The Book of Charlatans
The Book of Charlatans

Author: Jamāl al-Dīn ʿAbd al-Raḥīm al-Jawbarī

Publisher: NYU Press

Published: 2020-11-10

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 1479897639

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Uncovering the professional secrets of con artists and swindlers in the medieval Middle East The Book of Charlatans is a comprehensive guide to trickery and scams as practiced in the thirteenth century in the cities of the Middle East, especially in Syria and Egypt. The author, al-Jawbarī, was well versed in the practices he describes and may well have been a reformed charlatan himself. Divided into thirty chapters, his book reveals the secrets of everyone from “Those Who Claim to be Prophets” to “Those Who Claim to Have Leprosy” and “Those Who Dye Horses.” The material is informed in part by the author’s own experience with alchemy, astrology, and geomancy, and in part by his extensive research. The work is unique in its systematic, detailed, and inclusive approach to a subject that is by nature arcane and that has relevance not only for social history but also for the history of science. Covering everything from invisible writing to doctoring gemstones and quack medicine, The Book of Charlatans opens a fascinating window into a subculture of beggars’ guilds and professional con artists in the medieval Arab world. A bilingual Arabic-English edition.

The Charlatan
The Charlatan

Author: A. J. Laine

Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers

Published: 2023-11-10

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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When an evil spellcaster interrupts Kit’s unexciting job as a waitress, she is thrust into a world of magic and war. To her rescue arrives Aron Dunn, a regular customer of the diner with a secret, and Rhys Beckett, Aron’s comrade. Kit is introduced to the world of the Realm where magic is a lifestyle and a practiced art. An ancient prophecy suggests Kit may be in danger and a target for the enemy. With desires to return home, Kit is forced to stay in the city of Breyer until the evil targeting her can be stopped. However, in a world where the impossible becomes reality, Kit must learn to survive and protect herself before an ancient war reaches the city walls.

Prophecy
Prophecy

Author: Conrad Riker

Publisher: Conrad Riker

Published: 101-01-01

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13:

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Have you ever wondered about the role of prophecy in shaping human history and society? Are you curious about the science behind prophecy and its impact on politics, religion, and culture? "Prophecy: A Deep Dive into History, Science, and Impact" offers an unflinching look at the world of prophecy, exploring its roots in ancient civilizations, its role in major world religions, and its impact on political decision-making. It also delves into the modern prophecy industry, examining the businesses that profit from prophesies and the psychology of believing in them. - Explores prophecy's role in ancient civilizations and its impact on decision-making. - Examines the psychological, neurological, and sociological aspects of prophecy. - Analyzes the use of prophecy in various religious contexts. - Critiques infamous false prophesies and their societal effects. - Discusses prophecy's influence on politics and its historical impact. - Investigates the modern businesses profiting from prophecy. - Compares prophecy with predictive models in fields like economics and disease control. - Explores prophecy as a tool and theme in fiction. - Discusses the psychological factors behind belief in prophecy. - Speculates on the future of prophecy in the digital age. - Explores the role of A.I. and machine learning in prophecy and prediction. If you want to understand the world of prophecy from a rational, scientific perspective, this book is for you. Buy it today and immerse yourself in a world of prediction, prophecy, and power.

Ancient Prophecy
Ancient Prophecy

Author: Martti Nissinen

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 0198808550

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Annotation A study of the phenomenon of prophecy as documented in ancient Near Eastern texts and the Hebrew Bible as well as Greek sources, from the twenty-first century BCE to the second century CE.

God's Purpose for Bible Prophecy
God's Purpose for Bible Prophecy

Author: Robert A McLeod

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2013-01-03

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1449780016

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Gods purpose for prophecy is different than what our purpose for prophecy has been. Our purpose for prophecy has focused on the End Times for over forty years, but there is much more to know about prophecy than just the End Times. Knowing Gods purpose for prophecy contains essential benefits for our faith in Christ. It births faith. It gives endurance to our faith by giving us hope, and it equips us for evangelism. All this comes from prophecy? Yes, and much more.

American Prophecy
American Prophecy

Author: Val Kanchelov

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2010-12

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1449709826

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Can America's destiny be found in the Bible? Is the United States on a course that will cause a Titanic-like collision? Will the Church of Jesus Christ be able to sustain the distressed nation during the coming apocalyptical cataclysms? Using the three witnesses of the Scripture, historical logic and prophetic word given by respected and proven men of God, Val Kanchelov provides a clear map of what is going to occur in America as time wraps up. His vantage point makes historical events, with their parabolic meaning, shine with new light when applied to the prophetic course of this nation. Besides its survival manual application, American Prophecy is most of all a hope-giver. It encourages you to trust in God as the only source of victory in the final chapters of this present age, when sin and its derivatives come to fruition. www.kanchelov.com

The Charlatan's Boy
The Charlatan's Boy

Author: Jonathan Rogers

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2010-10-05

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0307458237

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“I only know one man who might be able to tell me where I come from, and that man is a liar and a fraud.” As far back as he can remember, the orphan Grady has tramped from village to village in the company of a huckster named Floyd. With his adolescent accomplice, Floyd perpetrates a variety of hoaxes and flimflams on the good citizens of the Corenwald frontier, such as the Ugliest Boy in the World act. It’s a hard way to make a living, made harder by the memory of fatter times when audiences thronged to see young Grady perform as “The Wild Man of the Feechiefen Swamp.” But what can they do? Nobody believes in feechies anymore. When Floyd stages an elaborate plot to revive Corenwalders’ belief in the mythical swamp-dwellers known as the feechiefolk, he overshoots the mark. Floyd’s Great Feechie Scare becomes widespread panic. Eager audiences become angry mobs, and in the ensuing chaos, the Charlatan’s Boy discovers the truth that has evaded him all his life—and will change his path forever.

Holy Men and Charlatans in the Ancient Novel
Holy Men and Charlatans in the Ancient Novel

Author: Stelios Panayotakis

Publisher: Barkhuis

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9491431900

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The present volume comprises the papers delivered at RICAN 6, which was held in Rethymnon, Crete, on May 30-31, 2011. The focus is placed on male and female characters in the ancient novel and related texts, both pagan and Christian; these characters are presented either as holy or as charlatans but in several cases the two categories cannot be easily distinguished from each other. The papers offer a wide and rich range of perspectives.