Revelation
Title | Revelation PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Canongate Books |
Pages | 60 |
Release | 1999-01-01 |
Genre | Bibles |
ISBN | 0857861018 |
The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.
The Japanese Myths
Title | The Japanese Myths PDF eBook |
Author | Joshua Frydman |
Publisher | Thames & Hudson |
Pages | 291 |
Release | 2022-04-07 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0500777349 |
This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of Japan, to medieval tales of vengeful ghosts, through to the modern-day reincarnation of ancient deities as the heroes of mecha anime. While many around the world love Japans cultural exports, few are familiar with Japans unique mythology - enriched by Shinto, Buddhism and regional folklore. Mythology remains a living, evolving part of Japanese society, and the ways in which the people of Japan understand their myths are very different today even from a century ago, let alone over a millennium into the past. Offering much more than any competing overview of Japanese mythology, The Japanese Myths not only retells the ancient stories but also considers their place within the patterns of Japanese religions, culture and history, helping readers to understand the deep links between past and present in Japan, and the ways these myths live and grow. Joshua Frydman takes the very earliest written myths in the Kojiki and the Nihonshoki as his starting point, and from there traces Japans mythology through to post-war State Shinto, the rise of the manga industry in the 1960s, J-horror and modern-day myths. Reinventions and retellings of myth are present across all genres of contemporary Japanese culture, from its auteur cinema to renowned video games such as Okami. This book is for anyone interested in Japan, as knowing its myths allows readers to understand and appreciate its culture in a new light.
The Spirit of Python
Title | The Spirit of Python PDF eBook |
Author | Jentezen Franklin |
Publisher | Charisma Media |
Pages | 255 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1621362205 |
New York Times best-selling author Jentezen Franklin is back with a message that will inspire you to break free and reclaim a life of passion, purpose, and praise.
Dragons, Gods & Spirits from Chinese Mythology
Title | Dragons, Gods & Spirits from Chinese Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | Tao Tao Liu Sanders |
Publisher | Hachette Children's Books Australia |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Legends, Chinese |
ISBN | 9780340266502 |
Gods, Demons & Spirits
Title | Gods, Demons & Spirits PDF eBook |
Author | Dr. Abraham Kovoor |
Publisher | Jaico Publishing House |
Pages | 350 |
Release | 2000-03-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 8172242166 |
Gods, Demons and Spirits is a worthy successor to the bestseller BEGONE GODMEN. In it, Dr. Abraham Kovoor, the famed rationalist, continues his relentless crusade against charlatans and miraclemen with greater vigour. It is a scathing exposure of the conning methods employed by pseudo-gods, bogus gurus and assorted fakes to entrap their gullible victims.
Gods, Spirits, Cosmic Guardians
Title | Gods, Spirits, Cosmic Guardians PDF eBook |
Author | Hilary Evans |
Publisher | |
Pages | 310 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN |
Unclean Spirits
Title | Unclean Spirits PDF eBook |
Author | Chuck Wendig |
Publisher | Abaddon Books |
Pages | 439 |
Release | 2013-05-08 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1849975426 |
Life begins when your boss is killed. Five years ago, Cason Cole walked away from his wife and son and became a chew toy to an actual god. Now, as the being he both loves and hates lies dying at his feet, the explosion still ringing in his ears, Cason is finally free. For the past thirty years, gods and monsters have walked among us, making us their pawns and playthings. But mortals aren’t the poor things they were in aeons past. It’s time for payback. Includes Bonus Novella Drag Hunt by Pat Kelleher Someone has stolen Coyote’s penis. His quest to retrieve it—his latest victim, Richard Greene, in tow—will drag him into a terrifying conspiracy. Saving the world is going to take everything in his bag of tricks—and he’s suffering from the ultimate performance anxiety. “Ultra-twisted.” Charlie Jane Anders, io9 “A grittier version of American Gods... Unclean Spirits is a lesson in how to write godpunk.” Starburst Magazine “There is a powerful edge to Wendig’s writing, a unique voice that stands apart. This voice is dark, gritty, dirty almost, but elegant and rich and absorbing.” SFBook Reviews