in Jersey, Channel Islands, in 1840, and died in Portsea Island, in late 1896 or early 1897."