Mark S. Smith Livres

The harrowing journey of Hershl Sperling unfolds as he survives five concentration camps, including the notorious Treblinka, where over 800,000 entered but fewer than seventy escaped. His struggle and resilience are chronicled through a long-lost account he wrote after liberation, discovered posthumously. Mark S. Smith traces Hershl's life from his Polish childhood to his tragic end in Scotland, highlighting the enduring psychological scars faced by Holocaust survivors and the profound impact of their experiences.

Exploring the complexities of the Garden of Eden narrative, this book delves into the evolution of the concept of "the Fall" within Jewish tradition prior to Christianity. It challenges conventional interpretations by highlighting the absence of explicit references to sin in Genesis 3, suggesting that the text addresses the human condition rather than punishment. Through a detailed analysis of Genesis chapters 3, 4, and 6, the author argues that these passages ultimately support the doctrine of original sin, prompting readers to reflect on their own interpretations and questions.

Can You save Hachiman from chaos? Hachiman is in great danger. The Shogun's control is slipping. Bandits roam the land freely and barbarian invaders have begun to raid across the borders. All this because the Dai-Katana, the Shogun's great sword, has been stolen from the Shogun. YOU are the Shogun's champion, a young Samurai. Your mission is to recover this wondrous sword from Ikiru, the Master of Shadows, deep in the Pit of Demons. Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need. You have a choice of warrior skills which will affect the outcome of your mission. There are Honour points to be won and lost. YOU decide which route to follow, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.

God in Translation offers a substantial, extraordinarily broad survey of ancient attitudes toward deities, from the Late Bronze Age through ancient Israel and into the New Testament. Looking closely at relevant biblical texts and at their cultural contexts, Mark S. Smith demonstrates that the biblical attitude toward deities of other cultures is not uniformly negative, as is commonly supposed. He traces the historical development of Israel's "one-god worldview, " linking it to the rise of the surrounding Mesopotamian empires. Smith's study also produces evidence undermining a common modern assumption among historians of religion that polytheism is tolerant while monotheism is prone to intolerance and violence.