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Christian Jacq

    April 28, 1947

    Christian Jacq is a French author and Egyptologist whose works draw readers deeply into the world of ancient Egypt. His lifelong fascination with this civilization, sparked in his youth, fuels his historical novels, weaving meticulously researched facts into compelling fictional narratives. Jacq excels at portraying the lives of powerful figures, like Ramesses II, exploring themes of love, power, and intrigue. His ability to bring the past vividly to life, informed by his extensive knowledge of Egyptology, offers readers an unforgettable literary journey.

    Christian Jacq
    Magic and Mystery in Ancient Egypt
    Secrets of the Desert
    Ramses: Under the Western Acacia.
    The Place of Truth
    The Flaming Sword
    The Spirit of Soul Food
    • 2024

      Between Dust and Wind

      • 52 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The book offers a straightforward, one-entry-a-day format designed to make poetry accessible and enjoyable for readers who may be hesitant to explore the genre. By engaging with its content, readers can develop an appreciation for poetry while discovering how it can enrich and influence their own lives.

      Between Dust and Wind
    • 2023
    • 2021

      The Spirit of Soul Food

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.2(33)Add rating

      Soul food has played a critical role in preserving Black history, community, and culinary genius. It is also a response to--and marker of--centuries of food injustice. Given the harm that our food production system inflicts upon Black people, what should soul food look like today? Christopher Carter's answer to that question merges a history of Black American foodways with a Christian ethical response to food injustice. Carter reveals how racism and colonialism have long steered the development of US food policy. The very food we grow, distribute, and eat disproportionately harms Black people specifically and people of color among the global poor in general. Carter reflects on how people of color can eat in a way that reflects their cultural identities while remaining true to the principles of compassion, love, justice, and solidarity with the marginalized. Both a timely mediation and a call to action, The Spirit of Soul Food places today's Black foodways at the crossroads of food justice and Christian practice.

      The Spirit of Soul Food
    • 2020

      Prodigal Disciples

      How Luke Teaches Us to Be More Like Jesus

      • 279 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Embark on an unforgettable journey with a personal tour guide who leads you through thrilling adventures. Experience unique destinations, immerse yourself in diverse cultures, and discover hidden gems along the way. This guide promises to enhance your travel experience, making every moment memorable and enriching. Perfect for those seeking excitement and meaningful exploration, it offers insights that go beyond typical travel guides, ensuring an adventure filled with discovery and personal connection.

      Prodigal Disciples
    • 2019

      "Horemheb contempla la Grande Epouse royale, nimbée de la lumière dorée du couchant. Une beauté presque irréelle. - Viens, exigea-t-elle en se relevant. Serrant très fort sa main, elle l'emmena au bord de la terrasse. - Que discernes-tu, mon roi ? Dans la lumière de l'occident se dessinaient les formes des pyramides qu'avaient érigées les pharaons de l'âge d'or. - Nos ancêtres ont bâti l'éternité, rappela la reine, et nous devons poursuivre leur oeuvre. Ce qu'Akhénaton a tenté de détruire, consolide-le ! " Avec Horemheb, le retour de la lumière, Christian Jacq raconte l'extraordinaire destin du scribe qui, aux côtés de Toutânkhamon, devient général puis pharaon, évitant à l'Egypte de sombrer dans le chaos. Uni à une remarquable Grande Epouse royale, Horemheb n'aura d'autre enfant que l'Egypte et ouvrira son pays à la dynastie des Ramsès. (www.payot.ch)

      Horemheb, le retour de la lumière
    • 2017
    • 2017

      Il figlio di Ramses

      Il libro proibito

      • 237 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      La missione di Setna è raggiungere Pi-Ramses, la magnifica "città turchese", e chiedere al padre, il faraone Ramses, di aprire la tomba maledetta e di far così luce sul mistero della scomparsa del vaso sigillato che contiene il segreto di Osiride, capace di distruggere ogni cosa e di avvelenare il fuoco, l'aria, l'acqua e la terra. Il viaggio del giovane scriba è tuttavia costellato di ostacoli e di trappole e segnato da un altro, ancor più inquietante, la sparizione del Libro di Thot, le cui formule arcane sono così sconvolgenti da dare, a chi le conosce, un dominio assoluto sulla vita e sulla morte. In più, una volta giunto a Pi-Ramses, Setna si ritroverà assediato da minacce e pericoli, contro i quali anche la sua profonda saggezza e i suoi straordinari poteri rischiano di essere perché Ramses si rifiuta di aiutarlo? Cosa vuole davvero il ladro del Libro di Thot?. Come opporsi al Male che sembra stringere in una morsa l'intera corte del faraone? A poco a poco, Setna si renderà conto che c'è una sola persona in grado di rispondere a queste la sacerdotessa Sekhet, la sua fidanzata. Ma prima deve trovarla, perché Sekhet, in costante pericolo di morte, è dovuta fuggire lontano da lui...

      Il figlio di Ramses