As Awe Overcame The Angels

Darren Smith-Khalid continues the watcher legacy by traveling to the bottom of the world, Antarctica to help uncover answers as to what has caused fluctuations in the Earth's magnetic field that have pulled devastating meteorites into its atmosphere. While in the aftermath of this natural disaster, unprecedented savage murders draw special detective Hugh McGee of Scotland Yard into the desperate hunt for answers. Completely unaware of the profound implications of their search a remarkable journey towards an ancient truth that, although almost forgotten, has never stopped calling, leads seven separate people toward the past. Meshenka, the Russian Smoke Jumper of Avialesookhrana; Tasya, the journalist daughter of a Russian farmer; Alysa the troubled young Asian woman who can't remember anything about her own life; and Akil, the Egyptian orphan who works as an orderly in a small hospital near Gaza join a mystical odyssey of self discovery. A vivid stream of past-life memories, which give them glimpses of times and places as diverse and ancient as Ugarit, Jericho, Nineveh, Baalbek and Kharsag (the Garden of Eden) lead them to discover that the only chance of survival for the human race is locked in their shared past.

The studies collected in this volume deal with ancient, medieval and early modern forms of Gnosis and the diverse expressions of their myths, rites, ideas and expectations. The emphasis lays on Hermetism in Antiquity and its influence in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the early modern period. The 14 contributions were written by R. van den Broek (3), C. Gilly (2), P. Kingsley (2), J.-P. Mahé (1), and G.Quispel (6). The book contains discussions of several aspects of the Hermetic and Gnostic tradition, such as hermetic religious practices, magic, alchemy, apocalyptic visions, and the influence of Hermetic ideas on Early Christian and medieval theologians. The volume is of interest for students of Graeco-Roman religiosity, Early Christianity, medieval theology and the Hermetic traditions in the Renaissance and later western culture

A modern adventure inhabited by the fleeting echoes of the prehistoric past of the great Celtic people who settled Ireland and Scotland as early as 3600 BC. Intertwined with the lessons of the Druid's lost in time, are the realizations that we must all face, as we decide just what we are going to do with our lives. From the ancient lives of Gitta, the Celtic Druidess sent to live in the mystical cave on Strotta and her Irish Warrior, Dermot waiting for her across the choppy waters leading to the Giants Causeway, to two twin sisters deciding to separate for different colleges thousands of miles apart, Dragon Lines, Nwyure is an enchanting and delightful read which will leave you only wanting more of Scale's storytelling. She writes of God centered characters and situations from an alternative perspective, which beckons you to examine the truth all around you. Tackling fiction as a more lucid expression of ancient truths, this is another example of how Scales gives her readers a glimpse of a reality that transcends the practical and touches upon the magical and the divine dancing around us constantly.

Angel Blessings meets half full in this inspiring collection of 40 true stories illustrating the protection, love, and joy guardian angels bring into our lives. This book marries two best-selling trends--angels and heartwarming story collections.

To Awe at the Swift of Angels As we fly the emotions of hope, love, fear, emotive and evocative thought, soaring through our minds, in all its glories, and that of the magnificent. What a joy it is to feel no matter what is thrown at us. No matter what we are feeling, we are what we are. The beauty of art is not in the knowledge of things, but in the very imagination of how we feel. Mr Cassius James will take you through the paradigms of all emotions and give you deep introspection and metaphor into self and explore your true self. What a journey would it be, what a ride we shall go on, it is only for you to discover.

Focus is on the study of Christianity in the context of late ancient societies and religions from C.E. 100-700.

In this provocative, intelligent, and highly original addition to the Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library, Susan R. Garrett argues that angel talk has never been merely about angels. Rather, from ancient times until the present, talk about angels has served as a vehicle for reflection on other fundamental life questions, including the nature of God's presence and intervention in the world, the existence and meaning of evil, and the fate of humans after death. In No Ordinary Angel, Garrett examines how biblical and other ancient authors addressed such questions through their portrayals of angels. She compares the ancient angel talk to popular depictions of angels today and considers how the ancient and modern portraits of angels relate to Christian claims about Jesus. No Ordinary Angel offers important insights into the development of angelology, the origins of Christology, and popular Western spirituality ranging from fundamentalist to New Age. In doing so, it provokes stimulating theological reflection on key existential questions.

There are times in life when we are caught utterly unprepared: a death in the family, the end of a relationship, a health crisis. These are the times when the solid ground we thought we stood on disappears beneath our feet, leaving us reeling and heartbroken, as we stumble back to our faith. The Days of Awe encompass the weeks preceding Rosh Hashanah up to Yom Kippur, a period in which Jews take part in a series of rituals and prayers that reenact the journey of the soul through the world from birth to death. This is a period of contemplation and repentance, comparable to Lent and Ramadan. Yet, for Rabbi Alan Lew, the real purpose of this annual passage is for us to experience brokenheartedness and open our heart to God. In This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared, Lew has marked out a journey of seven distinct stages, one that draws on these rituals to awaken our soul and wholly transform us. Weaving together Torah readings, Buddhist parables, Jewish fables and stories from his own life, Lew lays bare the meanings of this ancient Jewish passage. He reveals the path from terror to acceptance, confusion to clarity, doubt to belief, and from complacency to awe. In the tradition of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, This Is Real And You Are Completely Unprepared enables believers of all faiths to reconnect to their faith with a passion and intimacy that will resonate throughout the year.