From the late first century to the end of late antiquity, three rival traditions--pagan, Jewish, and Christian--found themselves at odds over one issue in particular: the nature of the relationship between divine reality and the material world. In this context, the Evangelist John constructed his bios of Jesus as a narrative apologia addressed primarily to Jews whose objection to the worship of Jesus was essentially the same as their longstanding objection to pagan iconic worship....

By the end of the nineteenth century, the world was ready to adopt the gold standard out of concerns of national power, prestige, and anti-English competition. Yet although the gold standard allowed countries to enact a virtual single world currency, the years before World War I were not a time of unfettered liberal economics and one-world, one-market harmony. Outside of Europe, the gold standard became a tool for nationalists and protectionists primarily interested in growing domestic ind...

Are you Low in Conscientiousness?Are you trying to achieve certain goals or build a business but find that you are not disciplined, are unorganized and procrastinate on the most important tasks?If you answered “YES!” then don't worry you are not alone, thousands of people struggle with these problems on a daily basis. The key to overcoming these problems is to increase your level of conscientiousness.You’re about to discover the Underlying Trait o...

High-Ticket Coach: Mastering the Art of Premium Coaching ServicesWelcome to "High-Ticket Coach: Mastering the Art of Premium Coaching Services" – your definitive guide to stepping into the world of elite coaching, where profound impact and substantial income converge.Are you a coach with the passion to serve and the vision to create transformative change? This audiobook is your passport to becoming a high-ticket coach – an expert who not only guides individuals towards their ...

AirBNB Investing Guide: A Guide on How to Build a Lucrative Rental Business. Learn Tips on How to Maximize Your Profits and Minimize Your RisksAirbnb has revolutionized the travel and hospitality industry and created opportunities for individuals to invest in the sharing economy. With the right strategy and preparation, Airbnb investing can be a lucrative and fulfilling venture.In this audiobook, we explore the world of Airbnb investing and provide a comprehensive guide to un...

After the success of the D-Day landings, the Allied forces were bogged down in a bloody stalemate in Normandy. On 25 July 1944, General Bradley launched Operation Cobra to break the deadlock.What followed was one of the most decisive months of World War II, as US forces punched a hole in the German frontline and began a spectacular advance. As Patton's Third Army poured into Brittany and raced south to the Loire, the German army was threatened with encirclement. By...

The tanks used during the Spanish Civil War are not often examined in any great detail, and are often labeled as little more than test vehicles in a convenient proving ground before World War II.But, with groundbreaking research, armor expert Steven J Zaloga takes a fresh look at the tanks deployed in Spain, examining how future tanks and armored tactics were shaped and honed by the crews' experiences, and how Germany was able to benefit from these lessons while th...

The Japanese Army used tanks to great effect in the build-up to World War II.Inspired by European designs, in the 1920s and 1930s an innovative Japanese tank program facilitated their campaigns in China prior to the Pacific War. During the ensuing war against the Allies tanks were deployed imaginatively in jungle terrain previously thought impassable by such vehicles, being integral in Malaya and the capture of Singapore.Steven J Zaloga uses detailed and co...

A highly illustrated account of the Panzer offensive in Lorraine.In the wake of the defeat in Normandy in the summer of 1944, Hitler planned to stymie the Allied advance by cutting off Patton's Third Army in the Lorraine with a great Panzer offensive. But Patton's aggressive tactics continued to thwart German plans and led to a series of violent armored battles.The battle-hardened Wehrmacht confronted the better-equipped and better-trained US Army. The Germ...

The M8 light armored car was the only significant wheeled combat vehicle used by the US Army in World War II.In conjunction with the lightly armed utility version, the M20, it was the staple of the army's cavalry squadrons for use in reconnaissance and scouting. First entering combat in Italy in 1943, it was widely used throughout the campaign in northwest Europe, though its off-road performance was found to be wanting.This book describes the design and dev...

The Soviet Army hastily developed the T-62 in a struggle to compete against the rapid proliferation of NATO tanks in the 1960s.It was essentially a modification of the widely-manufactured T-55 tank with the addition of a new 115mm gun. Within the USSR itself, the T-62 was quickly superseded, but it was widely exported, becoming a critical component of the Egyptian and Syrian armies in the 1973 Yom Kippur conflict and heavily influenced later designs of the M1 Abram...

From bestselling and award-winning authors Steven Barnes and Dr. Charles Johnson comes The Eightfold Path, a graphic novel anthology of interconnected Afrofuturistic parables inspired by the teachings of Buddha, illustrated by Bryan Christopher Moss.Eight strangers—looking for enlightenment from an ancient spiritual teacher—are trapped in a cave high in the mountains on their way to his temple. One of his acolytes directs them to each tell a story...