Roman Religion and the Cult of Diana at Aricia
Roman Religion and the Cult of Diana at Aricia

Author: C. M. C. Green

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780521851589

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The sanctuary dedicated to Diana at Aricia flourished from the Bronze age to the second century CE. From its archaic beginnings in the wooded crater beside the lake known as the 'mirror of Dianea' it grew into a grand Hellenistic-style complex that attracted crowds of pilgrims and the sick. Diana was also believed to confer power on leaders. This book examines the history of Diana's cult and healing sanctuary, which remained a significant and wealthy religious center for more than a thousand years. It sheds new light on Diana herself, on the use of rational as well as ritual healing in the sanctuary, on the subtle distinctions between Latin religious sensibility and the more austere Roman practice, and on the interpenetration of cult and politics in Latin and Roman history.

Daughter of Destiny
Daughter of Destiny

Author: Jennifer Thomas

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2023-02-09

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1098075404

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Daughter of Destiny: Final Victory is the culmination of various trials and tribulations and ultimate victory. Take a journey into the lessons, revelations, and blessings of a woman after GodaEUR(tm)s own heart. You will learn ways to overcome barriers such as fear, self-doubt, tested faith, rejection, bullying, and social chaos. You will learn how to pray your way through lifeaEUR(tm)s most difficult circumstances and how to practice patience and humility in the face of adversity. The Holy Bible teaches us that aEURoewe wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of the world, against spiritual wickedness in high placesaEUR (Eph. 6:12 KJV). In this final Daughter of Destiny, it would help you focus your attention on ways to prepare for spiritual warfare. You will be to aEURoeput on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devilaEUR (Eph. 6:11KJV). Peace and freedom await those who stand firm in the midst of arduous battles.

Dearly Beloved
Dearly Beloved

Author: Mary Jo Putney

Publisher: Zebra Books

Published: 2019-06-25

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 1420148192

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LOVE MUST FIND A WAY . . . A sheltered life in the countryside has left Diana Lindsay restless to see the wider world, for both herself and the son she is raising alone. She cannot marry, but perhaps as a courtesan she will find love and protection despite her painful past. Gathering her courage, she moves to London—and finds herself the city’s most desired woman, as admired for her charm as for her beauty. But it is one man who captivates her—handsome, haunted, and harboring a secret as deep as her own . . . Bound by the sins of his youth, Gervase Brandelin, the Viscount St. Aubyn, has spent his adulthood seeking redemption through service to England. Now a spymaster, he can allow nothing to distract him from his duty. But when he meets Diana, his burdens seem to lift. Though she can never truly be his alone, their genuine love fills him with hope, until a treacherous deceit—and a deadly enemy—threatens to tear them apart forever . . . Praise for Mary Jo Putney’s Rogues Redeemed series “A compelling story that neatly balances dangerous adventures and passionate romance.” —Booklist “A thrilling, romantic tale.” —Bookpage, Top Pick of the Month “Putney’s multifaceted and well-developed characters add depth to this romance, which is complete with the trials of war and the promise of future series installments.” —Publishers Weekly

Breathing Under Water
Breathing Under Water

Author: Richard Rohr

Publisher: Franciscan Media

Published: 2013-11-04

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1616361573

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The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous is America's most significant and authentic contribution to the history of spirituality, says Richard Rohr. He makes a case that the Twelve Steps relate well to Christian teaching and can rescue people who are drowning in addiction and may not even realize it. To survive the tidal wave of compulsive behavior and addiction, Christians must learn to breathe under water and discover God's love and compassion. In this exploration of Twelve Step spirituality, Rohr identifies the Christian principles in the Twelve Steps, connecting The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous with the gospel. He draws on talks he has given for over twenty years to people in recovery and those who counsel and live with people with addictive behavior. Rohr offers encouragement for becoming interiorly alive and inspiration for making one's life manageable for dealing with the codependence and dysfunction (sin) rampant in our society.

Messenger From God: A Story of Fate and Faith
Messenger From God: A Story of Fate and Faith

Author: Sam Leonard

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-04-14

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 1483410102

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An unbelievable rescue is captured by a passerby with a camcorder. The video goes viral making Jesse Syms an instant media superstar - The Messenger From God. Convinced by the Reverend Money to make a series of church tours Jesse meets Sarah Thomas. Despite their different race, cultural values, and religious beliefs, they fall deeply in love and engage in a highly passionate and intensely sexual affair. With his ex-wife determined to expose him as a fraud, Jesse's life spirals into utter hopelessness. Guided by her faith Sarah tries desperately to save him. Jesse's saga culminates with him confronting his own spirituality.