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Focusing on the communal aspect of scripture, this book argues that the Bible is primarily addressed to the believing community rather than individuals. Tom Holland presents a compelling case that modern interpretations have overlooked the community's essential role in God's plan, leading to misreadings of key texts. This shift has resulted in a diminished experience of the promises of scripture for those living as a Spirit-filled people. Written for non-academic readers, the updated edition offers insights into the importance of community in understanding biblical teachings.

'If great books encourage you to look at the world in an entirely new way, then Dominion is a very great book indeed . . . Written with terrific learning, enthusiasm and good humour, Holland's book is not just supremely provocative, but often very funny' Sunday Times

Originally published: Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 1998.

The Roman Republic was the most remarkable state in history. What began as a small community of peasants camped among marshes and hills ended up ruling the known world. Rubicon paints a vivid portrait of the Republic at the climax of its greatness - the same greatness which would herald the catastrophe of its fall. It is a story of incomparable drama. This was the century of Julius Caesar, the gambler whose addiction to glory led him to the banks of the Rubicon, and beyond; of Cicero, whose defence of freedom would make him a byword for eloquence; of Spartacus, the slave who dared to challenge a superpower; of Cleopatra, the queen who did the same. Tom Holland brings to life this strange and unsettling civilization, with its extremes of ambition and self-sacrifice, bloodshed and desire. Yet alien as it was, the Republic still holds up a mirror to us. Its citizens were obsessed by celebrity chefs, all-night dancing and exotic pets; they fought elections in law courts and were addicted to spin; they toppled foreign tyrants in the name of self-defence. Two thousand years may have passed, but we remain the Romans' heirs.

Christianity is the most enduring legacy of the ancient world and its emergence marks a transformative development in Western history. Even those in the West who have abandoned their ancestral faith and view religion as mere superstition remain its heirs. While the divide between skeptics and believers may seem unbridgeable, Christianity's impact is evident in areas often seen as its opposites, such as science and secularism. This exploration places the evolution of our thoughts and identities within a broad historical context, spanning from the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BC to the current migration crisis in Europe, and from Nebuchadnezzar to the Beatles. It delves into what made Christianity revolutionary and how it saturated the mindset of Latin Christendom. Despite growing skepticism towards religion, many Western instincts remain deeply rooted in Christian thought. The aim is twofold: to highlight the novelty of early Christian teachings and to reveal how our contemporary perspectives may also appear strange when viewed through this historical lens. We find ourselves at the culmination of a profound transformation in understanding humanity, one that can only be fully appreciated by tracing its arc over millennia.

The Roman Republic was the most remarkable state in history. What began as a small community of peasants camped among marshes and hills ended up ruling the known world. Rubicon paints a vivid portrait of the Republic at the climax of its greatness - the same greatness which would herald the catastrophe of its fall. It is a story of incomparable drama. This was the century of Julius Caesar, the gambler whose addiction to glory led him to the banks of the Rubicon, and beyond; of Cicero, whose defence of freedom would make him a byword for eloquence; of Spartacus, the slave who dared to challenge a superpower; of Cleopatra, the queen who did the same. Tom Holland brings to life this strange and unsettling civilization, with its extremes of ambition and self-sacrifice, bloodshed and desire. Yet alien as it was, the Republic still holds up a mirror to us. Its citizens were obsessed by celebrity chefs, all-night dancing and exotic pets; they fought elections in law courts and were addicted to spin; they toppled foreign tyrants in the name of self-defence. Two thousand years may have passed, but we remain the Romans' heirs.

DISCOVER THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMAN THAT ENGLISH HISTORY FORGOT Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES. - Who was Æthelflæd? - What role did she play in the founding of England? - How has her legacy lasted to this day? DISCOVER the epic history of England's forgotten queen. Planting cities, sponsoring learning and defeating her people's enemies, Æthelflæd laid the foundations of a kingdom that lasts to this day. Tom Holland's Æthelflæd puts a spotlight on this formidable leader, pulling her out of the shadowy history of the dark ages.

In 480 BC, Xerxes, the King of Persia, led an invasion of mainland Greece. Its success should have been a formality. For seventy years, victory - rapid, spectacular victory - had seemed the birthright of the Persian Empire. In the space of a single generation, they had swept across the Near East, shattering ancient kingdoms, storming famous cities, putting together an empire which stretched from India to the shores of the Aegean. As a result of those conquests, Xerxes ruled as the most powerful man on the planet. Yet somehow, astonishingly, against the largest expeditionary force ever assembled, the Greeks of the mainland managed to hold out. The Persians were turned back. Greece remained free. Had the Greeks been defeated at Salamis, not only would the West have lost its first struggle for independence and survival, but it is unlikely that there would ever have been such and entity as the West at all. Tom Holland's brilliant new book describes the very first 'clash of Empires' between East and West. Once again he has found extraordinary parallels between the ancient world and our own. There is no competing popular book describing these events.

This surging narrative offers a brilliant synthesis of ancient sources, making it a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, or human nature. Rome transitioned from kings to a republic, ultimately collapsing into civil wars so brutal that the populace welcomed an autocrat promising peace. Augustus, the "Divinely Favoured One," established a dynasty that continues to captivate with its unsettling characters. Tiberius, once a celebrated general, became a bitter recluse known for his vices; Caligula, infamous for cruelty, famously rode his chariot across the sea; Agrippina, mother of Nero, schemed to elevate her son who would later have her murdered; and Nero himself, a figure of excess, indulged in the Olympics and constructed a pleasure palace over the ruins of a devastated city. In this sequel to Rubicon, the author presents a dazzling portrait of Rome's first imperial dynasty, capturing both its allure and the dark shadows of its crimes. The narrative spans from the marble grandeur of Augustus's capital to the barbarian-haunted forests of Germany, featuring a spectacular cast of characters: murderers, metrosexuals, adulterers, druids, scheming grandmothers, and reluctant gladiators. It is a vivid portrayal of a family that transformed and stupefied Rome.