This book examines the manner in which native peoples of the first millennium in the Southeast US cooperated to form larger and more permanent villages, using the famous archaeological site of Crystal River in west-central Florida as a case study.

What a thrill to find that the storyline [of Scripture] is the exaltation of Christ through the redemption of man! With thoughtful prose and a warm style, Ryan Dalgliesh makes this truth real For The reader. I encourage you to let Ryan help you see God's plan unfolding in the Scriptures! -Dr. Steven Smith, Southwestern Baptist Theological Have you ever wondered why Christ died for sins? Or maybe you have been confused by seemingly strange events in the Old Testament. Author Ryan Dalgliesh has an explanation, and it is the wonderful consistency of God. Before God even began to create the universe, he established the plan of salvation for mankind through his Son. From the beginning, God has revealed that plan over and over, recording those prophecies in the Scriptures through the hands of holy men. From the first animal slaughtered as Adam and Eve were forced to leave the Garden of Eden, To Malachi prophesying the arrival of John the Baptist, The Old Testament is a vivid tribute to God's love and provision for humanity. With a strong devotion To The Scriptures mixed with a little artistic license, The Shadow is both an exciting and thought-provoking experience, giving readers a deeper appreciation For The stories in the Old Testament. Ryan's vibrant exposition will inspire readers to search for more of the hundreds of prophecies that give witness To The truth. See how God foretold of his plan in stories like: - the Flood and Noah's ark - the Passover - the manna from heaven - Jacob's ladder - Jonah in the belly of the fish - and many more...