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In this powerful life of St. Peter the Athonite, St. Gregory Palamas reveals the story of a man who left everything behind to seek God alone—and found Him. From miraculous deliverance out of captivity to decades of extreme solitude on Mount Athos, St. Peter wages relentless spiritual warfare, conquers the passions, and rises into deep communion with God. His life becomes a living testimony of hesychasm, inner purification, and union with the divine.

In Crucible of Light, Elizabeth Drayson pulls together the epic interwoven history of the Muslim and Christian worlds over an 800-year span, taking in the conquest and re-conquest of Spain, the meteoric rise of Arabo-Norman Sicily, the Ottoman renaissance of the 16th to 18th centuries, the ebb...

Discover a different way of seeing and responding to the Coronavirus pandemic, an approach drawing on Scripture, Christian history, and the way of living, thinking, and praying revealed to us by Jesus. What are we supposed to think about the Coronavirus crisis? Some people think they know: "This...

Long ago, on a spring morning in Jerusalem, Pontius Pilate passed judgment on a mysterious preacher. Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a cross shortly after and died in agony. The effects of this verdict have reverberated throughout the world and have shaped two millennia of history. Even so, the trial remains shrouded in mystery to this day. Killing the Messiah determines why and how Pilate deemed Jesus guilty of criminal behavior and the roles played by various people in ensuring Jesus' crucifixion.

The Christian faith is a call to adventure. Be inspired by these thirty-two saints and give thanks for their faithful stories. Now go and do likewise where God has put you.

Shrouded in myth and conspiracy, the history of the Knights Templar is little understood. Geordie Torr pulls fact from fiction, revealing the astonishing tale of this military-religious order that dominated the politics of the medieval Middle East. Clearly and chronologically written, this book brings to life the legacy of this secretive order and the characters who defined the era, making it an informative and enjoyable read.

The previously untold story of Matthew’s Gospel—brought to life for today’s listeners. Matthew’s Gospel stands as the first book of the Christian Testament, visible to all the world for almost two thousand years. But there is something hidden in Matthew’s Gospel. The document was not written at one time by one person—it is an edited document, bringing together different sources of tradition. The Hidden Gospel of Matthew: Annotated and Explained takes listeners deep into the text to find the words and events that have the strongest connection to the historical Jesus.

For generations, the Black Church stood at the center of Black American life. It was more than a place of worship. It was a school, a refuge, a political engine, a cultural anchor, and a moral voice in a country that often denied Black people dignity, protection, and justice. But something changed. In What Happened to the Black Church?, Marcelle Cooper traces the historic rise, influence, struggles, and transformation of one of the most important institutions in American history.

A biblical companion to the happy life! Learn how Gnostic dualism invaded the church, killed the party and taught you the world was evil. Religious mindsets of dualism have blinded us to the God-given joys and pleasures of this world. We have often separated our spirituality from earthiness. But did Jesus really condemn all enjoyment of this world? Is God the creator or the enemy of this world's delights? In this scandalous upcoming book, John Crowder exposes the encroachment of Gnosticism over 2,000 years of church history...

Uncover the ancient history of a marginalized religious sect that defied ruthless emperors to claim the Mediterranean. Born in the chaotic political tensions of antiquity, this underdog story traces how a tiny faction within Second Temple Judaism sparked a massive cultural transformation...

Uncover the dramatic religious history of mystics and defiant martyrs who shaped modern global spirituality. Perfect for your morning commute or a contemplative evening of mindful listening, this sweeping historical journey reveals how ordinary people faced violent persecution, doubt, and social...

Explore the epic religious history of a persecuted Judean sect that evolved into a global superpower. Perfect for your daily commute, this deeply researched narrative transforms complex cultural evolution into a thrilling auditory journey. Experience the fierce political pressures and ordinary...

Experience the dramatic European history that shattered Western Christendom and ignited a sweeping religious revolution. Follow the bold reformers, powerful popes, and ordinary believers who challenged the absolute authority of the late medieval church. Perfect for your daily commute or a...

Explore the turbulent religious history and political conflict behind Jerusalem's most fiercely contested sacred space. Whether commuting to work or settling in for an immersive deep dive into global antiquity, this narrative transports you to the tense, awe-inspiring heart of ancient devotion...

Experience the epic rise and fall of a medieval superpower as steppe nomads and Slavic farmers forge a mighty empire. Perfect for an immersive commute, this dramatic European history explores how a rising Balkan state fought to survive and eventually challenge the Eastern Roman Empire for...

Descend into ancient Rome’s subterranean archaeology to uncover the real history of early Christian burials and myth. This atmospheric audio journey transports armchair travelers beneath the bustling imperial capital into miles of tunnels carved from soft rock. Perfect for a reflective commute...

Unearth ancient Roman history and subterranean archaeology to explore a sprawling shadow metropolis built for the dead. Perfect for an immersive morning commute or deep focused learning, this atmospheric journey navigates the vast burial galleries that mirrored the empire above. Transition from...

Explore the ultimate sacred space in religious history, where seventeen centuries of faith, power, and empire collide. Perfect for your morning commute or focused Sunday listening, this immersive audio journey transports you directly to the ancient streets of Jerusalem. Stand at the epicenter of...

Explore how royal ambition and religious persecution transformed medieval Iberia into a dark global empire. Perfect for your daily commute or deep-focus learning, this gripping European history narrative separates documented fact from legendary myth. Discover the chilling truth behind the rise...

Explore history’s most debated religious relic where the fierce collision of modern science and ancient faith unfolds. Perfect for an inquisitive commute or an afternoon of deep learning, this calm, objective historical investigation navigates the exact crossroads of devotion and profound...