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The Gospel of Thomas: the hidden sayings of Jesus
By Harold Bloom, Marvin W Meyer. 1992
An English translation of 114 wise sayings attributed to Jesus as collected in the Coptic text found near Nag Hammadi…
in Upper Egypt. Discusses the history of the writings. Explanatory notes follow. Includes an interpretive essay by Harold Bloom. c1992.The curse of King Tut's mummy (Stepping stones. True stories)
By Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 2007
When the pharaohs of Egypt died, they were mummified and buried in pyramids and tombs with all their riches. But…
as centuries passed, the tombs were looted and the pharaohs' gold stolen. Then Howard Carter found the greatest Egyptian treasure trove of all - the tomb of King Tut's mummy! But did the amazing treasure come with a deadly curse? Grades 2-4. 2007.Secrets of the mummies: uncovering the bodies of ancient Egyptians (An I was there book)
By Shelley Tanaka, Peter Brand. 1999
Four mummies, from a mighty pharaoh to a poor weaver, are studied scientifically to reveal the lives and times of…
these three-thousand-year-old people. Also describes embalming and mummification, life in ancient Egypt, and the scientific techniques now used to study mummies. Grades 3-6. 1999.La Bible racontée comme un roman
By Christine Pedotti. 2015
Racontée par Christine Pedotti, la Bible devient une véritable saga. Rien n'a été inventé, tout vient de ce texte sacré.…
Le résultat est lumineux : des histoires que l'on croyait connaître, comme celles de Noé, Adam et Eve, Sodome et Gomorrhe, dont on découvre le vrai sens, et d'autres, enfouies dans les pages de la Bible, qui surgissent pour notre plus grand bonheur : la ruse de Rébecca, le coup de foudre pour Rachel, la jalousie des frères de Joseph... Pour les croyants, la Bible est la Vérité qui décrit la relation entre Dieu et les hommes. Mais elle est aussi le miroir de l'humanité, dans sa bonté comme dans ses côtés les plus sombres. 2015. Titre uniforme: Bible.Island of the blessed: the secrets of Egypt's everlasting oasis
By Harry Thurston. 2003
Harry Thurston follows an international group of archaeologists on an expedition to uncover the secrets of the everlasting oasis that…
exists in the middle of the Egyptian desert. In the excavation process, many ancient objects are found that hint at how civilization was born in the Egyptian desert. 2003.Abraham: a journey to the heart of three faiths
By Bruce S Feiler. 2002
At a time when conflicts among three of the world's major religions - Islam, Judaism, and Christianity - are in…
the global spotlight, the author presents a biography of the one man who unites them: Abraham. Tellingly, the story of the sacrifice of Isaac plays a pivotal role in key holidays of all three faiths, and yet they can't agree on which son Abraham tried to kill. Abraham is revealed as an historically elusive man who embodies three religions, and as a character who has shape-shifted over the millennia to serve the clashing goals and dogma of each one. 2002.1491: new revelations of the Americas before Columbus
By Charles C Mann. 2006
Offers conclusions from anthropological and archaeological research about the western hemisphere before European exploration. Examines the evidence of a large…
indigenous population and the ecological impact the people had on the environment through crop modification, landscaping, and farming the rainforest. Discusses the rise and fall of Indian empires. Some descriptions of violence. Bestseller. 2005.Hadrian: the restless emperor (Roman Imperial Biographies Ser.)
By Anthony Richard Birley. 1998
Hadrian's reign (AD 117-138) was a watershed in the history of the Roman Empire. In this text the author brings…
together the evidence from inscriptions and papyri, and up to date and in-depth examination of the work of other scholars on aspects of Hadrian's reign and policies such as the Jewish war, the coinage, and Hadrian's building programme in Rome, Athens and Tivoli. 1998.The great and the terrible: the world's most glorious and notorious rulers and how they got their names
By Joanne O'Sullivan, Udayana Lugo. 2020
Profiles notorious figures--and their nicknames--in history. Includes great leaders such as Good King Wenceslas and Kamehameha the Great and the…
terrible ones such as Bloody Mary Tudor and Sultan Ismail the Bloodthirsty. For grades 5-8. 2020The art of Bible translation
By Robert Alter. 2019
Literary critic and translator presents his views on the literary styles of the Bible and the importance of adhering to…
them as much as possible. Discusses his specific experiences in translating the Bible over a twenty-year span, the history of Bible translation, quirks of language, and making choices. 2019Pastor explores teachings and sayings that he believes contain some truth but that can be hurtful to people. Specifically examines,…
among other phrases, "Everything happens for a reason," "God helps those who help themselves," and "God won't give you more than you can handle."2016Not in God's name: confronting religious violence
By Jonathan Sacks. 2015
Rabbi and author of The Great Partnership (DB 78791) examines foundational texts of the three Abrahamic faiths--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--to…
delve into causes for religious-based violence. Posits that rationalizing is based on misreading of texts, and presents reasons why people of faith should denounce extremists. 2015Dear Jesus: seeking his light in your life (Dear Jesus)
By Sarah Young. 2007
Devotional from the author of Jesus Lives (DB 85047) exploring the concept of dialoguing directly with Jesus. At the end…
of each entry is a series of excerpts from scriptures regarding the topic discussed. 2007The grammar of God: a journey into the words and worlds of the Bible
By Aviya Kushner. 2015
Journalist chronicles her journey studying the bible, particularly the Old Testament, which she read for the first time in English…
as a student of Marilynne Robinson, author of Gilead (DB 59561). Discusses the differences in grammar and vocabulary between the original Hebrew and various English translations. 2015Interpreting the prophets: reading, understanding and preaching from the worlds of the prophets
By Aaron Chalmers. 2015
Theology professor outlines a guide designed to aid in bettering the understanding and interpretation of the Bible's Old Testament prophets.…
Examines the historical context of the writings, the ways to define who qualifies as a prophet, and differentiations between prophecy and apocalyptic preaching. 2015Coming out Christian in the Roman world: how the followers of Jesus made a place in Caesar's empire
By Douglas Boin, Douglas Ryan Boin. 2015
Boin argues against the notion that Christianity worked as a force that toppled Roman society. Using historical and archaeological research,…
the author also describes how Christians, both undercover and open in their faith, navigated the world, and what changes they wrought in the world around them. 2015Mastering the West: Rome and Carthage at war (Ancient warfare and civilization)
By Dexter Hoyos, B. D Hoyos. 2015
A turning point in world history, the Punic Wars of 264-146 BC pitted the Romans and the Carthaginians against each…
other in a bloody and protracted conflict. Historian Hoyos recounts this century of battle while investigating resources, politics, postwar impact, and leadership roles. Some violence. 2015Cox, professor at Harvard Divinity School and author of Many Mansions (DB 29948), posits a need for a unified reading…
approach between lay people and scholars of the Bible. Examines the reading experience as three stages: narrative or literal, historical, and spiritual, and offers ways to reconcile those stages. 2015You'll get through this: hope and help for your turbulent times
By Max Lucado. 2013
Minister Lucado relates the biblical tale of Joseph and his brothers as an allegory to help people deal with crises…
such as job loss, illness, and divorce. Discusses ways faith in God can relieve difficulties and offers practical advice based on scripture. 2013Killing Jesus: a history (Bill O'Reilly's Killing)
By Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard. 2013
Political commentator O'Reilly and historian Dugard chronicle the political and social milieus in which Jesus lived. They discuss Rome's domination…
of Judea, Jesus's spiritual journey, and the events that led to his crucifixion. Some violence. Bestseller. 2013