The human desire to adorn the body is universal and timeless. While specific forms of body decoration and the motivations for them vary by region, culture, and era, all human societies have engaged in practices designed to augment and enhance people’s natural appearance. Tattooing, the process of inserting pigment into the skin to create permanent designs and patterns, is one of the most widespread forms of body art and was practiced by ancient cultures throughout the world, with tattoos appearing on human mummies by 3200 BCE. Ancient Ink, the first book dedicated to the archaeological study of tattooing, presents new, globe-spanning research examining tattooed human remains, tattoo tools, and ancient art. Connecting ancient body art traditions to modern culture through Indigenous communities and the work of contemporary tattoo artists, the volume’s contributors reveal the antiquity, durability, and significance of body decoration, illuminating how different societies have used their skin to construct their identities.

WHAT ARE YOU CLOTHED IN? Our story begins in 2 Samuel 13. This is the story of Tamar. She was the beautiful daughter of King David. Tamar was clothed in beauty and grace until she was violated. Afterward all she could see was shame and disgrace. Tamar chose to remain clothed in it. Sadly, we are no different than Tamar. We are clothed with words, labels and false identities. These garments claim to be our identity and value but are they? We are going to look at what Christ has to say about us. It is time to change our wardrobe. There is power in what we are clothed in. Take a walk with us and learn what you can be clothed in. You do not have to remain clothed in your desolation. Melissa Russell is a wife and mother of 3 children. She has one terrific son-in-law. She has been a Women's Ministry leader for 9 years. Her passion is to study and teach the Word of God and the history of our faith. She shares a love of words with her co-writer and dear friend. Her desire is to teach women that they do not have to remain clothed in their desolation. We have a new garment called Enabling GRACE! Jeanine Murrow is a wife to an amazing husband. She is a devoted mom and home school teacher to two wonderful boys. She is a part time ER nurse and a full time friend to the author of this beautiful book. Her passion is to study the Word of God and share it with other women. Jeanine aspires to be a woman of integrity with the Proverbs 31 woman as her role model and Proverbs 31:25 as her life verse.

The Ring of Authority for a New Era Throughout history, the signet ring has been a symbol of authority, sealing covenants and sanctioning decrees. And today the most powerful, authoritative signet ring is still operating in the world: you. Believer, as a son or daughter of the King of kings, you carry His authority, power and covenant promises with you wherever you go. Through eye-opening biblical insights, spiritual leaders Chuck Pierce and Alemu Beeftu help you fully grasp and step into this life-changing Kingdom role. You are part of a chosen people--a living signet ring--entrusted with the plans and purposes of the King. You can walk confidently in His authority, unleashing the hope, blessings and answers this world so desperately needs. "Inspirational and insightful."--KENT MATTOX, senior pastor, Word Alive International Outreach "Gives us critical understanding of our authority and the times."--REV. DR. KIM MAAS, Kim Maas Ministries, Inc. "An amazing book. . . . Get ready to participate in filling the earth with God's glory and power!"--BARBARA WENTROBLE, president, International Breakthrough Ministries

The need for understanding our true identity is crucial. Without it we really don't know if we are coming or going and we will never know the full benefits of our "true birthright". As you read and study these chapters you will discover the true position, purpose, power, authority and destiny given to us by God. Luke 12:32 "Fear not little flock for it is the Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Knowing our true identity will bring forth the manifestation of Christ's dominion, and the ruling reigning authoritative rights of our God given inheritance on planet earth as a now reality. It's Christ's day, the day of the Lord manifesting forth in his people. A people that will allow him to open their eyes to his illuminating light of glory and understanding. God is ready to move in a generation that will reveal all of himself through Christ. And in a people unveiling mysteries and secrets or any type of ignorance (1 Cor.15:28). It is my prayer that you would travel through each chapter anticipating the destination and embracing "The True Identity" as your own divine inheritance while you maneuver through each revelation and thought in this book. This book “The Power of Knowing Your True Identity” is volume one of the Collection Trilogy “The Chronicles of the Sons of God”.

The language of exile, focused with theological and biblical narratives and coupled with depictions of real-life exilic communities, can equip church leaders as agents in the creation of new communities. Robert Hoch reads the larger North American tradition of Christian worship and mission through the prism of visibly marinalized communities. Through this lens, leaders may come to see diversity as an indication of mission vitality, and focus less on assimilating people and more on the future promises of God and the manifold textures of incarnation.

"Angelo Litrico: A Tailored Legacy" chronicles the remarkable life and enduring influence of the legendary Italian tailor, Angelo Litrico. From his humble beginnings to becoming a renowned figure in the world of fashion, Litrico's story is a testament to passion, craftsmanship, and innovation. This captivating biography delves into Litrico's journey, his impact on men's and women's fashion, and his role in shaping the sartorial landscape. With insightful anecdotes and historical context, this book is a compelling tribute to a true master of tailoring and a celebration of his timeless legacy.

The idea of a heavenly double—an angelic twin of an earthbound human—can be found in Christian, Manichaean, Islamic, and Kabbalistic traditions. Scholars have long traced the lineage of these ideas to Greco-Roman and Iranian sources. In The Greatest Mirror, Andrei A. Orlov shows that heavenly twin imagery drew in large part from early Jewish writings. The Jewish pseudepigrapha—books from the Second Temple period that were attributed to biblical figures but excluded from the Hebrew Bible—contain accounts of heavenly twins in the form of spirits, images, faces, children, mirrors, and angels of the Presence. Orlov provides a comprehensive analysis of these traditions in their full historical and interpretive complexity. He focuses on heavenly alter egos of Enoch, Moses, Jacob, Joseph, and Aseneth in often neglected books, including Animal Apocalypse, Book of the Watchers, 2 Enoch, Ladder of Jacob, and Joseph and Aseneth, some of which are preserved solely in the Slavonic language.

A distinctively theological take on the book of Micah Readers of the book of Micah learn a great deal about God: he is a mighty God who controls the nations, yet he is also concerned with everyday matters like equity, poverty, and care for widows and orphans. In presenting this transcendent-yet-immanent God, Micah's message revolves around themes of justice, judgment, and salvation that continue to carry great significance today. In this theological commentary on the book of Micah, Stephen Dempster places the text in conversation with the larger story of Scripture. After discussing questions of structure and authorship in his introduction, Dempster systematically works through the text, drawing links to the broader biblical story throughout. In the second part of his commentary Dempster offers theological discussion that further explicates the most significant themes in Micah and their applicability to today's Christians.

This is the first general monograph on ancient Greek dress in English to be published in more than a century. By applying modern dress theory to the ancient evidence, this book reconstructs the social meanings attached to the dressed body in ancient Greece. Whereas many scholars have focused on individual aspects of ancient Greek dress, from the perspectives of literary, visual, and archaeological sources, this volume synthesizes the diverse evidence and offers fresh insights into this essential aspect of ancient society.