History

An extraordinary account of how the Christian Revolution forged the Western imagination “A galloping tour of Christianity’s influence across the last 2,000 years.” —New York Times Crucifixion, the Romans believed, was the worst fate imaginable, a punishment reserved for slaves. How...

How did the shift from matriarchy to patriarchy come about? In fascinating detail, Merlin Stone tells us the story of the Goddess who reigned supreme in the Near and Middle East.

Paula Fredriksen traces the evolution of early Christianity—or rather, of early Christianities—through five centuries of Empire, mapping its pathways from the hills of Judea to the halls of Rome and Constantinople.

This extraordinary document represents a new form of historical research and straightens out many open questions and misinterpretations. It takes the form of direct dialogues between a modern researcher and a member of the Qumran Essene community....

Katrina Hazzard-Donald explores African Americans' experience and practice of the herbal, healing folk belief tradition known as Hoodoo. Working against conventional scholarship, the author argues that Hoodoo emerged first in three distinct regions she calls "regional Hoodoo clusters"....

Audiobook narrated by Lee Strobel. Did Jesus of Nazareth really rise from the dead? Of the many world religions, only one claims that its founder returned from the grave. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the very cornerstone of Christianity. But a dead man coming back to life? In our...

Despite the recent ferocious public debate about belief, the concept most central to the discussion "God" frequently remains vaguely and obscurely described....

The most accessible and informative version of the Buddhist classic available in English, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers The so-called “Tibetan Book of the Dead” has been renowned for centuries as a cornerstone of...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER · THE SPIRITUAL CLASSIC THAT HAS INFLUENCED MORE THAN 500,000 READERS ""A deep, uncompromising story about human and divine love.” — Los Angeles Times The profoundly moving and heart-rendering classic for anyone who has experienced the depths of love and loss...

A major new history of the Crusades with an unprecedented wide scope, told in a tableau of portraits of people on all sides of the wars, from the author of Powers and Thrones. For more than one thousand years, Christians and Muslims lived side by side, sometimes at peace and sometimes at war...

This extraordinary work delves into the subject of religion in the prehistoric and ancient worlds—humankind's earliest quests for meaning.

This rich and magisterial work traces Palestine's millennia-old heritage, uncovering cultures and societies of astounding depth and complexity that stretch back to the very beginnings of recorded history....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Is the classic, accepted view of the life of Christ in some way incomplete? The authors of The Messianic Legacy present a provocative and meticulously researched look at Christ and the history of Christianity. “Enough to seriously challenge many traditional...

At last, the world will discover what happens to the greatest salesman when he finally emerges from his lonely retirement to commence a new career. At first, he finds failure - until he receives a special gift from someone he has not seen in half a century....

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries and across the world in this stunningly audiobook. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the...

Traditional religion in the United States has suffered huge losses in recent decades. The number of Americans identifying as "not religious" has increased remarkably. Religious affiliation, service attendance, and belief in God have declined.

The basis for the upcoming HBO miniseries and the "definitive account of the Jonestown massacre" (Rolling Stone) -- now available for the first time in paperback. Tim Reiterman’s Raven provides the seminal history of the Rev. Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and the murderous ordeal at Jonestown...

Would you like to improve your thoughts and feelings about the world around you? If so, then you will find Zoroastrianism and the Teachings of Zarathustra richly rewarding....

The Essential Talmud is a masterful introduction by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz to the great repository of Jewish wisdom, the Talmud....

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The acclaimed author of Zealot examines humanity’s quest to make sense of the divine in this “timely, riveting, enlightening, and necessary” (HuffPost) history of our understanding of God. “A fascinating exploration of the interaction of our humanity and God...

Historians know virtually nothing about the two decades following the crucifixion of Jesus, when his followers regrouped and began to spread his message....

The Papyrus of Ani is a papyrus manuscript in the form of a scroll with cursive hieroglyphs and color illustrations that was created c.1250 BCE during the 19th Dynasty of the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt....

Tom DeLonge and Peter Levenda continue their revelatory work in a thoroughly-researched exposé that seeks to solve the scientific mysteries of the unidentified aerial phenomenon....

In this collection of 46 brief biographies for children, Hannula sketches the stirring trials and triumphs of many famous and some lesser known figures in our family of faith including Augustine, Charlemagne, Anselm, Luther, Bunyan, and C. S. Lewis....

A radical and powerful reappraisal of the impact of Constantine's adoption of Christianity on the later Roman world, and on the subsequent development both of Christianity and of Western civilization....

Shadows of Terror and Mystery: Tales of Horror and Suspense by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a captivating collection that delves into the darker corners of the human imagination. Through masterful storytelling, Doyle weaves tales of suspense, horror, and psychological intrigue, keeping readers on edge with unexpected twists and chilling atmospheres. Each story explores fear, curiosity, and the unknown, showcasing Doyle’s skill in creating tension and vivid, memorable characters. This simplified and illustrated edition brings classic horror and suspense to modern readers, making it accessible...

Ancestral Bloodline: The Black Crown presents an exploration of African heritage, spirituality, and the resilience of cultural identity through a powerful narrative lens. Rooted in the ancestral traditions of the Bamileke people of Cameroon, the story blends history, spirituality, and personal discovery, challenging listeners to consider the complex legacies of colonialism and the ongoing struggle to reclaim cultural heritage.

What if some of the most familiar practices in modern Christianity were never commanded by God? Church steeples. Christmas trees. Easter symbols. Holy days. Clergy titles. Sacred objects. Most believers assume these traditions are biblical. But are they? In Holy or Borrowed?, Nate Fortner takes readers on a powerful, Scripture-first investigation into the origins of widely accepted Christian practices. Rather than relying on tradition, denominational teaching, or cultural assumptions, this book examines what the Bible actually says—and what it doesn’t. From the golden calf to modern ...

They've been called satanic. They've been called sacred. They've gotten people burned at the stake. The pentagram and the hexagram are two of the most recognized symbols in human history—and most people don't know a damn thing about them.

Vi fu una donna prima di Eva? La domanda non nasce da un solo testo né da un unico momento storico. Attraversa i secoli, riappare in forme diverse e viene spesso attribuita a scritti che non l’hanno mai posta in questi termini. Tra ciò che è scritto e ciò che in seguito si è cominciato a raccontare, si apre uno spazio — ed è proprio in quello spazio che la leggenda prende forma. Questo libro ricostruisce l’emergere e lo sviluppo di tale idea attraverso i testi e le tradizioni stesse che l’hanno plasmata. Inizia nel mondo antico, dove nomi associati alla notte, al deserto e ...

Melchizedek’s Mystery: A Canonical Investigation of the Biblical Priest-King tackles one of Scripture’s most enigmatic figures with rigorous, text-driven analysis rather than speculation. Appearing briefly in Genesis 14, invoked prophetically in Psalm 110, and expounded in Hebrews 5–7, Melchizedek has been read as everything from a pre-incarnate Christ to a mere literary symbol. This book asks a focused question: when we let Genesis, Psalm 110, and Hebrews speak on their own terms, what portrait actually emerges? Drawing on a nine-variable rubric built directly from these passages—...

Who were the Nephilim? What dark truths lie behind the Tower of Babel? Could Atlantis have been more than myth? And what do these mysteries reveal about our world today? In Ancient Cities and the gods Who Built Them, Micah Van Huss pulls back the veil on the lost civilizations, fallen angels, and divine conflicts that shaped human history—topics your Sunday school teacher didn’t talk about. Rooted in a solid biblical foundation, this book fearlessly explores the days of Noah, the giants who walked the earth, and the chilling parallels between Scripture and ancient mythology.

Biblical History of Israel: Historical Foundations for Biblical Theology takes readers on a guided journey through the story of Israel from its beginnings in the ancient Near East to the growth of Jewish communities throughout the world under foreign empires. Written for high school and college students, this textbook uses history, archaeology, ancient inscriptions, and biblical texts to explain how Israel developed over time—through the patriarchs, the monarchy, exile, restoration, and cultural change. Rather than simply trying to force the Bible and history to match perfectly—or ...

He is an unnamed man, forgotten by the world and remembered by history only for how his life ended — crucified beside Jesus of Nazareth. Set in the hard realities of first-century Judea, "Remember Me" imagines the life Scripture leaves unrecorded. Anchored in the Gospel account of Luke 23, the story explores what might have led one forgotten man there. Drawing from the rhythms of Jewish life, the brutality of Roman justice, and the long-awaited hope of a Messiah, the narrative remains faithful to the historical and spiritual world in which these events unfolded. At the center of the story...

What if one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of the twentieth century has not yet been fully understood? In Yahuwah and the Temple Prophets: A Bibliometric Biography of Sigmund Mowinckel, Antony Hylton offers a groundbreaking study of the Norwegian scholar who transformed modern Psalms research. Best known for his monumental Psalmenstudien and his theory of Kultprophetie (cult prophecy), Sigmund Mowinckel reshaped how scholars understand the Psalms, the Temple, prophetic ministry, and Israel’s liturgical life. But this is not a conventional biography. Using a bibliometric ...