From his predictions about life and death in the Middle French court of Catherine de' Medici to his uncannily suggestive preconceptions of World War II, Michel de Nostradamus has aroused continual fascination-and commercialization-in the West. Today, many search his elliptical "centuries"-or collected verses-for new truths about 9/11 and End Times, while supermarket tabloids routinely falsify and exploit his pronouncements. What is the difference between prophecy and prediction, and how has it led to a misuse of the ideas of Nostradamus, as well as those of other post-biblical prognosticators? What is the nature of the oracular tradition in the West-stretching back to the oracle at Delphi-and how can Nostradamus be understood from this perspective? In The Essential Nostradamus, the highly regarded spiritual thinker and writer Richard Smoley provides a true sourcebook in the life and messages of one of history's most peculiar figures. This volume offers a host of advantages beyond other collections of Nostradamus's work. Many commentators on Nostradamus take liberties in their translations, further confusing the matter of what the prophetic quatrains actually said. In The Essential Nostradamus, Smoley presents a fresh, scholarly, and literal translation of Nostradamus's Middle French, allowing readers to make their own determination as to the passages' historical references and accuracy. Smoley also supplies detailed commentary on Nostradamus's key quatrains, with a sharp eye toward the political and social events of the writer's era-elements that many commentators overlook or fail to grasp. An authoritative biographical essay-highlighting Nostradamus's separate roles as physician, astrologer, and prognosticator-rounds out the volume to create a truly essential exposition of the work of one of Western culture's most mysterious men.

In this uniquely serious and accessible introduction to the life and work of the mysterious 16th-century seer Nostradamus, Smoley provides a true source book in the life and messages of one of history's most peculiar figures.

This exciting new book from Peter Lemesurier presents the most up-to-date research on Nostradamus in a simple, accessible way. The book begins with an up-to-the-minute biography of Nostradamus’ extraordinary life, including recently discovered facts, and explains his special relevance to 1999 and the new Millennium. Nostradamus’ working methods are explained; his past prophetic bull’s-eyes are described, and then Peter Lemesurier unravels dates and powerful prophecies for the ‘coming’ decades. In this fascinating guide you will discover how to interpret the prophecies yourself and how to date and sequence prophecies for the future

This is the Little Nostradamus Book that Can. It provides a quick and comprehensive look at the Life of Nostradamus. Plus an A List of his greatest prophecies: Past, Present and Future.This is a rare little book giving you the low-down on a big subject: Nostradamus, the man, his magical practices and a comprehensive overview of his greatest past, present, near future and distant future prophecies. This book presents a quick exploration of prophecies directly affecting you sooner than you can imagine. The Essential Nostradmus will tell you about:* Nostradamus' mysterious double life and forbidden magical practices that opened his eyes to see the future.* Prophecies over four centuries old that described in clear detail the flaming impact of hijacked jets into New York's World Trade Center towers on 11 September 2001, the US invasion and occupation of Iraq and the rise of the "black terror" called ISIS.* A second cold war threatens a Third World War. * Extraterrestrial first contact and the human colonization of the stars.* Nostradamus' visions foresee a 21st century either afflicted by planetary ecological catastrophe or blessed by a millennium of peace. The choice is ours.

Who wouldn't want to know the answer to the question: "WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT?" For hundreds of years, philosophers, scientists, and mystics have studied the enigmatic writings of the great prognosticator Nostradamus for clues as to what our future holds. Drawing upon recent investigations undertaken by government agencies, major corporations, and noted works by world-renowned researchers, this book contains never-before revealed predictions for the years 2003-2025 -- including a haunting reference to the September 11 attacks on the Twin Towers in one of Nostradamus's most famous quatrains. Arranged in chronological year-by-year order of events, predictions range from the future of science and technology, to drastic changes in climate, population explosions, political upheaval, and social and cultural milestones for humanity. For all those who wish to know the foretold destiny of our world in the next quarter century, this is a must-have guide for the future.

Will life on earth really come crashing to a halt on December 21, 2012? Will solar storms trigger devastating earthquakes and volcanoes that obliterate humankind? Will a large-scale science experiment go awry, destroying our civilization? Is Earth on a collision course with an obscure planet? Will any of these events herald the end of the world? Dr. Raymond C. Hundley analyzes the predictions of the ten most prominent apocalyptic theories in the 2012 doomsday movement. He investigates the claims of scientists, theologians, mathematicians, technologists, and ancient prophets along with the credibility and probability of each theory. The 2012 predictions of the Mayan calendar are considered alongside the parallel calculations of 16th century astrologer Nostradamus. Dr. Hundley takes a close look at the speculation originating everywhere, from evangelical Christianity to secular academia. Will the World End in 2012? Dr. Hundley’s conclusion may be what you least expect. He challenges Christians to respond to these predictions not with fear, but with hope and joy. For believers and nonbelievers alike, Hundley’s logical evaluation of Earth’s potential demise provides a fascinating road map of where our civilization could be heading and how we can prepare our hearts and minds for what lies ahead.