Providing a scholar's salute to a teacher, colleague, and friend, the contributors of this new volume honor the memory of Thorkild Jacobsen with essays on Mesopotamian history, culture, literature, and religion. Contributors include: Tzvi Abusch, John Huehnergard, Bendt Alster, Jeremy Black, Miguel Civil, Jerrold S. Cooper, M. J. Geller, Stephen A. Geller, Samuel Greengus, William W. Hallo, Wolfgang Heimpel, Jacob Klein, W. G. Lambert, Jack M. Sasson, Ake W. Sjoberg, Piotr Steinkeller, H. L. J. Vanstiphout, and Claus Wilcke.

Why did He select those particular men? This question led Sharolyn Dawn on the treasure hunt of a lifetime. While recovering her health in a one-room house on her mom's farm, Sharolyn searched for codes to reveal an ancient world's lost wealth in Bible Talk: Hidden Riches of Secret Places. Hebrew and Greek concordance in one hand and Bible in the other, she discovers, through symbolism and ancient languages of the Bible, the keys unlocking secret codes to the greatest riches on earth. Travel with her down aged trails through the past and present, discovering gold and jewels found in hidden treasures as the promise of Isaiah 45: 3 is fulfilled in Bible Talk: Hidden Riches of Secret Places.

Move over Augustine! Look out Aquinas! This is the first exegetical work on day one of Genesis to agree with all Scripture. With the profound simplicity of a layman yet the penetrating density of a mystic, this text is a fountain of Scriptural revelation to guide both heart and mind. Unparalleled, "The Revelation of Angelic Creation" for the first time draws back the veil on "what" Wisdom is and its composite origin (the first hypostasis); the angelic creation: how it came to be and its composite nature; the "when," "how," and "why" of the angelic rebellion and fall, along with the restructuring of the unseen cosmos in the aftermath of said rebellion. Also, for good measure, the two-yes two!-gardens of Eden will be exposed. This work will set new theological precedence in all these areas and much more. Scriptural discourse is now forever altered. That which was spoken in the darkness of pre-creation, finally, is brought to light. Joe is the run-of-the-mill regular kind of guy who friends and acquaintances have called a prophet. Born and raised in southern California, his employment background consists of Production Control, Sales, Painting Contracting and a stint as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. His hobbies include Bonsai, Koi, and stained-glass. Marital Status: still pursuing Sophia (Wisdom).

Responding to the burning desire to share the pathway to healing for deeply wounded hearts, Terry[Campbell] Lebendig brings you cutting edge true life testimonies of victims who have become triumphant in the face of adversity! Boldly, these courageous men and women come forward shattering the silence of their broken past to reveal the treasures found in tribulation. Never before have you experienced such open and straightforward accounts of the effects of personal violation. From domestic abuse to sexual violence these comprehensive experiences provide newfound hope for your future. Overwhelmed by her pain and on the verge of suicide discovering hope and healing through her trials, the author leads you on a journey to healing as she reveals the power and truth that gave her boundless freedom from the past. Treasures Of Darkness opens the Riches Hidden In Secret places revealing healing and wholeness for your life and throughout all eternity. Terry, is fast becoming a voice in the wilderness to the wounded of abuse. A victim of an alcoholic domestically violent environment she initially chose a career as an addictions nurse, later to become Detox Supervisor for The Salvation Army Harbor Light in Clinton Township, Michigan and Sexual Assault Specialist for Safe Horizons near Port Huron. She is currently an Instructor at Ross Medical Education Centers. Also a licensed minister of New Hope Full Gospel Church in New Baltimore annually presenting "Beauty for Ashes" seminars for Wounded Hearts, leading Worship and presenting messages. She has traveled statewide to present her message in person and is a published author of inspirational poems and medical articles. Recently widowed from her husband Michael, mother of three daughters and seven grandchildren. Six of whom currently reside in Michigan, one in Virginia. She currently is available to present seminars in her area of expertise when solicited.

A Powerful Reference Guide for the Believer Who Wants Deeper Understanding and Direction in the Quest for Victorious Daily LivingPeople rarely anticipate the dramatic changes and challenges that are just out of sight over the horizon. A Christian must be prepared, not just mentally, but deep within, so that when the storms of life threaten...

God’s Word Leads Us to God’s Heart Hebrew Word Study: Revealing the Heart of God is a devotional book unlike any you’ve ever read. Most Hebrew word study books read like a dictionary, not really explaining the Hebrew words in light of specific Bible passages. Hebrew Word Study by Chaim Bentorah combines an in-depth look at the meanings of a variety of scriptural words and phrases in the original Hebrew with a down-to-earth application for our daily Christian experience. Guided by Chaim’s expertise in biblical languages, you will examine not just word definitions, but also the origins of words, their place in the culture and idioms of the day, and even their emotional context. With the author’s anecdotes and stories from the Bible and ancient Jewish literature, the meanings of these words and passages become even more vivid. Each of the ninety word studies in this book will encourage and strengthen you in your relationship with God. As you search the depths of God’s Word, you will see just how beautiful the Scriptures are, and most of all, you will see the beauty of God Himself and come to love Him all the more.

Few issues have caused the church more difficulty through the ages than those surrounding the human body. Throughout much of Christian history, spiritual seekers have considered the body to be, at best, a hindrance to spiritual enlightenment, and, at worst, an enemy to be suppressed. Many of our contemporary negative preoccupations with physical appearance, image, and sexuality derive from this ancient and habitual denial of the notion that we were created in God's image. In Echo of the Soul bestselling author J. Philip Newell finds that the human body, like creation, is actually the dwelling place of God. Using the Old Testament Wisdom literature, which informed Celtic spirituality's positive understanding of what it means to be human, Newell looks at each part of the body as a sacred text that reveals something of the Divine. Looking back to a time before Christians began to distrust their physicality, Newell shows that our most ancient texts challenge modern assumptions about love, beauty, sexuality, learning, wisdom, power, and responsibility, and bridges the body/spirit divide.

The first comprehensive survey of the world's oldest known legal systems, this collaborative work of twenty-two scholars covers over 3,000 years of legal history of the Ancient Near East. Each of the book's chapters represents a review of the law of a particular period and region, e.g. the Egyptian Old Kingdom, by a specialist in that area. Within each chapter, the material is organized under standardized legal categories (e.g. constitutional law, family law) that make for easy cross-referencing. The chapters are arranged chronologically by millennium and within each millennium by the three major politico-cultural spheres of the region: Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Anatolia and the Levant. An introduction by the editor discusses the general character of Ancient Near Eastern Law.