Religious Apocalyptic

In this highly accessible discussion, Bart Ehrman examines the most recent textual and archaeological sources for the life of Jesus, along with the history of first-century Palestine, drawing a fascinating portrait of the man and his teachings. Ehrman shows us what historians have long known about the Gospels and the man who stands behind them. Through a careful evaluation of the New Testament (and other surviving sources, including the more recently discovered Gospels of Thomas and Peter), Ehrman proposes that Jesus can be best understood as an apocalyptic prophet.

Sam Jones finally hit his limit of endurance with the narcissistic nature of self-absorbed individuals who are transfixed in the fake reality of social media. Fed up with society in general and the direction that a liberal Government is taking the United States, Sam decides to go off the grid and enjoy his retirement years. Along the way, Sam connects with a friend who fills his life with joy and purpose after losing his wife of many years. Together Sam and Samantha embark on a life journey to relocate to a remote section of the country. Their efforts are bolstered by newfound riches and ...

The Messiah is back… and he's not thrilled about it. Imagine waking up and realizing you’re the Second Coming—except you're a Yankees fan, love beer and pizza, confused, and would really rather not. Meet Jesus 2.0: a reluctant savior dropped into an end-of-the-world mess complete with divine deadlines, angelic HR reps, and a prophecy no one remembers writing. If you enjoy: 🔥 Satirical fiction with bite 📚 Dark comedy in the vein of Good Omens or Hitchhiker's Guide 🙃 Twisted takes on religion, destiny, and cosmic red tape... Then you’ll love this irreverent, thought-provoking...

Accused of domestic terrorism, Emilio Vega was on his way to a Department of Global Security death camp when the mega-quake hit. The streets beneath his transport vehicle buckled, tossing the van in the air like a toy. He survived the crash, but the world is now in ruins. However, for a condemned man, this disaster may be just the lucky break he needed. Emilio has been left behind! Six detainees were in the van prior to the quake. However, only Emilio and one other prisoner were still around when he regained consciousness.

A stand-alone novel, 3rd in the Extinction series. We may survive the fires of heaven, but can we escape ourselves? No one knows that Liam Collins is an android. How could they? He’s completely human in every aspect and fully self-aware. Like many others, he has recently taken refuge in a subterranean enclave high in the Rocky Mountains. War and famine have ravaged mankind, but he’s safe for the moment, but that won’t last for long. A massive solar flare is about to consume the surface of the planet, and a new religion is rising that worships the cleansing fire that will purge the ...

"... the last days are not unfolding exactly as written, but make no mistake - Heaven and Hell have fallen to Earth." When an earthquake plunges the world into darkness, Alexandra Contreras struggles for survival and seeks answers. Guided by a mysterious, scarred man, she braves the wasteland in search of humanity's mythical birthplace: Eden. Once confronted with her tragic destiny, she must make a decision which will alter the fate of the world.

When a man with power believes he's God, mankind doesn't have a prayer. When Constantine Jedidiah Goodfellow shot up through the senate, people were all-too surprised and delighted to see someone in the prime of life wanting to heal wounds, bring people together, and bring peace, so they elected him President. His aim, however, was to bring the exact opposite. The year is 2113, and Christianity is under siege. A massive virus has torn across the planet and killed off half of the world’s population and its leaders.

EMP blasts started the apocalypse during Tom and his family's return flight to San Francisco from Hawaii. Surviving the crash only caused them to confront the chaos of the apocalypse head-on. Their fellow survivors were helpless and lacked the skills to survive. Tom, his sister, and their grandma survive the perilous trip from San Francisco to their ranch in Southern Oregon using their prepper skills to keep them alive during the anarchy around them.

A history of how mystical and spiritual influences have shaped Russia’s identity and politics and what it means for the future of world civilization.

CRETE 1941 - A LOST SECRET IS DISCOVERED During the German invasion of Crete, an air raid destroys a church revealing an ancient Christian scroll buried under its foundations. It is discovered by Callidora, a young Cretan shepherdess. She meets Hans, a German paratrooper who helps her understand the significance of the scroll. Callidora’s family accuse her of collaboration with the enemy and disown her. While Hans’ commanding officer, Captain Wolfgang Kohlenz, will stop at nothing to force Callidora to reveal the scroll’s secret. LONDON 2005 - A GLOBAL CONSPIRACY Richard Helford, an ...

Now available in audio, the best-selling edition of the most important noncanonical apocalyptic text. The Book of Enoch's vision of the apocalypse takes a very different view than that of Western Christians, although it is part of the biblical canon for Ethiopian and Eritrean Christians.

In the year 2069 the Apocalypse came and went, but Jesus didn’t show up, as some expected. Instead, a cataclysmic war, natural disasters and pandemics eradicated 90 percent of earth’s population. Now, in 2131, a totalitarian government rules the world from the majestic, opulent capitol of Carthage, Tunisia. Blamed for igniting the war, religion and religious books are banned. Citizens who will not renounce their religion are sent to work camps. Grant Cochrin, imprisoned in a bleak petroleum camp in what was once North Dakota, leads his family and friends to escape and embark on a long, ...

A mind-bending YA thriller where small town secrets run deeper than reality itself. High school grad Charlie Tanner thought it would be a simple trip—drive a van full of church kids to summer camp in Boonville, Missouri, then head back home. But nothing about Boonville is simple. After a strange accident just outside of town, Charlie makes it to Boonville... only to find the kids are missing, his phone won’t connect to anyone back home, and the local sheriff treats him like a suspect instead of a witness. Something is wrong here. Very wrong. As days blur into something stranger, Charlie...

One of the most important manuscripts in the history of mankind. A book that changed the course of history and religion forever. But what is the greatest secret behind it? What could have been the real reason for such a biblical creation? The most fascinating story behind one of the greatest turning points of modern religion. A futuristic and dystopian science fiction ride featuring time travel that you can’t miss!

En la era medieval, una época gobernada por hombres, el recuerdo de la vida de algunas mujeres notables como Roswitha de Gandersheim, Margarite de Poreté, Catalina de Siena o Santa Gertrudis tiene doble connotación e importancia. Sin embargo, nadie se compara con la genial Hildegarda de Bingen, monja benedictina alemana del siglo XII que ocupó una posición extraordinaria en el mundo intelectual de su época.

Vatican City is in ruin as a brazen terrorist attack ignites a new holy war between Christianity and Islam. The enigmatic Crescent King and his merciless caliphate raze the ancient city, declaring the inauguration of their vicious jihad. Yet, the Crescent King's rampage is nothing more than a diversion orchestrated by an ancient bloodline bent on recapturing a relic of unparalleled might from the Vatican's hallowed archives. Pascal Mencini emerges from the carnage, having reclaimed the instrument that will forge his family's everlasting dynasty. At long last he and his father, French ...

Rise from the Ashes is a Christian narrative about a young man named Asher, whose faith in Jesus Christ is tested in the wake of an apocalyptic collapse that devastates America. The story follows Asher’s journey of survival, personal transformation, and spiritual renewal as he navigates a world left in ruins.

A collection of poetry that takes a journey from the darkest, bleakest emotional landscape, through to a happy, peaceful place of light. On its travels, it visits mental illness, violence and surreal silliness, as well as scenes of nature and tranquility. It’s a bit of a bipolar roller coaster ride, not really to be approached by the faint hearted and unwary.

The transdimensional empire, the Unity, has dissolved, its ruling powers forced into exile - but empires don't die easily. The living planarship Ways and Means has come to medieval Earth and ended the Black Death, but it keeps its intentions to itself. Someone is trying to kill its agent Osia, who is suffering through her own exile. Spy-turned-anthropologist Meloku becomes a target, too, when she catches Ways and Means concealing the extent of its meddling.

In a world where music is forbidden and the oppressive Ministry rules with an iron fist, Jaelynn harbors a secret—a soul brimming with song. As she grapples with the melodies surging within her, the enigmatic Noah appears, shattering her world and unveiling hidden truths. Bound together by fate, Jaelynn and Noah discover they are the Chosen, destined to breathe life into a dying world and ignite the flames of rebellion. As hope blooms and whispers of change ripple through the air, they embark on a perilous quest against the oppressive regime. Facing countless challenges, they must ...