Hilmo, Maidie. Medieval images, icons, and illustrated English literary texts: from Ruthwell Cross to the Ellesmere Chaucer, Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 2004, p. 37, ISBN 0-7546-3178-8, ISBN 978-0-7546-3178-1, google books Eden [ edit ] Medieval illustration of Eve and the serpent in the Garden of Eden. Folio from the Biblia pauperum, 14th–15th century.

Joines, Karen Randolph (1968). The Bronze Serpent in the Israelite Cult The Bronze Serpent in the Israelite Cult. JOBL, 87. p.245, note 1. If there’s a complaint, it’s that there’s only one photo of each species, and the “life-size” description is a rather subjective term that depends upon the age and sometimes subspecies of the snake in question. Pros and Cons of The Book of Snakes: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from Around the World by Mark O’Shea Pros Please note that the version published in Europe by Ivy Press is now out of print, so we are offering the version published in the US by The University of Chicago Press.

Oesterley Immortality and the Unseen World: a study in Old Testament religion (1921) "... moreover, not only an accuser but one who tempts to evil. With the further development of Satan as the arch-fiend and head of the powers of darkness we are not concerned here, as this is outside the scope of the Old Testament." In the Book of Numbers, while Moses was in the wilderness, he mounted a serpent of bronze on a pole that functioned as a cure against the bite of the "seraphim", the "burning ones" ( Numbers 21:4–9). The phrase in Numbers 21:9, "a serpent of bronze," is a wordplay as "serpent" ( nehash) and “bronze” ( nehoshet) are closely related in Hebrew, nehash nehoshet. [2] Kali is the son of a snake catcher, and that makes it hard for him to make friends in his village. However, being different has its perks, and when a rat snake appears in the classroom, it’s Kali who knows how to wrangle it. This is a book about bravery and how everyone’s talents, interests, and family make them beautifully unique. Verdi by Janell Cannon a b c Bousset, Wilhelm (1911). "Valentinus and the Valentinians". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol.27 (11thed.). pp.852–857. This book includes information on more than 3,000 species of snakes, including 60 in-depth profiles.

Main articles: Genesis creation narrative and Jewish mythology Adam, Eve, and a female serpent at the entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. The portrayal of the image of the serpent as a mirror of Eve was common in earlier Christian iconography as a result of the identification of women as the ones responsible for the fall of man and source of the original sin. [3] I am so here for this cover design and for this book. Sigourney Rose is out for revenge after her island’s colonizers murdered her family. Sigourney is ambitious and powerful: she has the ability to manipulate and reads minds. When the childless king of the islands declares that he will choose his successor from amongst eligible noble families, Sigourney uses her powers to set her revenge in motion. This epic fantasy read explores and peels away the layers of privilege and power. The Little Snake by A.L. Kennedy

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Gnosticism originated in the late 1st century CE in non-rabbinical Jewish and early Christian sects. [58] In the formation of Christianity, various sectarian groups, labeled "gnostics" by their opponents, emphasised spiritual knowledge ( gnosis) of the divine spark within, over faith ( pistis) in the teachings and traditions of the various communities of Christians. [59] [60] [61] [62] Gnosticism presents a distinction between the highest, unknowable God, and the Demiurge, "creator" of the material universe. [59] [60] [61] [63] The Gnostics considered the most essential part of the process of salvation to be this personal knowledge, in contrast to faith as an outlook in their worldview along with faith in the ecclesiastical authority. [59] [60] [61] [63] Kvam, Kristen E.; Schearing, Linda S.; Ziegler, Valarie H., eds. (1999). "Medieval Readings: Muslim, Jewish, and Christian (600–1500 CE)". Eve and Adam: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Readings on Genesis and Gender. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. pp.156–248. doi: 10.2307/j.ctt2050vqm.9. ISBN 9780253212719. JSTOR j.ctt2050vqm.9. a b von Rad, Gerhard (1973). Genesis: A Commentary. The Old Testament Library (Reviseded.). Philadelphia: Westminster John Knox Press. pp.87–88. ISBN 0-664-20957-2. Author David Steen looks at the mythologies behind snakes and breaks down what is true and what isn’t. While you may think some myths are self-explanatory, Steen looks at their origins and if there are nuggets of truth in the myths. Layton, Bentley (1999). "Prolegomena to the Study of Ancient Gnosticism". In Ferguson, Everett (ed.). Doctrinal Diversity: Varieties of Early Christianity. Recent Studies in Early Christianity: A Collection of Scholarly Essays. New York and London: Garland Publishing, Inc. pp.106–123. ISBN 0-8153-3071-5.

Below are two honorable mentions that specialize in a niche topic. Honorable Mention #1: The Ultimate Ball Python: Morph Maker Guide Book Recommendation #2: The Book of Snakes: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from Around the World This snake book includes 131 species — all of the species known in the U.S. and Canadian at the publication date. It includes information about geographic variation, distribution, and even known fossils in North America. It also contains detailed profiles and excellent photos of the snakes which help you identify which snake you’re staring down on your front porch. In an almost textbook-style thoroughness, this book sends you on a deep dive into the world of snakes. It also includes detailed range maps, reproduction, and other behavioral traits. In one of the oldest stories ever written, the Epic of Gilgamesh, the main character and eponymous protagonist Gilgamesh loses the power of immortality, stolen by a snake. [1] [12] The serpent was a widespread figure in the mythologies of the Ancient Near East and Eastern Mediterranean. [1] Ouroboros is an ancient symbol of a serpent eating its own tail that represents the perpetual cyclic renewal of life, [13] the eternal return, and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, leading to immortality. This is a lush fantasy based in Chinese folklore. It is set in the ancient Kingdom of Xia and tells the story of Skybright, a young girl who by day is the companion to the youngest daughter of a wealthy family. However, she also struggles with an inner darkness at night, leading to a fight to retain her sense of self despite learning of her foreboding destiny. Five ​Dark Fates(Three Dark Crowns #4) byKendare Blake (September 2019)This is the snake book of snake books, featuring facts on why a cobra spits, how snakes’ senses work, how their organs work, and even include some fun facts about how snakes feature in mythology. This is great for animal enthusiasts of all ages. Akimbo and the Snakes(Akimbo #4)byAlexander McCall Smith, illustrated by LeUyen Pham