Prophecy of the Kings - Book 3


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Astalus has returned. He has found an Eldric spell book and, in particular, a spell to summon dragons. The allies march north to confront the Trosgarth’s growing might. Warrior priests can now communicate across the battlefield using their shaol, death knights have been resurrected, and in the air grakyn are supported by a new threat — a demon/dragon hybrid. To make matters worse, Astalus discovers that the power that Kaplyn recovered so long ago can open a permanent gateway to the demon world. Drachar is finally free and his minions will march from the very depths of hell. Astalus knows all of this through a demon that has possessed him. The army marches to its fate, unaware of the trap awaiting them. Prince Fiad leads them. Will he be the army’s salvation or damnation? The men mutter, uncomfortable in the knowledge that, at the final battle, a king will not lead them against the tides of evil. Drachar is poised, his death knights ready to tear the army apart.




Book III of the Sibylline Oracles and its Social Setting


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This volume contains a thorough study of the third book of the Sibylline Oracles. This Jewish work was written in the Roman province of Asia sometime between 80 and 40 BCE. It offers insights into the political views of the author and his perception of the relation between Jews and non-Jews, especially in the field of religion and ethics. The present study consists of three parts: 1. introductory questions; 2. a literary analysis of the book, translation, and commentary; 3. the social setting of the book. It aims to further the scholarly use of the third Sibylline book and to improve our knowledge of early Judaism in its Graeco-Roman environment.




The Book of Life


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Scotichronicon: Books 3 and 4


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At the request of David Stewart of Rosyth, a Fife laird, Walter Bower wrote this epic history of the Scots. He took over materials ascribed to an earlier historian, John of Fordun, and continued the history down to his own day. Among the famous stories he covers is the myth that the Scots took their name originally from Scota, Pharaoh's daughter. Scotichronicon has become one of the most important medieval accounts of early Scottish history. It provides a strong expression of national identity and offers a window into the world view of medieval commentators.







Prophets and Prophecy


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Predicting the Past in the Ancient Near East


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This work provides an in-depth investigation of after-the-fact predictions in ancient Near Eastern texts from roughly 1200 B.C.E.–70 C.E. It argues that the Akkadian, Aramaic, Hebrew, and Greek works discussed are all part of a developing scribal discourse of “mantic historiography” by which scribes blend their local traditions of history writing and predictive texts to produce a new mode of historiographic expression. This in turn calls into question the use and usefulness of traditional literary categories such as “apocalypse” to analyze such works.




Biblical Kings, Yellow Chambers and Thebes' King Oedipus (The King James Version of the Bible by / The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers/ Oedipus King of Thebes by Sophocles)


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Book 1: Engage with the sacred text that has shaped centuries of literature and thought with “The King James Version of the Bible.” This translation, commissioned in the early 17th century, has become a cornerstone of English literature and a source of spiritual guidance for millions. From the poetic beauty of the Psalms to the moral teachings of the Gospels, the King James Bible remains a timeless and influential work. Book 2: Explore the eerie and mysterious with “The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers.” Robert W. Chambers's collection of weird and supernatural tales introduces the mysterious and malevolent King in Yellow. Filled with unsettling stories that blend horror and decadence, Chambers's work has left an indelible mark on the genre and inspired later writers, including H.P. Lovecraft. Book 3: Immerse yourself in the tragic narrative of fate and prophecy with “Oedipus King of Thebes by Sophocles.” Sophocles's ancient Greek play follows the tragic life of Oedipus as he grapples with the consequences of unknowingly fulfilling a prophecy that foretells his destiny. This timeless work explores themes of free will, fate, and the consequences of hubris, making it a classic in Greek tragedy.




The Quiver


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V. 12 contains: The Archer...Christmas, 1877.