BOOK REVIEW Belief and Cult: Rethinking Roman Religion by Jacob L. Mackey 2022 About the AuthorJacob L. Mackey is assistant professor of classics at Occidental College. About the BookA groundbreaking reinterpretation that draws on cognitive theory to show that belief wasn’t absent from―but rather was at the heart of―Roman religion Belief and Cult argues that … Continue reading Belief and Cult
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A Billion Years
BOOK REVIEWA Billion Years: My Escape From a Life in the Highest Ranks of Scientology by Mike Rinder 2022 About the AuthorMike Rinder was raised as a Scientologist from early childhood. He went on to serve as Scientology’s international spokesperson and as the head of its Office of Special Affairs and was a member of … Continue reading A Billion Years
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A Historical Theology of the Hebrew Bible
In this meticulously researched study, Konrad Schmid offers a historical clarification of the concept of “theology.” He then examines the theologies of the three constituent parts of the Hebrew Bible—the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings— before tracing how these theological concepts developed throughout the history of ancient Israel and early Judaism.
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The Myth of the Twelve Tribes of Israel
The Myth of the Twelve Tribes of Israel is the first study to treat the history of claims to an Israelite identity as an ongoing historical phenomenon from biblical times to the present.
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The Secret of the Talpiot Tomb
The Secret of the Talpiot Tomb is a full-color text and visual presentation of the most compelling evidence for Jesus’ victory over death.
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Becoming Divine
From the ancient pharaohs to modern transhumanists, people have envisioned their own divinity. These visionaries include not only history's greatest megalomaniacs, but also mystics, sages, apostles, prophets, magicians, bishops, philosophers, atheists, and monks.
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Society Without God
BOOK REVIEWSociety Without God: What the Least Religious Nations Can Tell Us about Contentmentby Phil Zuckerman 2010 About the AuthorPhil Zuckerman is Professor of Sociology at Pitzer College, and the founding chair of the nation’s first Secular Studies Program. He is the author of several books, including What It Means to be Moral (Counterpoint, 2019) … Continue reading Society Without God
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