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When scholars study the history of the ancient Near East, several wars that had extremely brutal consequences (at least by modern standards) often stand out. Forced removal of entire populations, sieges that decimated entire cities, and wanton destruction of property were all tactics used by the various peoples of the ancient Near East against each other, but the Assyrians were the first people to make war a science.

St Isaac of Nineveh (7th c.), or Isaac the Syrian, is renowned for his spiritual writings. After only five months as bishop of Nineveh, he returned to a life of solitary stillness in the desert of modern-day Iran. His Spiritual Homilies (homilies 1-6 in PPS 11) quickly became treasured throughout the Christian world, not only inspiring monastic and spiritual life through the ages, but influencing culture more broadly, as in the works of Dostoevsky.

A voice crying in the wilderness.The Nineveh Ninety-Nine Ministries Podcast exists to call the wandering, the wounded, and the weary back home into the arms of the Father.This podcast confronts the epidemic no one wants to talk about —pornography, shame, secret sin, and the deep wounds men carry in silence.Through biblical teaching, personal testimonies, and Spirit-led conversations, Stephen M. invites listeners into the healing that only Jesus can bring.This is a place of:• truth that breaks chains• grace that restores• freedom that lasts• hope that reaches the darkest placesHere, ...

Twenty-year-old Charley Austin travels a torn and troubled world as the star drummer and lyricist for the famous Christian rock band, DelivRus. He has musical gifts and a clear mission from God. And that mission makes him a big problem for Lucky Zebul. Zebul implements a sinister and depraved plan to crush the vulnerable rock star and put an end to the bands Godly influence in the world.

Nineveh was an age-old Assyrian city in Upper Mesopotamia, near Mosul in modern-day Northern Iraq. It was the capital and biggest city of the Neo-Assyrian Empire, and the world's biggest city for some decades, and is on the eastern bank of the Tigris River. It's now a prevalent name for the portion of Mosul that's on the Tigris' eastern bank, and it is also the name of the nation's Nineveh Governorate. It was the world's largest city for about 50 years till it was sacked by a union of its previous subject tribes.

Jonah runs from God's call, seeking to escape his divine assignment and chart his own path. However, God sends a violent storm that threatens to destroy the ship he boards. The terrified sailors cast lots, discovering Jonah as the cause of their peril. Jonah admits his disobedience and suggests they throw him overboard to calm the sea.

Thirteen-year-old Michael, has always lived a normal life, that is, until he begins to see strange things. His father gives him a mysterious necklace and warns him to never take it off. Telling him of the gemstone's origin, an ancient city called Amethyst; a nonexistent city-or so he thinks. Following the sudden death of his father, Michael questions everything. He receives an epiphany that leads him to believe, his father might be in the city of Amethyst.

Dynasties, city empires, gods, and legends - all of these were first developed in the lush region of Mesopotamia thousands of years ago, but how did one strip of land become home to some of the most impactful empires in history? Discover a time when mankind was trying to make sense of the world around them but managed to create mighty empires that still maintain an influence on our lives today. Learn about the lives of the rulers, artisans, and warriors who introduced literacy, farming, and sophisticated warfare to the ancient world.

Chief Rich Bitch was founded by Nineveh Madsen, a former Edward R. Murrow award winning journalist who spent 10+ years working as a television news anchor and reporter for FOX & NBC affiliates. Her next decade of employment was spent leading growth in a network security company, helping them 4X revenue to multiple 8-figures. She now serves as the company's board of advisor. Nineveh is the co-owner and COO of Supra Human, leading RevOps, the executive suite, client experience, and brand marketing. Over the span of 18 months, she played a pivotal role in helping the company reach 7-figures in ...

Step into a world of towering walls and clattering chariots in the great, roaring city of Nineveh! It was a place famous for being big, strong, and very, very mean. But God saw the city’s unkindness and chose a brave messenger, Nahum, to deliver a powerful warning. Join Nahum on a thrilling journey as he speaks God’s message of justice. Discover how the proud city, which roared like a lion, would crumble and fall, and how, even in the midst of a mighty storm, God always has a promise of peace and comfort for His people.

The Assyrians were the first people to make war a science. When the Assyrians are mentioned, images of war and brutality are among the first that come to mind, despite the fact that their culture prospered for nearly 2,000 years. A historical survey of ancient Assyrian culture reveals that although they were the supreme warriors of their time, they were also excellent merchants, diplomats, and highly literate people who recorded their history and religious rituals and ideology in great detail.

Calling all explorers of God’s great stories! Join Peter, Mary, and their dog, Hank, in a new series of adventures from M. J. Thomas, author of the beloved The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series, as they follow an ancient map to travel back in time to key moments in Biblical history. The...

Cuando los estudiosos estudian la historia del antiguo Cercano Oriente, a menudo se destacan varias guerras que tuvieron consecuencias extremadamente brutales (al menos para los estándares modernos). La eliminación forzada de poblaciones enteras, los asedios que diezmaron ciudades enteras y la destrucción ilícita de propiedades fueron tácticas utilizadas por los diversos pueblos del antiguo Cercano Oriente unos contra otros, pero los asirios fueron los primeros en hacer de la guerra una ciencia.

An impactful book filled with decades of applicable real-life wisdom. Which Path: 55 Life Lessons contains teachings gained from first-hand experiences; it explains the gift of silence and explains how to answer duplicitous questions without ensnaring yourself. It covers the risks associated with drinking alcoholic beverages without setting a drinking limit. There are lessons on displaying fear, intimidation, and confronting bullies. This book talks about unhealthy relationships, opportunistic friendships, and setting boundaries to safeguard loved ones from potential predators.