The Talmud is one of the most important holy books of the Hebrew religion and of the world. No English translation of the book existed until the author presented this work. To this day, very little of the actual text seems available in English -- although we find many interpretive commentaries on what it is supposed to mean. The Talmud has a reputation for being long and difficult to digest, but Polano has taken what he believes to be the best material and put it into extremely readable form. As far as holy books of the world are concerned, it is on par with The Koran, The Bhagavad-Gita and, of course, The Bible, in importance. This clearly written edition will allow many to experience The Talmud who may have otherwise not had the chance.

The Apocryphal books were excluded from the Bible, yet consist of writings that were considered to be sacred scriptures by certain religious sects. These books had their origins in early Judaism and were later adopted by early Christianity. This volume is sometimes referred to as The Apocrypha Proper, or the Apocrypha of the Old Testament as used by English speaking Protestants. Some of these works overshadowed the canonical scriptures in both Judaism and early Christianity, despite their canonical exclusion. This is why it is important to preserve and study them.

Is there another world beyond this physical reality? The author, Rudolf Steiner, says there is. This book describes what it is like to stand at the threshold of the spiritual world and begin experiencing it in deeper ways. We seem to know it is there and some of us have experienced glimpses of it. Steiner reveals how these glimpses come about and what we can do to hold onto them longer. He shows us that there really is a threshold into the spiritual world and how it can be crossed if we know what to do.

Prasad writes that the Vedas are the oldest written source of theology and, ultimately, the source of all other theological systems. He takes major religious themes--such as good and evil, the afterlife, resurrection and the name used for god in the religions of Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism and others--and traces them back to the Vedas.

This is considered to be the most important book left out of the Bible. During the first two hundred years of Christianity it was the most widely read of all texts. This is the best available version because it was originally written in Ethiopic and the translator, R. H. Charles, directly and accurately translated it. It also includes additional research, which Charles added at a later time. He said of this work, The influence of I Enoch on the New Testament has been greater than that of all the other apocryphal and pseudepigraphical books put together. It is referred to in the Hebrew Zohar, The Book of Jubilees, The Epistle of St. Jude, and other ancient texts. Written mostly in the second century BC, it explains how evil came into the world with the arrival of the fallen angels. Enoch was chosen to be a scribe in the judgment process due to his neutral human standing. Many of the ideas adopted by Christianity were first found in this book, including the Final Judgment, the concept of demons, the origins of evil and the Messianic Kingdom. If you wish to go to the source of Christianity, this is a great place to start. This is by far the most complete and accurate version which every serious researcher and student should have.

This book contains one lecture and two of Krishnamurti's legendary Ommen Campfire Talks given in Holland during his early years of teaching, and closes with three of his poems. It reflects the last and very best of his teachings while he was still head of the Order of the Star. Includes his first revolutionary talk, "Who Brings the Truth," at a time when he had been heralded as the next World Teacher, the Maitreya. Krishnamurti asks those present if they should believe he is the world teacher, how would it help them? This talk stresses that if you depend on authority, you will be building your foundations on sand. All of these early lessons guide the reader toward finding what matters most within themselves. His greatness as a teacher was in showing us how to be lamps unto ourselves, as found in this book, which was rare and out of print until now.

Made for human readers. Not designed for Androids, Psions, Symbians, Kobos, Droids, JooJoos, Nooks, Archos, Rocketfish, Mobipockets, Kindles, iPods, iPads, Eee-pads, or pee-pads (for dogs). Not made for Microsoft Readers, Alex Readers, Arghos Readers, Palm OS Readers, DNL Readers, Apabi Readers, Nexus Sevens, Librettos, Cybooks, Pocket PCs, Windows Slates or Mobile Readers, Moby Tablets, BlackPads, WindPads, or any other non-human, non-conscious, semi-intelligent device. If you are a person, this book was meant for you. Do you love real books? So does the author. Join him on a journey that celebrates the spirit of the book - a spirit that existed before cold electronic gadgets and invisible text files came along. There's something about a real book that an electronic device could never replace. Many reasons for our special connection to physical books can be found within the pages of this one. It explains why they will always be around and will reinforce your love for them in their original form. Also includes chapters on newspapers and public libraries. Please extend your support by purchasing this printed book and show that you care about their future.

This book is a tribute to the life and work of Zecharia Sitchin. He was a pioneer who left a great legacy behind regarding our ancient past and the origins of mankind. He taught us to think in new ways based on his breakthrough research and exciting discoveries. Sitchin was one of about 200 people who could translate the first form of writing on the earth - ancient Sumerian cuneiform script. By combining translated text with modern scientific knowledge and archaeological discoveries, he pieced together in his books a more complete mosaic of mankind's shrouded past. He believed that mythological stories were not figments of people's imaginations, but records of events that had actually taken place, and spent his life proving it. As modern science catches up with ancient knowledge, we have continued to discover, largely through Sitchin's work, that the gods were once here and that they may be coming back. M. J. Evans, Ph.D., presents in this work an extremely well researched overview of Sitchin's contributions to the knowledge of ourselves and our true origins. His work is put within the framework of a new paradigm, which is looming on the horizon. It will grow as our minds continue to open and new discoveries continue to corroborate his findings.

The author was a gifted psychic medium from England who was widely known for her skills. Her main talent was reading peoples' past lives and she developed a strong reputation for doing this accurately. This once rare book answers such questions as: How do we know that reincarnation is a fact? Exactly why do we reincarnate? What happens when the soul passes from this life into the next? Under normal circumstances, how long does it take before we come back in another life? Why do most of us not remember our past lives? These questions are answered clearly and straight to the point. Includes a section of letters from people who remember their past lives, and concludes with testimonials bearing witness to the skills of the author. These amazing stories will leave little doubt as to the reality of past lives.

Is the God of the Old Testament the true God that we should be worshipping? With this book, your views on God will never be the same. With clear Biblical evidence, Jehovah is shown to be an entity with virtually no sense of ethics, forgiveness, or compassion. In this book the following questions are seriously addressed: .Was Jehovah a god, or a demon? . Why did he never promise a heaven or any kind of reward to his followers? . Does any entity that murders thousands of devoted followers deserve to be worshipped? We have come a long way since the ancient barbaric tribes of the Middle East worshipped their various gods, including Jehovah. Tice puts forth the idea, long overdue, that mankind should be allowed to advance spiritually and religiously to keep pace with our modern intellectual maturity. We have walked on the moon, cracked the genetic code, and our knowledge grows exponentially. We are no longer an ancient, isolated tribe of nomads, but a thriving modern culture that deserves a more practical and loving God. This loving God does exist, so it is time to take the leap. Jehovah has stopped punishing people in terrible ways, so it is probably safe to buy this book.

Many books over the years have promised to tell the true story of the Native American Indians. Many, however, have been filled with misinformation or derogatory views. Finally here is a book that the Native American can believe in. This well researched book tells the true story of Native American accomplishments, challenges and struggles and is a gold mine for the serious researcher. It includes extensive notes to the text and over 500 photographs and illustrations -- many that have never before been published. The author, after 20 years of research, has attempted to provide the world with the most truthful and accurate portrayal of the Native American Indians. Every serious researcher and Native American family should have this ground-breaking book.

How and why did circumcision begin? Does every male child that comes into the world have a birth defect? What outdated beliefs have also caused women to suffer for centuries? If we were created in the image of God, as the Bible tells us, then why are we mutilating our children? These questions and more and being asked by the author, Joseph Lewis. In this book he shares extensive research showing why he believes circumcision to be cruel, brutal and unnecessary, in addition to being completely unnatural.

This book, written by Nobel Prize-winner Maurice Maeterlinck, should be the essential text for those seeking the hidden origin of religion and the meaning of life itself. The author explored the world's hidden mysteries for many years until stumbling upon a startling insight. This spiritual insight from long ago is revealed early in the book. He then follows it with a complete history of what arose on that foundation -- how the secret was carried to other ancient cultures around the world, then up into modern times.

This book is one of the great spiritual classics of all time. It has sold millions and continues to send a message of peace and hope to people around the world. The author, Ralph Waldo Trine, has gone to the very root of our spiritual nature and reveals how we can best tap into it for the greater good of ourselves and others.

This book outlines how sex played a role in the evolution of religion from the earliest of times. It reveals why nature and its cycles, including death and rebirth, were so important to the formation of mankind's beliefs. Sex worship is not studied today, despite the fact that it played such an important part in past beliefs, because our modern culture fails to see it in its earlier, sacred role.

Some of the most interesting and mysterious people of the ancient world were the Incas. They were located in South America, primarily in Peru. The author was once the curator of Peruvian Archaeology at a major museum, so had access to many artifacts that are displayed in this book. We are shown what life was like for an ancient Incan warrior, priest, astronomer, housewife or leader. Also covered are the mysterious ruins of Tiahuanaco, the huge network of ancient Inca Roads, and their method of record-keeping, without using any written language, is revealed.

Most people have heard of the legendary Tarzan, who was rescued and then raised by the great apes of Africa. This was the first Tarzan book written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It describes how Tarzan grew and learned in the jungle, brought up by his fierce and protective foster mother, Kala. Tarzan learned so well that he grew up to become leader of his tribe of apes, only to be discovered by the outside world and his biggest adversary of all -- man.