Ancient Religion

Why are modern Christians so indistinguishable from everyone else? How come Christians who lived in times of bloody persecution were so heroic, while we who live in safety are not? How could the first Christians fast valiantly, but we feel deprived without dessert? How did New Testament believers pray without ceasing? How could the early Christian martyrs actually forgive their torturers? What did the Christians of the first centuries know that we don't? This book explores these questions.

De la autora de La edad de la penumbra, una perspectiva única sobre la diversidad que existió en torno a la figura de Cristo. «En el principio existía el verbo». Esta frase, con la que comienza el Evangelio según San Juan, es clave en las enseñanzas de la Iglesia cristiana y ha sido determinante para el arte, la literatura y el lenguaje occidentales.

The Epistle of Barnabas is often quoted by the ancient church fathers. Although not considered inspired Scripture it was used to combat legalism in the first two centuries AD. Along with explaining why the Laws of Moses are not binding on Christians, the Epistle explains how many of the Old Testament rituals teach typological prophecy. Subjects explored are: Yom Kippur, the Red Heifer ritual, animal sacrifices, circumcision, the Sabbath, Daniels visions and the end-time 10-nation empire, and the Temple.

Are you a new Orthodox Christian, confused about what you need to do to grow in your faith? Or perhaps you've been Orthodox for some time but could use a refresher course in basic spirituality. Popular podcaster Fr. Evan Armatas explains the fundamentals of the three-legged stool of Orthdoox practice - prayer, almsgiving, and fasting - in terms that everyone can understand and implement. Let Fr. Evan help you establish your life in Christ on a firm footing.

This deceptively small and simple book holds a great secret - the secret to achieving peace of mind in Christ. Beloved writer and teacher Dr. Al Rossi uses stories from his own life to illustrate the basic principles of watchfulness and prayer. The final chapter is a moving tribute to Dr. Rossi's close friend of many years, Fr. Tom Hopko, whose Fifty-Five Maxims are also helpful in learning to say at all times, "All is well".

Preparing for Confession has been extremely popular ever since it was first published in 1987. Ancient Faith Publishing is pleased to bring to the public an expanded edition of this eminently useful booklet, which offers practical advice for preparation and answers questions such as, “What is sin?” and “What is the priest’s role?” This is the guide every Orthodox Christian needs for a more powerful experience of the sacrament of confession.

It takes just 21 days to establish a new habit. If there's a skill you've always wanted to take advantage of, the answer is only a few weeks away with Hay House's 21 Days series.

How we care for and nurture our bodies has implications for all areas of our development - physical, emotional, and even spiritual. The body is a living and organic revelation of the unseen spirit inside a kind of garden....

In this companion volume to When You Pray and When You Fast, L. Joseph Letendre juxtaposes scriptural and patristic admonitions about almsgiving with a look at contemporary issues that make it sometimes difficult to see our way forward in this regard. Along with the rationale for almsgiving, he offers practical suggestions for how almsgiving can work in our lives as modern Christians.

There is an ancient pathway that leads to an endless well of great experiences. It is Jesus Christ, alive from the dead, beckoning hearts that burn for him, "Walk this way.... Come and find me here!" In his book Fasting, Michael challenges us to find a greater place of experiential union with Jesus by adventuring out into the deep waters of fasting as a lifestyle.

There are cultures that apparently flowered for thousands of years. Some of the cultures that we call primitive have already existed for so long that they seem to have no beginning and no end. Could they actually be immortal? Might not the truth be that during past ages, man has often tried to climb the rungs of the ladder that lead to a high immortal culture but has slipped and fallen? Perhaps we are even now in the process of building a culture that will know immortality on Earth and in heaven.

¡Descubre Secretos Ancestrales que Pueden Cambiar tu Vida! Únete a un investigador escéptico, de una universidad estadounidense, mientras viaja al Himalaya, y descubre los secretos de un antiguo linaje de sanación que comenzó con el honorable médico de Buda. Durante miles de años, los más grandes sanadores del Himalaya, han estado refinando una poderosa ciencia de sanación para el tratamiento de dolencias físicas, trastornos psicológicos y desafíos espirituales.

Noted author Mike Aquilina conducts an intriguing and insightful tour of the symbols that expressed the life and devotion of the Church through the first four centuries of its existence. He explains how Christians freely borrowed pagan and Jewish symbols, giving them new, distinctly Christian meanings. Recover the zeal of our spiritual ancestors as you learn to read their symbolic language—and discover the impact the symbols still have on your life today.

Explores beliefs and myths from Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, and around the Mediterranean, revealing how ancient goddesses were powerful Queens of the Heavens and Guardians of the Underworld, not passive fertility symbols

The natural way to lasting weight loss! Reclaim control over your spiritual, emotional, and physical health, and lose weight today. Incorporating the latest medical findings with the timeless wisdom of the Bible, The New Bible Cure for Weight Loss provides powerful tools and findings that your own doctor never may have told you.

Dr. Colbert discusses new medical breakthroughs as well as the most up-to-date findings to give hope to all who are afflicted with arthritis. Discover life-changing treatments and learn to apply good nutritional principles to prevent the onset of arthritis.

Are you an allergy sufferer? God does not want you to be an allergy victim! In this concise audiobook you'll discover valuable, usable information that can help you overcome allergies! Learn biblical secrets on health and the latest medical research on how to combat and defeat your allergies. This audiobook contains findings that your doctor may never have told you!

Celebrate the seasons of the year according to the ancient Pagan traditions. Ancient Ways shows how to prepare for and conduct the Sabbat rites, and helps you harness the magickal energy for weeks afterward. The wealth of seasonal rituals and charms within are drawn from ancient sources but are easily performed with readily available materials.

We've combined the meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls briefing and several key strategic perspectives sessions by Dr. Peter Flint and Dr. Scott Carroll into a single six-session pack! The foremost authority on Paleo-Hebrew literature Peter Flint, PhD, discusses the meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls, their significance for understanding the Bible, Judaism, Jesus, and Christianity.

Father David Smith shares with us his own personal meditations on Mary, based upon his reflections on the Paraclesis service. If you have a longing to make the Theotokos a greater part of your life to bless her, as commanded by Gabriel, these thoughtful contemplations will encourage and profit you immensely.