A brave young pine marten and his friends must make the long, hard journey to Eaglesmount in order to keep the Lord Owl from seizing the Emerald Throne, formerly held by the eagle kings.

"Artist Pat Marvenko Smith has created this series of full color artwork that brings to life all the major visions described in the prophetic last book of the New Testament. Read the amazing story of how Pat was inspired to create the body of artwork titled "Revelation Illustrated"...View all of Pat's illustrations in this series of artwork accompanied by the complete scripture text from the Book of Revelation. You can read the scripture and see it at the same time, through the eyes of an artist who was truly inspired by God to create this amazing series of art. The purpose of this book is to serve as a companion supplement to any study on the Book of Revelation regardless of doctrinal or millennial viewpoint, because it is quite simply the word of God in 42 full color pictures"--Publisher's description.

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

If You Love God's Word You Will Love This New Testament! The Disciples' Literal New Testament sets you free from our artificial 460 year old chapter and verse structure, replacing it with paragraphing that reflects the flow of thought in the original Greek writings. Paragraph headings make that flow of thought explicit to you, speeding your understanding of the NT books. This translation retains the writing style of the apostles themselves, rather than transforming their Greek ways of writing into an elegant or contemporary English writing style, as has been beautifully done so many times. It is the same translation as the author's New Testament TransLine, first published by Zondervan in 2002. Now you can read the New Testament as the original writers intended it, and see it with a clarity formerly available only to those who could carefully study their Greek New Testament. You can even see the difference in writing style between Matthew, Mark and Luke! Used along with your standard Bible version, you will profit from both methods of translation. *Easily grasp the relationship of the whole and the parts of each book with the big-picture overview outlines that use the words of the original author. *Gain quick insight into the flow of thought from descriptive paragraph headings that summarize the main point of each paragraph in its context. *You can visually follow the apostles' thinking because the 'Intelligent Paragraphing' visually displays their main and subordinate thoughts. *The hindrance to your understanding caused by our artificial chapter and verse structure is eliminated by paragraphing based on the Greek writings. *You will more fully appreciate the minds and thinking patterns and intent of the original writers because the translation corresponds more closely to their words and their grammar and their sentence structure. *Deepen and expand your understanding of the New Testament by meditating on the notes containing alternative renderings, explanations of what is being said, and different views of the meaning.

In the enchanting realm of Aveloria, a captivating tale unfolds—a story of legends, betrayals, and the pursuit of power. "The Emerald Crown: A Throne for the Taking" invites you to immerse yourself in a world where kingdoms rise and fall, and destiny hangs in the balance. In a kingdom gripped by turmoil, the legendary Emerald Crown has resurfaced, sparking a quest that will change the fate of Aveloria forever. As the kingdom's rightful heir, you must navigate treacherous trials, decipher hidden prophecies, and unravel long-lost secrets to claim the throne that is rightfully yours. But this journey is not for the faint of heart. Along the way, you will face bloodlines and betrayals, confronting the battles that arise from the complex web of inheritance. As the enigmatic heir, you must navigate through a labyrinth of illusions, unraveling the crown's secrets and facing the shadows of your own past. Trials await, testing your strength and cunning, as you seek allies and unite forces with guardians of the crown. The path will lead you through forbidden forests, treacherous seas, and mysterious isles, where ancient riddles lie waiting to be unraveled. Beware the storms of deception, as you find yourself trapped in a web of lies. Manipulations and mind games threaten to derail your journey, but the flames of rebellion ignite, rallying the discontented and fueling your determination to claim the throne. As you confront the final trial, the Last Guardian of the crown stands in your way, challenging your wits and demanding your all. The fate of Aveloria hangs in the balance as you uncover the truth behind the broken alliances and forge a path towards redemption or revenge. With each step, the echoes of destiny guide your actions, weaving the tapestry of the future. Seek the wisdom of oracles, decipher forgotten scrolls, and confront your darkest fears. Through the Labyrinth of Mirrors, you will find reflections of truth and illusion, testing your resolve and shaping your choices. As you gather allies and face enemies, you navigate court politics and power struggles, determined to bring unity to a kingdom divided. Your journey leads you to the ultimate showdown—a battle where your strategic prowess and indomitable spirit will be put to the ultimate test. "The Emerald Crown: A Throne for the Taking" is an epic fantasy adventure that will transport you to a world of magic, mystery, and high-stakes intrigue. Experience the exhilaration of claiming the throne, wearing the Emerald Crown, and shaping the destiny of Aveloria. Are you ready to embark on this extraordinary quest? The crown awaits its rightful ruler.

Dorothy

Did Jesus claim to be the "bridegroom"? If so, what did he mean by this claim? When Jesus says that the wedding guests should not fast "while the bridegroom is with them" (Mark 2:19), he is claiming to be a bridegroom by intentionally alluding to a rich tradition from the Hebrew Bible. By eating and drinking with "tax collectors and other sinners," Jesus was inviting people to join him in celebrating the eschatological banquet. While there is no single text in the Hebrew Bible or the literature of the Second Temple Period which states the "messiah is like a bridegroom," the elements for such a claim are present in several texts in Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Hosea. By claiming that his ministry was an ongoing wedding celebration he signaled the end of the Exile and the restoration of Israel to her position as the Lord's beloved wife. This book argues that Jesus combined the tradition of an eschatological banquet with a marriage metaphor in order to describe the end of the Exile as a wedding banquet.

David Eddings returns to The Elenium, the splendid fantasy series that began with the thrilling novels Diamond Throne and Ruby Knight. Finally the knight Sparhawk had come to possess Bhelliom, legendary jewel of magic that alone could save Queen Ehlana from the deadly poison that had felled her father. Sparhawk and Sephrenia, ageless instructor in Styric magics, made haste to free Ehlana from the crystalline cocoon that had preserved her life while they desperately sought a cure. But Bhellion carried dangers of its own. Once the stone came into his hands, Sparhawk found himself stalked by a dark, lurking menace. Whether the foul Zemoch God Azash was behind this threat, or some other enemy, even Sephrenia could not say—only that the sapphire rose held powers too dangerous for any mortal to bear. Restoring Queen Ehlana would be only the beginning of Sparhawk’s mission. With the aid of four stalwart knights, one from each Militant Order, he must thwart Ehlana’s prisoner, the Primate Annias, in his plot to assume the throne of the Church. For as Archprelate, Annias would serve his secret master, Azash, and deliver up to the dread God the one thing Azash thirsted for—Bhelliom itself!

The symbolism of the Book of Revelation from the Bible is made clear. This helps to get an accurate view of the "big-picture" before jumping to mis-founded conclusions, or incorrect interpretations. Very well researched using the Bible, and the root meanings of the Greek & Hebrew words from which the English words were translated. The book is well written, and both fun & gripping to read.