The Book of Jubilees is the most advanced pre-Christian representative of the Midrashic tendency, which had already been at work in the Old Testament Chronicles. As the chronicler had rewritten the history of Israel and Judah from the standpoint of the Priests' Code, so our author re-edited from the Pharisaic standpoint of his time the history of the world from the creation to the publication of the Law on Sinai. His work constitutes the oldest commentary in the world on Genesis and part of Exodus, an enlarged Targum on these books, in which difficulties in the biblical narration are solved, gaps supplied, dogmatically offensive elements removed and the genuine spirit of later Judaism infused into the primitive history of the world.
Microbial Ecology of Foods, Volume I: Factors Affecting Life and Death of Microorganisms presents valuable background information on the theoretical aspects of food microbiology. It is divided into 14 chapters that focus on the environmental factors affecting food microorganisms. These factors are temperature, irradiation, water activity, pH, acidity, organic acids, curing salts, antibiotics, gases, packaging, and cleaning systems. Each chapter explores the scientific principles of the specific environmental factor; methods of measurement; and effects on growth and viability of spoilage organisms and pathogens. The chapters also look into the control measures and interrelationships with the other factors. Some of the chapters deal with the effects of cell injury on survival and recovery of microorganisms in food and the metabolic aspects of mixed microbial populations. In each chapter, the reader has been directed to appropriate key publications for further study. This volume is particularly suitable as an undergraduate or postgraduate textbook for students who have had at least one course in general microbiology.
The Pistis Sophia is a gnostic book thought to have originated from the 4th century C.E. It focuses first on the risen Christ teaching his disciples plus the two Mary's about the lower mysteries and then goes on to explain the higher mysteries of gnostic belief. The figure of Sophia is prevalent in this text.
The Complete Treatise on Gold - Unknown - This is an alchemical tract, author unknown, although it does at one point mention a date during the 17th Century. Basically, it discusses gold; extracting its virtue, gold oil, how to make potable gold, etc.
The Simon Necronomicon - Unknown - The Simon Necronomicon is a grimoire written by an unknown author, with an introduction by a man identified only as 'Simon'. Materials presented in the book are a blend of ancient Middle Eastern mythological elements, with allusions to the writings of H. P. Lovecraft and Aleister Crowley, woven together with a story about a man known as the 'Mad Arab'. Much of the book is a collection of magic rituals and conjurations, with many incantations and seals being described. Most of these are intended to ward off evil or to invoke the Elder Gods to one's aid. Some of them are curses to be used against one's enemies. The incantations are written in a mixture of English and more ancient languages, with a few possible misspellings in the romanization of the archaic words. There are also several words that do not appear to be from any known language. The many magical seals in the book pertain to particular gods and demons, and are used when invoking or summoning the entity with which each is associated. In some cases there are specific instructions on how to inscribe the seals and amulets, including the materials that should be used and the time of day for their creation; in other cases, only the seal itself is given.
Many people do not understand that we not only need "grace," but we also need the "law;" it can cause confusion. Consequently, we have two groups: • one that says all we need is “grace.” • while the other says all we need is the “law.” They both are wrong. We need “grace,” and we need the “law;” they go together. We need “grace” first, which is the blood of YAHUSHUA, to cleanse us from our sins because we did not keep the “law;” we transgressed the “law.” It is because we transgressed the “law” that we are given death. The Father sentenced us to death, this death being in the lake of fire, eternal death. All of creation was lost due to our sins, and we all have come short of the glory of YAHUAH; He sent His Son, YAHUSHUA, to shed His blood and to bring us out from under the death sentence. If transgressing the “law” got us in all of this trouble, then when YAHUSHUA came; sacrificed Himself and shed His blood, it caused us to have our past sins forgiven. This being the case, why would we continue to break the “law?” That is what got us in trouble in the first place. To avoid repeating this mistake, we must begin to keep the “law.” This book shows the importance of both; we need “grace” first and then the “law.” We will examine the writings of the Apostle Paul and see he was not speaking against the “law.” He was telling us because we had this death sentence hanging over our heads and we transgressed the “law” of YAHUAH: 1. Keeping the "law" is not going to help; 2. A "circumcision" is not going to help us; 3. Keeping the "Sabbath" day is not going to help us; 4. Keeping the "Feast days" will not help us. Those things are part of the “law” and we must do them but we have a problem coming out of the gate. We have transgressed the “law” of YAHUAH; therefore, we are “lawbreakers.” We need the blood to get back on track: on the road to righteousness and holiness, before our ELOHIM. There are many layers to unpack regarding “Grace and Law;” Get ready to dive deep into what will finally bring understanding to what it is all about. Remember, when it comes to whether we should keep the “law” and do away with “grace” or should we be under “grace” and do away with the “law?” We need them both. It is the blood of YAHUSHUA that justifies us and it is the “law” that will maintain our justification.
This story takes you into the underworld of Mob related prostitution. Seen through the eyes of The Drivers who protect these girls while earning lots of money for their bosses. The story involves violence sex and money. This story will enlighten you and change your thinking forever. It may be called the oldest profession but it is still a profession that wont go away. A must read book.
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