Religions East

Timely and provocative, Generation Freedom looks at the historic youth uprisings sweeping the Middle East and what they mean for the future of peace, coexistence, and relations with the West. At a time when the world is asking how the Arab Spring and the death of Osama bin Laden will reshape our times, Bruce Feiler, bestselling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham, offers a vivid behind-the-scenes portrait of history in the making. Generation Freedom offers a hopeful vision....

Das Haus in East Berlin is the true story of two German families - one Jewish, the other not - whose paths first crossed in Nazi Germany and 70 years later again in the United States in the quest to have a house, which was located in the former East Germany, returned to its rightful owner. You will find out how the two heirs, who started out as antagonists in the 10-year struggle over the ownership of the house, ended up co-authors of this audiobook.

Mitra växer upp i Iran under ayatolla Khomeinis regim, men en demonstration i staden Qum blir startskottet för en revolution som kommer att förändra allt. Mitra går med i motståndsrörelsen MKO, Iranska folkets mujahedin, och får som sjuttonåring en ledarposition inom organisationen. I samband med en demonstration tillfångatas hon och hamnar för första gången i Hizbollahs fängelse. Hon utsätts för tortyr och lever med vetskapen om att varje dag kan bli hennes sista. När hon släpps från fängelset tvingas hon fly, risken för att tillfångatas på nytt är stor; att protestera mot Khomeini är att gå emot Gud.

Igigi unrest leading to the Zu Incident was just a harbinger of other troubles to come—troubles inherent in long-term interplanetary missions—female companionship was one of the significant problems. There was also trouble among the Earth-based Anunnaki, especially those assigned to mining duties. While the gods, like men, bore the toil and work, there was great toil, and the result was heavy; there was much distress. Despite the absence of men on Earth, the gods toiled as though they were men. Enki and Ninmah achieved that feat, but it was not a story with a happy ending.

The Crusades are one of those dark chapters in history that we would rather forget, especially religious people. In name of the church, or other religions, like the Muslim faith, people killed, destroyed, looted, and burned cities to the ground. There is nothing “holy” about attacking and plundering, yet this is what they did. In this book, we’ll explore some of the most important crusades everyone should know about. You will learn to understand better why people started them, what drove them to continue, and what ended them.

Woven into the fabric of Jewish existence there is an undeniable uniqueness. Israel’s terrain, her history and chief city, all owe their uniqueness to the fact that God’s appointed Savior for the world was born a Jew. His destiny and theirs are forever intertwined. There is bitter controversy over the subject of Israel, but time itself will establish the truth about this nation’s place in God’s plan. For Lance Lambert, the Lord Jesus is the key that unlocks Jewish history. He is the key not only to their fall, but also to their restoration.

Egypt's geographical isolation and the unique geography of the Nile Valley are thought to have been responsible for its long existence. Because of military control, astronomical concepts in Egypt became so ingrained and inseparable from everyday concerns that they became an integral part of life. As your gaze rises to the horizons of Egypt, you can see the movement of the stars and planets: the climatic conditions never change. Besides this, Egypt also enjoys a cloudless sky almost all the time and a latitude that allows the most densely populated regions of the heavens to be viewed.

We live in the age of religious pluralism where all religions are considered the same and different paths lead to the same spiritual destination. It is important for Christians to learn how to affirm Jesus Christ as the only way to God - while also paying due respect to people of other faiths and worldviews. In The Unknown God: A Journey with Jesus from East to West, Mathew P. John explores the redemptive revelations lurking in the darkness outside the boundaries of Christian tradition.

A travelogue suffused with the wisdom of an ancient religious tradition, Humble Before the Void is a modern-day encounter between Western science and Buddhist philosophy. In this narrative, you'll discover the relationship between ancient Indian philosophical and spiritual tradition and modern science through the experiences of a select group of Tibetan monks.

When a Crusader army of Western European Franks took Jerusalem by storm on July 15, 1099, it was one of the more unexpected conquests in history. Everything seemed to be against them for the previous three years of crusade, right up to the final siege, and yet they finally prevailed. And when they did, they massacred most of the population before establishing a Christian realm in a region that had been taken over by the Muslims in 634.

This book is intended to help young believers get a better understanding of their most precious asset as Christians: their prayer life. We must endeavor to establish a powerful prayer life that focuses on showing the power of God on the earth. In a believer’s life, prayer is necessary. Without it, it is impossible to maintain a relationship with God.

Stop shortchanging yourself. In a believer’s life, knowledge is necessary to keep vision clear so people would stand in times of testing. It is said that necessity is the mother of invention, but let it be known that God is the giver of gifts and talents. Don’t wait for the necessity to come to you to use what is in your hands.

This book is intended to help young believers get a better understanding of their most precious asset as Christians - their faith - and to establish the power of focused faith in a seasoned believer’s life. In a believer’s life, faith is necessary. Without it, it is impossible to please God. The report of the believer is based on faith. By faith, the elders obtained a good report.

Most churches have removed money from prosperity. Prosperity includes money as wealth and good health. In a believer’s life, money is important. Without it, it is impossible to maintain a good standard of living. God said it is he who gives us the power to get wealth in Deuteronomy 8:18.

Canon Andrew White has experienced some of the most intense persecution and spiritual resistance imaginable. And yet, in the middle of the most turbulent war zones he has learned the secret to creating a "Glory Zone". During Saddam Hussein's regime and the invasion of ISIS, Canon Andrew White served as Vicar of St. George's Church in Baghdad. Despite incredible persecution, the church experienced amazing revival.

A mysterious illness caused Rick East to lapse into respiratory failure the afternoon of December 25, 2012. Rick discovered his spirit was in heaven and was being coached by the Holy Spirit. Rick saw the city of heaven and had many conversations with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit answered questions that have puzzled Christians for years.

Throughout life, we all experience events and practices that bow us low. When you understand that you can turn millstones into milestones, you are able to channel these events into opportunities for spiritual growth and magnificent manifestations. Through many epiphanies, perhaps thousands of them, you can enrich your life and enhance your well-being. As an interfaith minister, a family counselor, and parapsychologist, the author offers you another pathway for enriching your life, experiencing the positive forces at work throughout the physical, mental, and spiritual lives.

The answers are within…. Discover the wondrous synthesis of human design, the I Ching, Vedic astrology, the heart chakra, and Pagan holidays. The result is the life-changing Vedic human design. Fulfill your heart's true desires through the eight gates of the heart center, their spectacular spirit expressed in this eye-opening book. Explore the surprising beauty, delight, and magic of the diversity of these gates with awe-inspiring messages channeled from Mother Earth, Gaia. Find peace with yourself in any moment. Transform any relationship. Achieve the success you seek.

The Sumerians were the people from Sumer, the first recognized society in the historic area of southern Mesopotamia (now southern Iraq), developed throughout the 6th and 5th centuries BC throughout the Chalcolithic and early Bronze Ages. In addition to age-old Egypt, the Caral-Supe culture, the Indus Valley civilization, the Minoan civilization, and age-old China, it is also one of the world's early civilizations. Sumerian farmers who lived along the Tigris and Euphrates valleys grew a great deal of grain and other items.

Dr. Glenville Ashby’s Finding Mother: Lessons in Spirituality - East and West is a refreshing work that delves into topical issues surrounding spirituality. Reincarnation, fire ceremonies, death meditation, sex, and spiritual healing are just few of the intriguing subjects discussed. Moreover, Dr. Ashby explores the goddess concept in Eastern and Western religious traditions and offers a series of exercises toward self-awareness.