Download or read book The Cult of the Sacred Fire written by Vicente Segrelles and published by Nbm Publishing Company. This book was released on 1985 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sacred Fire written by Tanai Walker and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tinsley Swann is cursed to change into a beast for seven days, every seven years. She keeps her distance from the world, and has more of a relationship with the antique erotic postcards she collects. With the time of her transformation approaching, she finds herself torn between two women. One woman is Sandra, Tinsley's new boss, and the two are having an affair. Sandra glimpses her transformation and is kind, not frightened. The other woman, Leda, bears a striking resemblance to one of Tinsley's turn of the century postcards, and she becomes obsessed with the young woman. Tinsley must choose between these two women and ultimately two factions, one that will save the world, the other with plans to destroy it.
Download or read book Religion and Colonization in Ancient Greece written by Irad Malkin and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.-- University of Pennsylvania)
Download or read book Stealing Sacred Fire written by Storm Constantine and published by Meisha Merlin Publishing. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who alone can master the millennial power? In book three of The Grigori Trilogy: Stealing Sacred Fire Peverel Othman has come home, though not as himself. Through the old magic of the Grigori he is now once again Shemyaza, an angel of awesome power who led the rebellion of angles to mate with and enslave humans. Now as this millennium draws to a close Shemyaza calls his followers to him for the final battle to decide who controls the fate of humanity. Answering his call are: his six Grigori brothers and sisters who once again want to rule humanity for their own pleasure, Daniel his once human vizier who is now also becoming Grigori, and the Yarasadi freedom-fighters who will stop at nothing to see their culture recreated to be the new Eden on earth. As the final battle unfolds to decide the fate of humanity, can Daniel remember what it is to be human and convince Shemyaza that humans can share equally in the new millennium, with the Grigori before it is too late and we become their slaves forever?
Download or read book Sacred Vessels written by Robert L. O'Connell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a broad, historical perspective, the dreadnought represents an archetype, and its history a kind of moral tale. Its awesome size, its formidable presence, and its immense power have gained it tremendous respect, loyalty, and, as Robert O'Connell shows in this myth-shattering book, unwarranted longevity as well. With provocative insight and wit he offers us an irreverent history of the modern battleship and its place in American history, from the sinking of the coal-fueled Maine in 1898 to the deployment of the cruise missile-armed Missouri in the Persian Gulf War of 1991. The modern navies were the first of the armed services faced with fundamental and abrupt technological change. The wooden sailing ships that had fought sea battles for nearly two centuries were, in only a few years, rendered obsolete by a veritable tidal wave of innovation. With the deployment of the revolutionary HMS Dreadnought in 1903, the new technology reached its full fruition: the gigantic sleek, steel-clad, many-gunned vessel that would rule the seas (or at least the minds of Naval commanders) for years to come. O'Connell shows how other nations raced to emulate this new prototype (much in the fashion of the nuclear arms race of later decades), usually at the expense of much more effective forms of naval force. He also demonstrates compellingly the dashed expectations for the battleship occasioned by the outbreak of war in 1914. While many anticipated a massive twentieth-century Trafalgar, in actuality dreadnoughts everywhere avoided battle, and when they did fight, the results were most often inconclusive or even irrelevant. With the Battle of Jutland in 1916--the only real naval showdown of the war--the ineffectiveness of the battleship as the pre-eminent weapon of war was made abundantly clear: the German navy scored on only 120 hits out of 3,597 heavy shells fired while the British had an even more dismal showing--100 out of 4,598, or a hit ratio of 2.17%. Yet, in spite of this display of impotence, the world's great naval yards continued to turn out the huge vessels. O'Connell observes that even after the heart of the American fleet was sunk by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, the almost superstitious faith in the battleship insured its survival. While they have never played a decisive role in the outcome of any modern war, they have continued to be resurrected and refurbished--even equipped with cruise missles--right up to the present day. Sacred Vessels is more than the unmasking of a false idol of naval history. It is a cautionary tale about the often unacknowledged influence of human faith, culture, and tradition on the exceedingly important, costly, and suppossedly rational process of national defense. Not only is it a gripping tale well-told, it is essential reading for anyone hoping to understand the dynamics involved in the arming of nations.
Download or read book France and the Cult of the Sacred Heart written by Raymond Jonas and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2000-09-20 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a richly layered and beautifully illustrated narrative, Raymond Jonas tells the fascinating and surprisingly little-known story of the Sacré-Coeur, or Sacred Heart. The highest point in Paris and a celebrated tourist destination, the white-domed basilica of Sacré-Coeur on Montmartre is a key monument both to French Catholicism and to French national identity. Jonas masterfully reconstructs the history of the devotion responsible for the basilica, beginning with the apparition of the Sacred Heart to Marguerite Marie Alacoque in the seventeenth century, through the French Revolution and its aftermath, to the construction of the monumental church that has loomed over Paris since the end of the nineteenth century. Jonas focuses on key moments in the development of the cult: the founding apparition, its invocation during the plague of Marseilles, its adaptation as a royalist symbol during the French Revolution, and its elevation to a central position in Catholic devotional and political life in the crisis surrounding the Franco-Prussian War. He draws on a wealth of archival sources to produce a learned yet accessible narrative that encompasses a remarkable sweep of French politics, history, architecture, and art.
Download or read book The Complete Works of Robin Sacredfire written by Robin Sacredfire and published by 22 Lions. This book was released on with total page 3267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the transformative power of The Complete Works of Robin Sacredfire, a collection of 100 groundbreaking eBooks by renowned author Robin Sacredfire. With titles covering a wide range of topics, such as spirituality, self-improvement, prosperity, and mysticism, this collection is a treasure trove of wisdom and guidance. In "7 Secrets to Willpower," Sacredfire reveals ancient Bhagavad Gita wisdom to help you manifest your desires. "10 Characteristics of Inspirational People" provides a roadmap to becoming creative, wise, wealthy, and famous. Explore the quotes and sayings of Sacredfire in "717 Quotes & Sayings of Robin Sacredfire," and unlock the power of alchemy in "Alchemy: How to Be Free, Live Life, and Create Everything You Desire." Embark on a spiritual awakening in "A Rose in a Storm" and uncover the profound message of "Ascension" as communicated from the Pleiades to the Bodhisattvas of the Earth. Unravel the mystery of reincarnation in "A Theory of Reincarnation" and develop authenticity and empathy in "Authenticity & Empathy." Find your true purpose in "Awakening to Abundance" and discover the universal laws of modern Buddhism in "Buddhism 2.0." Restore balance and love for yourself in "Centered & Balanced" and learn how to control your destiny in "Change Yourself." Unleash the power of your mind in "Control" and cleanse your spirit with healing mantras in "Enlightenment." Explore the depths of consciousness in "Enter the Matrix" and unlock your extraordinary success quotient in "ESQ - Extraordinary Success Quotient." Prosper in the Age of Aquarius with "Financial Intelligence & Magick" and learn to harness the Law of Attraction in "Free Your Mind." Uncover the secrets of the Knights Templar in "Give Me Money" and dive into the mysteries of Gnosticism in "Gnosticism: The Greatest Religious Secrets." Refute atheism in "Hardcore Spirituality" and learn to live life to the fullest in "How to Be Awesome." Open your mind to the possibilities of spiritual growth in "How to Change Your Karma" and gain control over your thoughts in "How to Control Your Mind." Rediscover yourself in "How to Find Yourself" and unleash your creativity in "How to Get a Billion Dollar Idea." Experience the immense power of the spiritual laws of wealth and abundance in "How to Magically Make a Lot of Money" and reprogram your destiny in "How to Reprogram Your Destiny." Stop feeling lost and discover your true passion in "How to Stop Feeling Lost in Life and Find What You Love." These are just a glimpse of the extraordinary titles included in The Complete Works of Robin Sacredfire. With each book designed to empower, inspire, and transform, this collection is a must-have for anyone seeking personal growth and enlightenment. Whether you're a seeker of wisdom, a lover of spirituality, or a self-improvement enthusiast, The Complete Works of Robin Sacredfire offers something remarkable for everyone. Delve into the pages of these mesmerizing books and embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and fulfillment. Don't miss out on this extraordinary collection of life-changing eBooks. Get your copy of The Complete Works of Robin Sacredfire today and unlock the secrets to a more enlightened and prosperous life.
Download or read book Sacred Fire written by Evelyn Helmick Hively and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines Willa Cather's conceptions through her numerous works. Hively's study combines Cather's interest in the historians, the philosophers, and the mythographers, to examine nine of her novels on three levels. First, it postulates a cyclical design, beginning with O Pioneers! and ending with Shadows on the Rock, which traces a rise, maturity, and fall of the civilization of the American West, and presents a new beginning in the final books. The second level relates to Vico's theory that language follows and adapts to succeeding periods of civilization's cycle and that genre, a convention of language, has a connection with a particular age, expressing a relationship to the world view of the time. The third level is religion, specifically the mystery religions that pervaded that Roman world and marked the early stages of civilization. Documentation here relies much on earlier critics, many of them contemporaries of Cather who, more often than do the modern critics, comment on the nationalist and religious themes of the novels. Contents: Acknowledgments; Introduction; THE LAW BEHIND THE VEIL; Cather's Novel Cycle; Vichian Philosophy; The Mystery Religions; PRAIRIE DAWN: THE AGE OF GODS; O Pioneers!; The Song of the Lark; My Antonia; THE MEMORY OF OUR VANISHED KINGDOM: THE AGE OF HEROES; One of Ours; A Lost Lady; IN MEDIA VITA: THE AGE OF MEN; The Professor's House; My Mortal Enemy; WITH ATTRIBUTES OF GODS: RICORSO; Death Comes for the Archbishop; Shadows on the Rock; SOMETHING COMPLETE AND GREAT; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
Download or read book The Mothers written by Robert Stephen Briffault and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book After the Fire written by Will Hill and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Edgar Award finalist A gripping and unforgettable story of survival after life in a cult, inspired by the survivors of the Branch Davidian siege in Waco, Texas, 1993 The things I've seen are burned into me, like scars that refuse to fade. Before, she lived inside a fence with her family. After, she's trapped, now in a federal facility. Before, she was never allowed to leave the property, never allowed to talk to Outsiders, never allowed to speak her mind. After, there are too many people asking questions, wanting to know what happened to her, trying to find out who she really is. Before, she thought she was being protected from something. After, people are telling her that now she's finally safe. She isn't sure what's better, before or after, all she knows is that there are questions she can't answer, and if everything she's been told is a lie, how can she know who's telling the truth now? Suspenseful and moving, After the Fire is perfect for readers looking for cult books and stories young adult historical fiction binge-worthy teen thrillers an intense, ripped-from-the-headlines plot compulsively readable books that keep you hooked until the very end Praise for After the Fire: "Genuinely different...thrilling and spellbinding!"—Patrick Ness, #1 New York Times bestselling author "The gripping story of survival and escape...It will keep you up late until you get to the very end."—Maureen Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of Truly Devious "A heartrending portrait of a young girl's struggle to survive a domineering religious sect and the resilience of the human spirit; this belongs on every YA shelf." —School Library Journal
Download or read book The Western Shores of Turkey written by John Freely and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2004-06-11 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Western Shores of Turkey is the distillation of a succession of journeys that John Freely made along this coast - an odyssey spanning a quarter of a century. The Western coast of Turkey has captivated travellers for centuries. With its dramatic mountains and idyllic bays and promontories, scattered with ancient ruins, it is not only one of the most beautiful parts of the country, but is also of great historical interest. Resting on two continents, Turkey reflects and absorbs the cultures of both East and West and nowhere is this more evident than along its Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. This is a land immersed in history and mythology: it is where Anthony met Cleopatra, where Herodotus, the 'father' of history, was born and where legendary battles were fought – from Alexander the Great to Gallipoli. By bus, car and caïque, on foot and post boat, from Istanbul to Antakya (Antioch) on the Syrian border, Freely discovered both the charm of modern Turkey and the wonders of its past. The result is both an informative guide and a remarkable travelogue for all who follow in his footsteps.
Download or read book Encyclop dia of Religion and Ethics Mundas Phrygians written by James Hastings and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 942 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scope: theology, philosophy, ethics of various religions and ethical systems and relevant portions of anthropology, mythology, folklore, biology, psychology, economics and sociology.
Download or read book The Encyclop dia Britannica written by Thomas Spencer Baynes and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 974 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Religion and Ethics written by James Hastings and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 1848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Encyclopaedia Britannica written by Thomas Spencer Baynes and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alexander the Great in Fact and Fiction written by A. B. Bosworth and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten essays from a symposium held at Newcastle University in 1997, which examine the general themes of kingship and imperialism by focusing on the romances that surround Alexander.
