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The Livonian Brothers of the Sword: The History of the Medieval Catholic Military Order that Fought Pagans in Eastern Europe
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporary accounts*Includes a bibliography for further readingFor centuries, Christians and Muslims were embroiled in one of the most infamous territorial disputes of all time, viciously and relentlessly battling one another for the Holy Land. In the...
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Religions of the World: The Religion of the Maya
*Includes pictures of art depicting Mayan gods and goddesses.*Explains the Mayan calendar, ball game, sacrifice rituals, and other religious tenets.*Explains the evolution of the religion after the arrival of the Spanish.*Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents.“More...
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Religions of the World: The Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia
*Includes E.A. Wallis Budge's explanation of the Seven Tablets of Creation, the creation myth that bears striking similarities to the Book of Genesis. *Includes the Ancient Mesopotamian account of the Descent of the Goddess Ishtar into the Underworld. *Explains the...
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Religions of the World: The History of Buddhism
*Explains how Buddhism spread from the time of the Buddha to the present day. *Explains the Buddha's life and the different teachings of different Buddhist sects. *Includes pictures depicting the Buddha and other important people, places, and events. *Includes Book...
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Religions of the World: The History and Beliefs of Hinduism
*Explains the history and origins of Hinduism*Discusses important figures and teachings among different Hindu sects..*Includes pictures*Includes Book 1 of the Hymns of the Sama Veda*Includes a Table of Contents.A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history’s...
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Prester John: The History of the Legendary Patriarch and His Fabled Christian Kingdom in Africa
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Prester John: The History of the Legendary Patriarch and His Fabled Christian Kingdom in Africa
*Includes pictures*Includes medieval accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingPortuguese maritime explorers had been gradually probing southwards along the west coast of Africa since the early part of the 15th century, seeding spores of the Portuguese language, religion,...
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OS Livros Perdidos Do Antigo Testamento: A História DOS Apócrifos Judaicos Antigos Não Incluídos Na Bíblia
A Bíblia é o livro mais famoso do mundo, lido por um número incontável de cristãos e outros ao longo dos séculos.Mesmo aqueles que não são cristãos ou remotamente religiosos podem recitar Mateus, Marcos, Lucas e João como os quatro...
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OS Apócrifos Da Bíblia: A História DOS Antigos Textos Apócrifos Deixados Do Antigo Testamento E Do Novo Testamento
A Bíblia é o livro mais famoso do mundo, lido por um número incontável de cristãos e outros ao longo dos séculos.Mesmo aqueles que não são cristãos ou remotamente religiosos podem recitar Mateus, Marcos, Lucas e João como os quatro...
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Opus Dei: The History and Legacy of the Catholic Church's Famous Institution
*Includes pictures*Includes quotes about Opus Dei by members and its founder*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“But the faithful must also be encouraged to do outward acts of penance, both to keep their bodies under the strict control...
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Opus Dei and the Jesuits: The History and Legacy of the Roman Catholic Church's Most Famous Orders
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Opus Dei and the Jesuits: The History and Legacy of the Roman Catholic Church's Most Famous Orders
*Includes pictures*Includes descriptions of the groups*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingThanks to Dan Brown's bestselling novel turned blockbuster mega-hit, The Da Vinci Code, in which audiences were introduced to Silas, the villainous, self-whipping monk, corporal mortification is...
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O Mito de Osíris: A História e o Legado da Lenda Mitológica Mais Importante do Antigo Egito
Para os antigos egípcios, como em qualquer sociedade composta por humanos curiosos, o mundo era um lugar confuso e muitas vezes assustador, repleto de destruição, morte e fenômenos inexplicáveis. A fim de encontrar o sentido de tal existência, eles recorreram...
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O Império Carolíngio: A História E O Legado DOS Governantes Francos Que Unificaram a Maior Parte Da Europa E Estabeleceram O Sacro Império R
A dinastia carolíngia, que esculpiu um grande império na Europa de 750-887, inaugurou um período importante no início da Idade Média.Os carolíngios eram vistos como os sucessores da Roma Antiga no Ocidente e, embora procurassem restabelecer a glória da antiguidade,...
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Notre-Dame de Paris: The History and Legacy of France's Most Famous Cathedral
*Includes pictures*Includes historic descriptions of the cathedral*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“Notre Dame de Paris, in particular, is a curious specimen of this variety. Every surface, every stone of this venerable pile, is a page of the...
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Mount Athos: The History of the Greek Mountain and the Center of Eastern Orthodox Monasticism
“Clear water where evergreens, azaleas cool ceremoniously...a kele lost among cedars, its roof open to eagles, door unhinged...silver leaves like a congregation of spiders....” When one hears these enchanting descriptions, from poet David Posner's 1964 composition “Mount Athos”, it is...
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Mount Athos and Meteora: The History of the Greek Landmarks that Became Orthodox Christian Monasteries
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading“Clear water where evergreens, azaleas cool ceremoniously...a kele lost among cedars, its roof open to eagles, door unhinged...silver leaves like a congregation of spiders...” When one hears these enchanting...
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Meteora: The History of the Famous Greek Landmark that Houses Eastern Orthodox Monasteries
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingThe Tower of Babel is arguably among the most well-known allegories of the Old Testament. As told by the Book of Genesis, the story revolves around a post-flood batch...
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Megiddo: The History of the Famous Archaeological Site and Prophesized Battle of Armageddon
*Includes pictures *Includes descriptions of the ruins and their importance *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents There are not many corners in the world that have seen as many people, civilizations, and...
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Mecca: The History of Islam's Holiest City
*Includes pictures*Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents"There is no doubt in the sanctity of Mecca, but a donkey won't become a Hajj pilgrim by just going through the motions.” - Rahman BabaThe reason for...
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Mary Magdalene: The Life and Legacy of the Woman Who Witnessed the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus
“After that, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Mary Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come...
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Martin Luther: The Life of the Man and the Legacy of the Reformer
Includes pictures of historic artwork depicting Luther and important people, places, and events in his life. Explains Luther's theological beliefs and his break with the Catholic Church. Includes passages from Luther's writings and sermons. Includes a Bibliography for further reading....
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Martin Luther and John Calvin: Leaders of the Protestant Reformation
Born shortly after the invention of the printing press, Luther became one of Europe's best-selling authors, along with others like Erasmus, and his theology was mass produced across Europe. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment of...
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Lourdes: The History and Legacy of France's Most Famous Christian Pilgrimage Site
They say that judgment does not exist in Lourdes. Once one sets foot on this hallowed soil, all barriers of race, social status, background, and religious differences cease to exist. One is no more than a humble soul in search...
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Lourdes: La Historia y Legado del Lugar de Peregrinación Cristiano más Famoso de Francia
Dicen que el juicio no existe en Lourdes. Una vez que uno pone un pie en este suelo sagrado, todas las barreras de raza, condición social, antecedentes y diferencias de religión dejan de existir. No es uno más que un...
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Lost Books of The Bible: The New Testament Apocrypha
The Bible is the most famous book in the world, read by a countless number of Christians and others over the centuries. Even those who aren't Christian or remotely religious can rattle off Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as the...
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Los Rosacruces: La historia de una de las sociedades secretas más notorias del mundo
Para muchos, la búsqueda de los secretos y las verdades del universo es una tarea casi imposible de llevar a cabo. Más importante aún, este tema tan amplio propone una variedad interminable de respuestas. Para algunos, el secreto de la...
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Los Libros Perdidos del Antiguo Testamento y Otros Apócrifos Judíos
El estudio de los evangelios apócrifos —relatos de la vida o dichos de Jesús que no entraron al Nuevo Testamento— es una disciplina popular entre los académicos que llena ya varios estantes de cualquier biblioteca respetable. A pesar de la...
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Los Jesuitas: Historia y legado de la Compañía de Jesús, Orden Religiosa de la Iglesia Católica
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Los Jesuitas: Historia y legado de la Compañía de Jesús, Orden Religiosa de la Iglesia Católica
“Ite, inflammate omnia.” (Id, incendiad el mundo.”)—San Ignacio de Loyola La edad media sigue siendo una de las eras más decisivas de la civilización humana. Es una era caracterizada por monarcas ilustres, valientes caballeros en brillantes armaduras y una magnífica...
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Los cananeos y los filisteos: la historia y el legado de los antiguos enemigos de los israelitas en la tierra que se convirtió en Israel
Las personas que deciden aprender sobre el Antiguo Testamento de la Biblia se enfrentan de inmediato a la difícil propuesta de identificar a los diversos pueblos con los que se encontraron los hebreos y que a veces entraron en conflicto...
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Los Apócrifos de la Biblia: La Historia de Los Antiguos Textos Apócrifos Dejados Fuera del Antiguo Testamento Y El Nuevo Testamento
El estudio de los evangelios apócrifos —relatos de la vida o dichos de Jesús que no entraron al Nuevo Testamento— es una disciplina popular entre los académicos que llena ya varios estantes de cualquier biblioteca respetable. A pesar de la...
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Legends of the Middle Ages: The First Crusade
"I, or rather the Lord, beseech you as Christ's heralds to publish this everywhere and to persuade all people of whatever rank, foot-soldiers and knights, poor and rich, to carry aid promptly to those Christians and to destroy that vile...
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