Spike Milligan's legendary war memoirs are a hilarious and subversive first-hand account of the Second World War, as well as a fascinating portrait of the formative years of this towering comic genius, most famous as writer and star of The Goon Show.
This revised edition continues to walk both experienced Bible readers and those seeking it out for the first time through a chronological, story-by-story and person-by-person experience.
A comprehensive look at Irish, Scottish, Welsh and continental Celtic traditions, both Pagan and Christian , this guide includes the Celtic approach to shamanism, fairies, Wicca, neopaganism, magic and Druidism.
Awaken your life with the God and Goddess and discover the magick of the Wiccan wayGet ready to take a journey to a mystical place where anything can happen--an adventure into the realm of witchcraft, magick, and empowerment.
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A History of the Bible, this is the story of how the Bible has been translated, and why it mattersThe Bible is held to be both universal and specific, the source of fundamental truths inscribed in words that are exact and sacred.
A new translation of the oldest non-canonical Christian gospels In the early years of Christianity, several groups produced 'hidden' or 'apocryphal' gospels, alternative versions of the story of Christ.
'Idleness is the enemy of the soul'Saint Benedict's advice to monks - on everything from correct posture to the value of silence - has offered spiritual guidance to many for fifteen centuries.
Nach einer längeren Einleitung, welche sich in drei Abschnitten über Begriff und Aufgabe, über die Geschichte und über die Literatur der Patriſtik verbreitet, von der lezteren indes an diesem Ort nur Sammelwerke berührend , die entweder das gesamte Gebiet der Patrologie oder doch einen größeren Abschnitt derselben umspannen, gliedert der Verfasser den reichen Inhalt dieses umfassenden Werkes in drei Zeiträume, von denen der erste bis zum beginnenden vierten, der zweite bis zum halben fünften Jahrhundert, der dritte endlich bis zum Ende der patristischen Zeit überhaupt herabreicht, ein Ende, das Bardenhewer für die griechischen Väter hergebrachtermaßen mit Johannes von Damaskus , für die Lateiner aber nicht wie gewöhnlich mit Gregor d .
'Drunk or sober, king or soldier, none will be excluded'Sensual, profound, delighted, wise, Hafez's poems have enchanted their readers for more than 600 years.
The Torah is both hidden and revealed there is a secret meaning to the holy Torah that is not written down explicitly or explained in it This selection offers a comprehensive survey of the 'Kabbalah', the body of writings in the Jewish mystical tradition.
A companion series to the acclaimed Word Biblical CommentaryFinding the great themes of the books of the Bible is essential to the study of God's Word and to the preaching and teaching of its truths.
A companion series to the acclaimed Word Biblical CommentaryFinding the great themes of the books of the Bible is essential to the study of God's Word and to the preaching and teaching of its truths.
This book is about biblical project management, principles, tools, techniques, and practices used by Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the King of the Persian Empire in the re-building of the wall around Jerusalem and its revitalization.
Designed for the pastor and Bible teacher, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament features today's top New Testament scholars and brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume.
From Steve and Jackie Green, founders and curators of the Museum of the Bible--a fascinating exploration of the history, authenticity, and power of the Bible, the book that has changed people and nations throughout the centuries.
