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2) Argylle
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"A luxury train speeding towards Moscow and a date with destiny. A CIA plane downed in the jungles of the Golden Triangle. A Nazi hoard entombed in the remote mountains of South-West Poland. A missing treasure, the eighth wonder of the world, lost for seven decades. One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most...
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While exploring ancient catacombs in Egypt, Reeya Rai, her family, and her friend Finlay discover a chamber containing several mysterious statues, and possibly the key to an ancient library--but when an extreme storm threatens to flood the site, Reeya and Finlay have to invent away to protect their find.
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Following up on his two recent, widely acclaimed studies of ancient Israelite history and society, William Dever here reconstructs the practice of religion in ancient Israel from the bottom up. Archaeological excavations reveal numerous local and family shrines where sacrifices and other rituals were carried out. Intrigued by this "folk religion" in all its variety and vitality, Dever writes about ordinary people in ancient Israel and their everyday...
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Varanasi India's Spiritual Sanctuary,Nestled along the banks of the sacred Ganges River, Varanasi, known as Kashi in ancient scriptures, is a city that pulsates with the essence of India's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Revered as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Varanasi is a tapestry of history, spirituality, and mysticism.In this captivating exploration of Varanasi's heritage, we embark on a journey through its...
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Digging through History follows rabbi and archaeologist Richard Freund's journey through some of the most fascinating archaeological sites of human history-including the mysterious Atlantis, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the long-buried Holocaust camp Sobibor. Each chapter takes readers through a different archaeological site, showing what we can learn about past religious life and religious faith through the artifacts found there, as well...
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"In May 1940, as the German army blitzes Europe and Parisians flee their city, the chief curator of the Musée de l'Armée is ordered to get a mysterious piece of cargo out of the country. When he arrives at the port of Le Havre and learns that his intended ship has been sunk, he places the object on a decrepit steamer that sails out under German fire. In the present day, National Underwater and Marine Agency Director Dirk Pitt is on a diving expedition...
10) Coming Home
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In 1975 there was nothing reasonable about the road-trip Dad proposed. Much of it would be on rugged, unpaved tracks where services and spare parts were unavailable. If we had mechanical trouble we would, for the most part, have to deal with it ourselves. Should we have an accident or become ill, medical facilities were few and far between. We would have no way to communicate with family or friends except by letter – and, in many places, mail service...
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Shri krishna janmabhoomi "dispute for land" delves into one of the most contentious and emotive issues in Indian history – the dispute surrounding the sacred land of Krishna Janmabhoomi. Set against the backdrop of Mathura, a city steeped in ancient lore and religious significance, this book meticulously traces the origins, complexities, and implications of the dispute that has stirred passions and divided opinions for decades. At the heart of the...
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"No one knows more about the history and archaeology of ancient Jerusalem than Shimon Gibson.... This book is destined to become the standard in the field." - Prof. James D. Tabor, author of The Jesus Dynasty
A world renowned archaeologist reveals the historic footprint of Jesus in Jerusalem and what really happened during the final days. Fans of Elaine Pagels and of John Dominic Crossan and Marcus J. Borg's The Last Week will find a wealth of new...
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Did you know that the Jews marched 15 miles from Jericho to Ai at an incline that took them upward about ½ mile in elevation? Maybe that is one reason why Joshua did not feel the need to send a larger group into Ai. And maybe they were tired (See Joshua chapter 9)!Did you know that Elijah outran some horses when he ran from Mount Carmel (1680') to Jezreel (309')? Did you know that the distance was between 15 to 20 miles down the side of one mountain...
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Insightful Archaeological Context. Illuminated Historicity.
While the historical accuracy of the Bible has long been a topic of debate and has fallen under increased scrutiny in recent decades, new archaeological discoveries from an expanding host of ancient sites found in Bible lands continue to provide evidence pertinent to questions of reliability.
The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands offers the most geographically extensive...
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Maren Elisabeth Schwab teaches postclassical Latin and history of knowledge at the University of Kiel. She is the author of Antike begreifen. Anthony Grafton is the Henry Putnam University Professor of History at Princeton University. His books include Inky Fingers: The Making of Books in Early Modern Europe and Information: A Historical Companion (Princeton).
A panoramic history of the antiquarians whose discoveries transformed Renaissance culture...
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"The narrative conveys Fletcher's enthusiasm for her work and is supplemented with an excellent bibliography. Highly recommended." - Library Journal
"Fascinating...Fletcher picked up on the tiniest of clues to track down what she believes could be the missing queen." - Daily Mail (London)
"A learned and intensely personal book... compelling revelations... a thrilling examination." - Publishers Weekly
17) Discourses on the Evidences of the American Indians Being the Descendants of Lost Tribes of Israel
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18) The Greater Exodus: An Important Pentateuchal Criticism Based on the Archaeology of Mexico and Peru
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Luchas, dudas, amenazas. ¿Morir, vivir o sobrevivir? Roma. Persecución. Cristianos. Al escuchar estas 3 palabras, pensamos en los mártires y el Coliseo Romano pero esta no es la historia de aquellos que prefirieron morir antes que negar su fe, sino de muchos otros conocidos como "lapsos". Lapsi: (los que tropezaron). Palabra latina con que se designó a los primeros cristianos que abjuraron de su fe ante la presión de las autoridades romanas....
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See the Bible through a New Lens, from Beginning to End
In Rediscovering Israel, you will experience the living God and His Word as never before! Bestselling author and professor Kristi McLelland invites you to explore the biblical narrative in the historical, cultural, geographic, and linguistic contexts in which it was written. As you do so, you will
• experience Scripture as a timeless, transformational Story demonstrating God's love...
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