This book provides a collection of inspiring meditations on the Christian faith, designed to encourage readers to cultivate a deeper spiritual life. Written by a respected theologian and pastor, these reflections offer guidance and support for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with God. A great resource for anyone looking for spiritual guidance and inspiration.
This volume is a faithful reprint of the original 1891 edition, preserving the historical and cultural context of its time. It offers insights into the themes of faith and spirituality, showcasing the enduring impact of the gospel. Readers can expect a rich exploration of religious narratives and teachings that have shaped beliefs over the years. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of religious thought and its implications in society.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian Britain, the narrative explores the ambitious attempts to reclaim and reinterpret the ancient world. It delves into the cultural, social, and political challenges faced during this era, revealing the complexities and ultimate failures of these endeavors. Through a critical lens, the book examines the interplay between history and imperial aspirations, highlighting the tensions between nostalgia and reality in the Victorian pursuit of the past.
For centuries the city of Alexandria Beneath the Mountains was a meeting point of East and West. Then it vanished. In 1833 it was discovered in Afghanistan by the unlikeliest person imaginable: Charles Masson, an ordinary working-class boy from London turned deserter, pilgrim, doctor, archaeologist and highly respected scholar. On the way into one of history's most extraordinary stories, Masson would take tea with kings, travel with holy men and become the master of a hundred disguises; he would see things no westerner had glimpsed before and few have glimpsed since. He would spy for the East India Company and be suspected of spying for Russia at the same time, for this was the era of the Great Game, when imperial powers confronted each other in these staggeringly beautiful lands. Masson discovered tens of thousands of pieces of Afghan history, including the 2,000-year-old Bimaran golden casket, which has upon it the earliest known face of the Buddha. He would be offered his own kingdom; he would change the world, and the world would destroy him. This is a wild journey through nineteenth-century India and Afghanistan, with impeccably researched storytelling that shows us a world of espionage and dreamers, ne'er-do-wells and opportunists, extreme violence both personal and military, and boundless hope. At the edge of empire, amid the deserts and the mountains, it is the story of an obsession passed down the centuries.-- Publisher's description