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It is because of the Eastern tone of Thomas, the Gnostic theology embedded in Thomas, and the possible pre-Christian influence of the text that makes it so compatible with the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching, so as to make one a fascinating supplement to the other. Both advance inner and intuitive knowledge above all. Both allude to the way to acquire this knowledge through an unwavering search within oneself.

The tone of the book is set by a man deeply troubled about the state of his fellow Jews and the world in general. He is reaching out to the Jews in exile in Babylon attempting to explain to them that their captivity and exile is God's response to Israel's pagan worship. Jeremiah frames his metaphors in several ways, hoping the Jews will understand the weight of their sins. He tells them they are like an unfaithful wife, rebellious children, and their infidelity and rebelliousness made God’s judgment inevitable.

Embark on a journey through the Book of Genesis, the foundation of the Bible, with Joseph Lumpkin's in-depth study. This deep exploration offers a complete history of the timeless stories of creation, humanity, and their divine purpose.

Los Negros, limpios y untados de aceite, eran así exhibidos para la venta. Como mercancía–hombres, mujeres y pequeños—eran sometidos al frígido escrutinio de los capitanes de mar. Los rechazados, a menudo enfrentaban una muerte inmediata y macabra; descartados como ganado cojo o enfermo. Los elegidos, condenados a las peores miserias infligidas por el hombre, enfrentaban un destino aún más sombrío.

El libro de Enoc estuvo perdido para los occidentales por cientos de años. Sus secretos fueron guardados sólo por las sectas Cristianas de Etiopía y las iglesias ortodoxas y Tewahedo. El libro de Enoc fue descubierto entre los rollos del mar muerto y sabemos que este era el libro que Jesus, Judas, y Pedro estaban citando.

La mayoría de los estudiosos datan el Libro de Enoc en algún momento del siglo II a.C. No sabemos qué tradición oral anterior; si es que la hay, contiene el libro.

Este increíble volumen es ahora un precio bajo especial. El conocido y aclamado trabajo del Dr. Joseph Lumpkin se ha ampliado para incluir nuevas investigaciones sobre los Libros de Enoc, los Ángeles Caídos, los Vigilantes y los Nefilim.

En el invierno de 1945, en el Alto Egipto, un campesino árabe estaba recogiendo abono y tierra vegetal para sus cultivos. Mientras cavaba en la tierra blanda, encontró una gran vasija de barro. En su interior había pergaminos que contenían libros hasta entonces inéditos. Según la tradición local, el padre del chico había sido asesinado recientemente y el muchacho se preparaba para perseguir al hombre que había asesinado a su padre.

The "Gabriel Vision," also known as the "Revelation of Gabriel" or "Hazon Gabriel," refers to a fascinating archaeological artifact discovered in 2007. A Bedouin shepherd near the Dead Sea in Jordan discovered the stone tablet. The shepherd reportedly stumbled upon a cave containing several artifacts, including the stone tablet.

This volume offers a panoramic view of various sects of Gnosticism and ancient texts presenting major parts of the faith. This book contains: The Apocyphon of John, The Gospel of Truth, Treaties on the Resurrection, The Gospel of Peter, and The Apocalypse of Peter. Gnosticism is a diverse and complex religious and philosophical movement that emerged in the early centuries of the Common Era, primarily in the Mediterranean world.

The story of Mary empowers us. To many, she is the captive, possessed, enslaved, caught in the midst of crime and tragedy, but at once redeemed, set free, and loved by God himself. She is hope and triumph. She represents the power of truth and love to change the life of the lowest and most powerless of us. She is you and me in search of God.

The Book of Gad the Seer, also called The Word of Gad the Seer, is said to have been written by the Prophet mentioned in 1 Chronicles 29:29. The passage reads: "Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in The Book of Gad the Seer."

In the winter of 1886-87, a French archaeological team headed by M. Grébant was digging in Akhmîm in Upper Egypt. The team was excavating part of the grounds of an ancient monastery, where monks, priests, bishops, and holy men were interred.