Shenoute of Atripe: stern abbot, loquacious preacher, patron of the poor and scourge of pagans in fifth-century Egypt. This book studies his numerous Coptic writings and finds them to be the most important literary source for the study of society, economy and religion in late antique Egypt. The issues and concerns Shenoute grappled with on a daily basis, Ariel Lopez argues, were not local problems, unique to one small corner of the ancient world. Rather, they are crucial to interpreting late antiquity as a historical period - rural patronage, religious intolerance, the Christian care of the poor and the local impact of the late Roman state. His little known writings provide us not only with a rare opportunity to see the life of a holy man as he himself saw it, but also with a privileged window into his world. Lopez brings Shenoute to prominence as witness of and participant in the major transformations of his time.

Apotheosis -The Journey to God is the foundational doctrine for the religion of the new age, Illuminism. Apotheosis is a truthful exposition on the condition of mankind, and offers the road of illumination, with an ultimate goal of apotheosis, as the answer. Proven scientific and spiritual concepts are discussed as being the guidelines of this new religion. Illuminism is the doctrine that we have all been searching for. Mankind must develop their beings to the highest point, to the apex of development, then only can we see what lies ahead of us. Illuminism is the religion for all mankind, it is the next step in man's evolution!