Eden Relics

Author : N. Williams
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781291867381

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Eden Relics by N. Williams Pdf

You'll never believe what's beneath your feet... Two very different people, seperated by over a century, with a single common goal...prevent the secret of the relics from destroying civilisation. 1897 - International opera diva Adelina Patti discovers ancient relics as old as mankind and a terrifying secret she is sworn to keep from the world. Today - After the murder of two old friends, retired police officer Zac Woods is drawn into a deadly race to be the first to discover the whereabouts of the relics before they are used to bring the world to the brink of destruction. ""It's not hard to see where N Williams gets his inspiration from. His books remind me of early Clive Cussler novels. Great action thriller adventure which is imaginative and fast paced. This is the first in a series. A fresh new talent in this genre.""

Author : Daniel J. Fairbanks
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781615920099

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Relics of Eden by Daniel J. Fairbanks Pdf

Since the publication in 1859 of Darwin’s Origin of Species, debate over the theory of evolution has been continuous and often impassioned. In recent years, opponents of "Darwin’s dangerous idea" have mounted history’s most sophisticated and generously funded attack, claiming that evolution is "a theory in crisis." Ironically, these claims are being made at a time when the explosion of information from genome projects has revealed the most compelling and overwhelming evidence of evolution ever discovered. Much of the latest evidence of human evolution comes not from our genes, but from so-called "junk DNA," leftover relics of our evolutionary history that make up the vast majority of our DNA. Relics of Eden explores this powerful DNA-based evidence of human evolution. The "relics" are the millions of functionally useless but scientifically informative remnants of our evolutionary ancestry trapped in the DNA of every person on the planet. For example, the analysis of the chimpanzee and Rhesus monkey genomes shows indisputable evidence of the human evolutionary relationship with other primates. Over 95 percent of our genome is identical with that of chimpanzees and we also have a good deal in common with other animal species. Author Daniel J. Fairbanks also discusses what DNA analysis reveals about where humans originated. The diversity of DNA sequences repeatedly confirms the archeological evidence that humans originated in sub-Saharan Africa (the "Eden" of the title) and from there migrated through the Middle East and Asia to Europe, Australia, and the Americas. In conclusion, Fairbanks confronts the supposed dichotomy between evolution and religion, arguing that both science and religion are complementary ways to seek truth. He appeals to the vast majority of Americans who hold religious convictions not to be fooled by the pseudoscience of Creationists and Intelligent Design advocates and to abandon the false dichotomy between religion and real science. This concise, very readable presentation of recent genetic research is completely accessible to the nonspecialist and makes for enlightening and fascinating reading.

Author : Brannon Wheeler
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226888040

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Mecca and Eden by Brannon Wheeler Pdf

Nineteenth-century philologist and Biblical critic William Robertson Smith famously concluded that the sacred status of holy places derives not from their intrinsic nature but from their social character. Building upon this insight, Mecca and Eden uses Islamic exegetical and legal texts to analyze the rituals and objects associated with the sanctuary at Mecca. Integrating Islamic examples into the comparative study of religion, Brannon Wheeler shows how the treatment of rituals, relics, and territory is related to the more general mythological depiction of the origins of Islamic civilization. Along the way, Wheeler considers the contrast between Mecca and Eden in Muslim rituals, the dispersal and collection of relics of the prophet Muhammad, their relationship to the sanctuary at Mecca, and long tombs associated with the gigantic size of certain prophets mentioned in the Quran. Mecca and Eden succeeds, as few books have done, in making Islamic sources available to the broader study of religion.

Author : Latasha Howard
Publisher : Latasha Howard
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Echoes of Eden by Latasha Howard Pdf

In the town of Edenridge, Sarah, a passionate and young archaeologist and John, a charming pastor are about to embark on an exciting adventure. Together they stumble upon an artifact that is said to be from the legendary Garden of Eden. As they uncover its secrets, Sarah and John find themselves immersed in a world filled with messages and unexplainable events. Their faith is tested as they face challenges that bring them closer than ever. With each step, into the relics history their exploration sparks an illicit love affair and attracts the attention of a secretive society. This shadowy organization is determined to keep the power of the artifact hidden. In this journey Sarah and John are faced with danger, betrayal and moral quandaries that push them to their limits.

Author : Alex Calvin,Ubisoft
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781506734859

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The Making of Assassin's Creed: 15th Anniversary (Deluxe Edition) by Alex Calvin,Ubisoft Pdf

A deluxe edition hardcover that celebrates fifteen years of the iconic video game saga, featuring an exclusive cover, a protective slipcase, and a folio containing two gallery-quality lithograph prints. Discover the genesis of each Assassin’s Creed game and get an insider's look at the efforts that went into creating one the biggest franchises in the video game industry. In observance of Assassin’s Creed’s fifteen-year anniversary, Ubisoft and Dark Horse Books have teamed up to create an extensive examination into the creation of the award-winning Assassin’s Creed franchise. Featuring gorgeous art from over a decade-and-a-half of development, and detailed interviews with the games’ past and present creators, this is the perfect companion piece for any aspiring Assassin.

Author : Chris Jones,Conor Kostick,Klaus Oschema
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783110546484

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Making the Medieval Relevant by Chris Jones,Conor Kostick,Klaus Oschema Pdf

When scholars discuss the medieval past, the temptation is to become immersed there, to deepen our appreciation of the nuances of the medieval sources through debate about their meaning. But the past informs the present in a myriad of ways and medievalists can, and should, use their research to address the concerns and interests of contemporary society. This volume presents a number of carefully commissioned essays that demonstrate the fertility and originality of recent work in Medieval Studies. Above all, they have been selected for relevance. Most contributors are in the earlier stages of their careers and their approaches clearly reflect how interdisciplinary methodologies applied to Medieval Studies have potential repercussions and value far beyond the boundaries of the Middles Ages. These chapters are powerful demonstrations of the value of medieval research to our own times, both in terms of providing answers to some of the specific questions facing humanity today and in terms of much broader considerations. Taken together, the research presented here also provides readers with confidence in the fact that Medieval Studies cannot be neglected without a great loss to the understanding of what it means to be human.

Author : Nigel C. Williams
Publisher : Zac Woods Adventure
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1795641355

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The Eden Relics: A Zac Woods Adventure. by Nigel C. Williams Pdf

"You'll never believe what's beneath your feet...""As good as James Rollins and Clive Cussler...""Gripping..."An age old conspiracy that threatens to bring the world to its knees.1897 - On an official engagement in Egypt, international opera singer Adelina Patti becomes involved in the discovery of ancient relics beneath the Sphinx. The relics, as old as mankind, offer hope for the future, a chance to understand the genetic origins of the human race and to extend life. But for some, the objects are an earth shattering revelation that threatens to plunge the world into the "End of Days." During the theft of the relics, something that had been buried with them is also lost to the world - something even more powerful and valuable, an object previously believed to be the stuff of myths and legends.A powerful but terminally ill billionaire president of a major pharmaceutical conglomerate cannot afford to let this great prize be lost to the world. The relics hold the potential to save his life and those of millions of others.Ex Met' and South Wales police firearms officer Zac Woods dreams of a quiet retirement are blown apart when two old friends are murdered and he is drawn into a deadly battle to be the first to recover the mysterious objects. The race is on!Zac Woods will confront long-held personal demons and face a frantic, action packed adventure to fight not only for his life and those of his friends, but also for the future of the world.REVIEW BY onlinebookclub.org: "I really enjoyed the way in which this story was told, it has great action scenes throughout, all of which are well written. The characters are well developed and interesting, and the scenery was always well depicted. The story was paced well and it was a hard book to put down."I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars and highly recommend it."

Author : Cynthia Hahn
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781780237022

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The Reliquary Effect by Cynthia Hahn Pdf

From skeletons to strips of cloth to little pieces of dust, reliquaries can be found in many forms, and while sometimes they may seem grotesque on their surface, they are nonetheless invested with great spiritual and memorial value. In this book, Cynthia Hahn offers the first full survey in English of the societal value of reliquaries, showing how they commemorate religious and historical events and, more important, inspire awe, faith, and, for many, the miraculous. Hahn looks deeply into the Christian tradition, examining relics and reliquaries throughout history and around the world, going from the earliest years of the cult of saints through to the post-Reformation response. She looks at relic footprints, incorrupt bodies, the Crown of Thorns, the Shroud of Turin, and many other renowned relics, and she shows how the architectural creation of sacred space and the evocation of the biblical tradition of the temple is central to the reliquary’s numinous power. She also discusses relics from other traditions—especially from Buddhism and Islam—and she even looks at how reliquaries figure in contemporary art. Fascinatingly illustrated throughout, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the enduring power of sacred objects.

Author : Nikola Pantić
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000962611

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Sufism in Ottoman Damascus by Nikola Pantić Pdf

Sufism in Ottoman Damascus analyzes thaumaturgical beliefs and practices prevalent among Muslims in eighteenth-century Ottoman Syria. The study focuses on historical beliefs in baraka, which religious authorities often interpreted as Allah's grace, and the alleged Sufi-ulamaic role in distributing it to Ottoman subjects. This book highlights considerable overlaps between Sufis and ʿulamāʾ with state appointments in early modern Province of Damascus, arguing for the possibility of sociologically defining a Muslim priestly sodality, a group of religious authorities and wonder-workers responsible for Sunni orthodoxy in the Ottoman Empire. The Sufi-ʿulamāʾ were integral to Ottoman networks of the holy, networks of grace that comprised of hallowed individuals, places, and natural objects. Sufism in Ottoman Damascus sheds new light on the appropriate scholarly approach to historical studies of Sufism in the Ottoman Empire, revising its position in official early modern versions of Ottoman Sunnism. This book further re-approaches early modern Sunni beliefs in wonders and wonder-working, as well as the relationship between religion, thaumaturgy, and magic in Ottoman Sunni Islam, historical themes comparable to other religions and other parts of the world.

Author : Lenn E. Goodman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781135160067

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Creation and Evolution by Lenn E. Goodman Pdf

Can religion survive Darwinism? Do scientists entering the lab or heading for the field have to bracket, or reject outright, all religious commitments and convictions? Trenchantly laying out the evidence for natural selection and carefully following and underscoring the themes and theses of Genesis, L. E. Goodman traces the historical and conceptual backgrounds of today’s evolution controversies, revealing the deep complementarities of religion and the life sciences. Solidly researched and replete with scientific case studies, vignettes from intellectual history, and thoughtful argument, Creation and Evolution forthrightly exposes the strengths and weaknesses of today’s polarized battle camps. Religious and scientific fundamentalisms, Goodman shows, obscure the real biblical message and distort the deepest insights and richest findings of Darwinian science.

Author : Yanagihashi Hiroyuki
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136184604

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The Concept of Territory in Islamic Law and Thought by Yanagihashi Hiroyuki Pdf

This is Volume II of a planned six on Islamic Area Studies. Originally published in 2000. The Islamic Area Studies Project plans to do multidisciplinary research on Muslim societies in both the Islamic and non-Islamic worlds, by reflecting the fact that areas with close ties to Islam now encompass the world. This series presents the important new knowledge and debate achieved through international joint research about Islam as a religion and civilization, particularly emphasizing comparative and historical analysis. The series will hopefully provide multifaceted, useful information to deepen the reader's understanding of the Islamic world.

Author : Antón M. Pazos
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317069904

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Redefining Pilgrimage by Antón M. Pazos Pdf

Exploring what does and what does not constitute pilgrimage, Redefining Pilgrimage draws together a wide variety of disciplines including politics, anthropology, history, religion and sociology. Leading contributors offer a broad range of case studies from a wide geographical area, exploring new ways of approaching pilgrimage beyond the classical religious model. Re-thinking the global phenomenon of pilgrimages in the 21st century, this book offers new perspectives to redefine pilgrimage.

Author : Albertus Bagus Laksana
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317091233

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Muslim and Catholic Pilgrimage Practices by Albertus Bagus Laksana Pdf

Exploring the distinctive nature and role of local pilgrimage traditions among Muslims and Catholics, Muslim and Catholic Pilgrimage Practices draws particularly on south central Java, Indonesia. In this area, the hybrid local Muslim pilgrimage culture is shaped by traditional Islam, the Javano-Islamic sultanates, and the Javanese culture with its strong Hindu-Buddhist heritage. This region is also home to a vibrant Catholic community whose identity formation has occurred in a way that involves complex engagements with Islam as well as Javanese culture. In this respect, local pilgrimage tradition presents itself as a rich milieu in which these complex engagements have been taking place between Islam, Catholicism, and Javanese culture. Employing a comparative theological and phenomenological analysis, this book reveals the deeper religio-cultural and theological import of pilgrimage practice in the identity formation and interaction among Muslims and Catholics in south central Java. In a wider context, it also sheds light on the larger dynamics of the complex encounter between Islam, Christianity and local cultures.

Author : Avinoam Shalem
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 9783110300864

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Constructing the Image of Muhammad in Europe by Avinoam Shalem Pdf

thevolume represents a significant contribution to the complex history of the conceptualization and pictorialization of the Prophet Muhammad in the West. It gives a rapid and though deep overview of the history of the making of an image of the Prophet Muhammad in Europe and thus reflects the whole history of the making of the image of Islam in the Latin West, from the early medieval times till the 19th century. The book also provides the reader with ready access to the most recent scholarship concerning the image of Muhammad in Europe, in the form of comprehensive footnotes provided throughout the text and an extensive bibliography.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1863
Category : Norwich (England)
ISBN : NYPL:33433038873414

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The Norwich Spectator by Anonim Pdf