Holy Hoaxes: Debunking World Religions – An Atheist's Bible In an era where knowledge is at our fingertips, "Holy Hoaxes" takes a bold step forward, challenging the age-old tales and beliefs that have shaped societies and cultures around the world. Dive deep into a critical examination of various world religions as myths are debunked and traditional narratives questioned. With a blend of wit, humor, and meticulous research, this book invites readers to explore the inconsistencies and contradictions of religious teachings when viewed through the lens of modern science and logic. Inside, you'll discover: *A comprehensive overview of major world religions and their contested beliefs. *A provocative look at the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. *The irony of moral foundations and the scandals that plague religious institutions. *Brave accounts of whistleblowers, survivors, and those who dared to challenge the religious status quo. *Reflections on the power dynamics between religion and politics, and their impact on believers. Whether you're an atheist, a believer, or somewhere in between, "Holy Hoaxes" promises an enlightening journey filled with laughter, revelations, and thought-provoking insights. It's more than just a book; it's an invitation to question, learn, and liberate yourself from unquestioned beliefs.

This collection, presented to Michael Friedrich in honour of his academic career at of the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures, traces key concepts that scholars associated with the Centre have developed and refined for the systematic study of manuscript cultures. At the same time, the contributions showcase the possibilities of expanding the traditional subject of ‘manuscripts’ to the larger perspective of ‘written artefacts’.

As time goes on, man still has the same unanswered questions regarding the unknown phenomenon that’s infected our planet. Without expectation, the unknown has appeared and disappeared without a clue as to what they are, who they are, and why they are here. We know there is an outer space beyond Earth which contains an endless mass of stars planets, asteroids, and moons. We call it the cosmos, which refers to everything in space including Earth. Is there anyone or anything out there besides us?

From BBC Antiques Roadshow specialist and author Marc Allum comes the second instalment of his annual almanac, revealing the current news, tall tales and tasty titbits from the year in art, antiques and collectables: What do London Bridge and a £40,000 corkscrew have in common? Which famous pop star depicted by Andy Warhol realised £51.6 million at a recent auction? How much did Oliver Cromwell’s coffin plate sell for, and what happened to his famous wart? Which Hollywood film led to the recovery of a Hungarian avant garde masterpiece? What would a collector pay for the real Batmobile? Why did a tiny portrait of Mozart - only four centimetres high - sell for £218,500? Answers to these and many other fascinating questions make this the essential guide this autumn for all ardent fans of art, antiques and collectables.

Since Christianity first began to shine the Gospel's light among nations, miracles accompanied Jesus' teachings which shocked, baffled, and amazed. How could they not? Seeing the blind and lame healed, the sick quickly cured, the dead raised, they were deeply impressed! Questions naturally occurred to them. How could such miracles have happened? Why couldn't their gods do such works? Who was this Jesus who had such powers? They paid heed to the missionaries, and the Word spread. Yet today many believe that such miracles never occurred, no longer occur, were faked, exaggerated, or were attempts by ignorant people to explain surprising natural events. People may ask, "Why haven't we personally seen some of these miracles?" The best explanation may be as simple as this: love trumps miracles. In a land that is already Christian the light of Jesus is supposed to be maintained by the labors and love of the Christians more than by spectacular miracles. Christians, if living as Jesus taught, will continue to draw people from each new generation. But, just so the truth is known, the miracles never stopped. They never came close to stopping. There still are amazing miracles, but they go uncelebrated. This book hopes to present some such miraculous Christian events, ancient and recent, to a generation almost unaware of them.

An ancient wisdom known only to Gnostics had previously become lost to humanity in the mists of time. This secret knowledge is now revealed to you for the first time, in The Key to the Great Secret, and can be seen in paintings by Poussin and Teniers – so there is no mistaking its existence. What is revealed in the paintings is a secret method of prayer that allows one to have a direct experience of God, just as Gnostics have always maintained. Furthermore, access to God allows one to develop to a much higher level of consciousness and wisdom, allowing them to ultimately attain The Holy Grail of spiritual immortality. This Gnostic Heresy was almost wiped out by the Catholic Church, but has survived and exists in secret organisations to this day. These remaining Gnostics are the trustees to our natural inheritance and hopefully will now feel free to come forward to guide us on our true path. The Key to the Great Secret provides readers with the opportunity to unlock the reality of The Holy Grail, so that they may see with spiritual eyes and understand with Gnostic wisdom. “In all honesty and humility, if everything in this book is true, then it has to be one of the most important books ever written – simply because of what it contains. This book contains the greatest secret in the world. Is this a hoax or not? You must decide,” says author T. Findley.

It is June 2018 as an unusual group of scholars, professors, lecturers, and students gather in a California hotel. They are all attendees of an Apologetics conference intended to join qualified representatives of Christian, Deist, and Atheist thought for a two-week, no-holds-barred debate and discussion of their respective positions that will ultimately be included in a book published after the conference. Evangelical Christianity is represented by advocates of Evidentialist and Presuppositionalist approaches to Apologetics. Catholicism, liberal Christianity, and Deism are also well-supported. The Atheist perspective is advocated by a polemical author and a college professor notorious for attacking the views of his Christian students. As the participants argue over controversial issues such as cosmology, evolution, The Bible, historical evidence for Jesus, the resurrection, biblical prophecies, and the problem of evil, intellectual fireworks result. But what will result when such a volatile and eclectic group is placed face-to-face for more than two weeks? The Debaters of this Age is the tale of what happens inside a California hotel in 2018 when a group of intellectuals gather to vigorously discuss the religious issues of our time.

Despite having enjoyed almost universal assent by scholars up till now, Chris Hansen swims into practically uncharted waters to show that one of the most overlooked and inconspicuous New Testament writings may, in fact, be a forgery. In the first English language book to ever cover the subject of Philemon’s authenticity, Hansen provides a detailed historiographical overview of the problem, and raises challenging questions regarding the literary contents, themes, style, and intertextual relationships in Philemon. Hansen’s research and surprising conclusions will certainly be of interest to those unfamiliar with Philemon’s questionable history.