Темы : Religion
Wonders in the Sky: Unexplained Aerial Objects From Antiquity to Modern Times
"Wonders in the Sky: Unexplained Aerial Objects from Antiquity to Modern Times" by Jacques Vallée and Chris Aubeck is a comprehensive investigation into the history of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). The book examines over 500 reports of UFO sightings from ancient times up to the year 1879, a period before the profound changes brought by the Industrial Revolution and the advent of modern … →
The Church of Jesus of Latter-Day Saints: Scriptures
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Scriptures resource offers a comprehensive collection of religious texts central to the faith, including the Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, and various study aids and proclamations. The history of these scriptures reveals a dynamic process of compilation, revision, and enhancement to make … →
Tanakh
The Tanakh, also known as the Hebrew Bible, is the canonical collection of Jewish texts, which is also a significant part of Christian scriptures. It is divided into three sections: the Torah (Teaching or Law), the Nevi'im (Prophets), and the Ketuvim (Writings). The word Tanakh is an acronym derived from these three divisions. →
Sefaria: A Living Library of Torah
Sefaria is designed as an open-source, free-content digital library, offering a wide array of Jewish texts in original languages like Hebrew, Aramaic, and Judeo-Arabic, along with translations. It serves as a "living library," relying partly on volunteers to add and translate texts. The content includes foundational Jewish texts such as the Tanakh, Talmud, Midrash, Halakhah, Kabbalah, and newer … →
Let's Welcome the Extraterrestrials
"Let's Welcome the Extraterrestrials," the third book in the Raelian series, is a compilation of Rael's responses to frequently asked questions post-publication of his first two books. It addresses apparent contradictions between his earlier messages, clarifies the Raelian stance on various topics, and offers insights into the beliefs and teachings of the Raelian Movement. The book delves into the … →
Is Genesis History?
"Is Genesis History?" is a 2017 American film directed by Thomas Purifoy Jr., which presents the perspective of Young Earth creationism. This form of creation science challenges established scientific facts regarding the origins of the universe, Earth, solar system, and life itself, advocating for a literal interpretation of the biblical narratives. The film posits that the Earth was created in … →
Internet Sacred Text Archive
The Internet Sacred Text Archive (ISTA), founded by John Bruno Hare in 1999 in Santa Cruz, California, is a website dedicated to preserving electronic public domain religious texts. Hare, a software engineer, initiated this project from his home as an intellectual challenge, digitizing over 1,000 public domain books on religion, folklore, and mythology to promote religious tolerance through … →
Extraterrestrials Took Me to Their Planet
"Extraterrestrials Took Me to Their Planet" by Claude Vorilhon, known as Raël, is a sequel to his first book, “The Book Which Tells the Truth.” In this work, Raël details his alleged encounters with extraterrestrial beings, the Elohim, claiming he was taken to their planet. Here, he received teachings about the nature of reality and human existence. The book delves into Raël's beliefs about the … →
A Gentleman’s Joyous Esotericism: Jean Sendy Above and Beyond the Ancient Aliens
In his paper A Gentleman’s Joyous Esotericism: Jean Sendy Above and Beyond the Ancient Aliens, Stefano Bigliardi discusses the work of Jean Sendy, a French esoteric writer who explored the idea of ancient astronauts and extraterrestrial intervention in human history. Bigliardi provides an overview of Sendy's life and work, including his theories on the origins of humanity, the influence of … →