Different Gods and Different Sacrifices in Egypt
In ancient Egypt, religious practices were not the same in every region. Although all Egyptians honored certain major gods, such as Isis and Osiris,...
Sacred Cattle in Egyptian Religion
In ancient Egypt, cattle played a very important role in religious life. The Egyptians made a clear distinction between male and female cattle. Male...
Different Ways of Sacrifice in Egypt
In ancient Egypt, the methods of disemboweling and burning animals were not the same for every sacrifice. The exact ritual depended on which god...
The Administration of Bulgaria under Soviet Rule
The People’s Soviets
The administration of Bulgaria after World War II was organized according to the Soviet model. Provincial, district, and city councils, known as...
The Outlawing of Opposition Parties
The Peasant Party Banned
By the end of August 1947, the Peasant Party was declared illegal by the Communist authorities. It was accused of being...
The 1946 Elections and Communist Repression
The Constituent Assembly Elections
In 1946, the Communist-controlled government in Sofia announced new elections for a Constituent Assembly. The task of this body was to...
The Power of First Love
When John Newton realized that Jesus had forgiven him, he couldn’t believe it. It felt too wonderful to him. He wrote in his famous...
Signs of Losing First Love
The signs of losing first love are clear, and this is exactly what was happening at the church in Ephesus. We all go through...
The Story of Dr. Bob Munger
Dr. Bob Munger, who was the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Berkeley for many years, shared a powerful story with a group...
