Ancient Writings

The CliffsNotes study guide on Homer's Iliad supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.

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.

In 1921, Britain’s most illustrious highway, the Great North Road, ceased to exist - on paper at least. From London to Edinburgh, the old road was largely replaced by the A1 as the era of the motor car took hold. A hundred years later, journalist and cyclist Steve Silk embraces the anniversary as the perfect excuse to set off on an adventure. Travelling by bike at14 miles per hour, he heads north, searching out milestones and memories. Seen from a saddle rather than a car seat, the towns and the countryside of England and Scotland reveal traces of Britain’s past and future.

A thorough examination of the Synoptic Gospels reveals that the Kingdom of God is the very first message that Jesus taught, and the only subject he instructed his disciples to teach. This book provides a plausible, evidence-based connection between the Kingdom taught by Jesus and the Kingdom found in the esoteric Jewish teaching of Kabbalah.

This CliffsNotes study guide on Sophocles' Oedipus Trilogy supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.

From the ruins of Persepolis to lawless outposts of the crumbling Ottoman Empire, The Mesopotamian Riddle whisks you on a wild adventure through the golden age of archaeology in an epic quest to understand our past.

Nuzi, Women's Rights and Hurrian Ethnicity And Other Academic Essays is the first book in the Hermit Kingdom Studies in Identity and Society series. The academic research publication series seeks to examine the question of identity and its relation to society. The research publication project promotes creative new approaches to thinking about identity as well as a combination of traditional academic methodologies.

The CliffsNotes study guide on Homer's Odyssey supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work.

Think ancient scriptures are all ancient history? Not anymore! This unique audiobook shows how the Old Testament still applies to modern times. Whether you're reading about Moses's management styles, Ruth as an immigrant, or how Saul might have reacted to social media, this scripture study guide brings the Old Testament to life and proves there's still a lot to learn from those ancient prophets.

Why does a fifth grader have to learn about the Sumerian writing system and literature? Surely you don’t use Sumerian writing these days. However, it is important to learn these things to acquire a better understanding of the origin of cultures, traditions, and learning. There could be links from then to now, and these could be presented in writing systems and literature.

Do you want to learn how to write hieroglyphics? It’s an ancient form of Egyptian writing that is composed of drawings. It’s a beautiful writing style that was instrumental in learning about the life of ancient Egyptians. There are actual examples in this book to serve as your guide. Are you ready? Then begin writing hieroglyphics today!

The Coloseum, Villa Borghese, the Piazza di Spagna, the Trevi Fountain, and the Capuchin Church of Santa Maria della Concezione whose macabre crypt had impressed the likes of Mark Twain and Marquis de Sade; these are just some of the landmarks William Murray points out on his walking tour of Rome. Having grown up in the city, Murray makes for an expert (and engaging) tour guide who captures Rome's sights, sounds, and flavors, while also revealing its mythologized history and folklore.

A report of a fascinating find in India: an ancient manuscript, large enough to fill a library, containing prophecies concerning the lives of millions of individuals yet unborn. A careful and unbiased account, this booklet might unsettle the confidence of a few listeners in the absoluteness of our modern understanding of reality. The Book of Bhrigu, its origins hidden in the mists of time, can predict events with uncanny accuracy. Swami Kriyananda explores the origins of this incredible manuscript, including his own adventures with Bhrigu readers in India.

This small volume focuses on the major Greek gods and on some of the minor ones. Fully illustrated with pertinent details on each of the main gods and their functions. Excerpted from the writings of G.H. Bianchi and edited by David Christopher Lane.

"We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world." These words of the Buddha point to the timeless value of Buddhism. Thoughts both shape our lives and define our future. What is the quality of the thoughts that we are bringing forth? Ultimately, every person is looking for the same thing, happiness and a sense of inner peace. Regardless of how we try to achieve that sense of happiness and peace, most likely we will end up disappointed.

A visit to the Palace of Knossos in Crete in 2005 leads to the story of the fabled Ring of Minos, lost for 2,000 years but rediscovered in the 1930s, now in the local museum of Herakleon. The author joins the tour of the ancient Minoan palace and adds historical reference to this detailed study of a great and vanished culture.

Ancient China is known for its art. It is a part of their culture that’s still very much seen in modern China today. Art in ancient China was governed by the belief of the three perfections. What are these? You’ll know when you listen to this art history audiobook for children. If you're interested in art, then start listening today!

The Mayan calendar was one that calculated the end of the world. It once made historians, philosophers, and thinkers fear the coming doom. In this book, however, we are going to look at the topic objectively. We are not going to focus on the prophecies. We are only going to appreciate the fact that the Mayans were very advanced of their time.

Join the author and his wife as they travel Britain and Europe in search of Ancient Rome and Greece. "Scratch the soil of Britain and Europe, and you will find Rome."