The American colonists who took up arms against the British fought in defense of the ''sacred cause of liberty.'' But it was not merely their cause but warfare itself that they believed was sacred. In Sacred Scripture, Sacred War, James P. Byrd shows that the Bible was a key text of the American Revolution.

This is the second of four volumes of Sacred Verses. The entire work is an approximate modern adaptation of Dantes Divine Comedy. In the first volume a young man suffers a great loss in his life and in addition, the loss of innocence and certitude that is characteristic of youth. This leads him to seek meaning in the world and in his life, first by exploration of the nature of the physical world. In this volume he will travel through the philosophy of the centuries and the universe of ideas. In volumes three and four (yet to come) he will explore the entire history of the spiritual world. In each of these journeys he will have a mentor (for Dante these were Virgil and Beatrice). In this volume the mentors are Will and Ariel Durant, historians of human civilization. In this and future volumes the young man ages as he seeks (and eventually finds) a resolution of his quest. This second part, being concerned with the world of ideas, lies between the first (or physical) universe (equivalent to Dantes Inferno) and the final quest for spiritual understanding (equal to Dantes Paradisio). Therefore this volume may be considered comparable to the Purgatorio of Dante.

Dive into the transformative wisdom of 'Rig Veda for Modern Seekers: Sacred Verses for Daily Living.' Embark on a journey through ancient insights, guiding you to navigate the complexities of modern life with grace and purpose. From invoking the divine to cultivating inner harmony, this book unveils practical applications for mindful living, environmental stewardship, and spiritual growth. Explore chapters that resonate with timeless truths, offering a blueprint for harmonious living in a fast-paced world. Immerse yourself in sacred hymns, cosmic connections, and profound lessons, as the Rig Veda becomes a compass for a life infused with wisdom, balance, and spiritual awakening.

Amidst the increasing of opportunities to come in contact with values and worldviews of various religions, this textbook is a useful reference for students and scholars of Comparative Religion, and other readers who would like to deepen the understanding of the attitude of believers of Abrahamic religions to the Sacred in other religions, yet do not have spare time for leafing through the entire Sacred Scriptures. Hence, it is compiled from the essential excerpts of the Books. The aforementioned comprise the 366 verses of the Sacred Scriptures of the Chosen People in English, Latin (Vulgate), Latvian, Russian, and Japanese, and hence provide the focused reading of the Word of God for each day. Read and find out why the title is the Scared Scriptures!

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This is the fourth and concluding volume of the quartet of SACRED VERSES. The entire work is an approximate modern adaptation of Dante's DIVINE COMEDY. In the PROLOGUE, a young man suffers a great loss in his life, and in addition, the loss of innocence and certitude that are characteristic of youth. This leads him to seek the meaning of the world and of his life. In Parts I, II, and III he explores the physical world, the philosophy or human thought throughout the centuries (the universe of ideas), and finally the spiritual meaning of life, as revealed by many scientists, philosophers and prophets. In each of these endeavors, he has a mentor (for Dante these were Virgil and Beatrice). In this, the final quest, it is Mother Teresa, who has said, "In the End, we all are One." Throughout these journeys, the young man ages and matures as he seeks (and eventually finds) a resolution of his quest. At the beginning and at the end of his search, he is counseled by the great Greek playwright, Sophocles. Eventually in the Epilogue, he is reunited with his loss and achieves a final resolution of his search and his journey.