The Christian Sky: Rediscovering the Cosmos in the Light of Its CreatorWhy live under a pagan sky? For thousands of years, humankind has dwelled under a dome of stars that have been grouped and identified according to ancient superstitions. Today, the official star constellations pay homage to the pagan gods and goddesses of a dark and chaotic world, a world before Christ, and yet these are the constellations that scouting groups and school children all around the world have been encouraged to learn for hundreds of years. Now, for the first time, the sky has been mapped in accordance with easy-to-find star patterns that tell the stories of the Christian faith. No telescope required. No sophisticated instruments needed. After presenting a few simple but very effective techniques for finding your way through the sky at night, the author takes you on a tour of the Christian constellations. Using new constellations inspired by stories from the Bible, you will be able to locate stars, planets, star clusters, and galaxies during any time of the night and at any time of the year. If you have ever wanted to know more about God's grandest creation but have never felt comfortable learning about ancient pagan idols, then this book will provide you with a healthy fresh start. |
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Contents
Why Live Under a Pagan Sky? | 1 |
How to Use This Book | 6 |
Of Fists and Phalanges | 7 |
The Bright the Dim and the Fifth Root of 100 | 10 |
Navigating with Noahs Ark | 17 |
Finding Your Way with Christ on the Cross | 23 |
Noahs Ark | 29 |
Christ on the Cross | 35 |
The Tower of Babel | 71 |
The Young David | 77 |
Goliath | 81 |
Davids Harp | 85 |
Job | 89 |
The Expulsion of Adam and Eve | 97 |
The Lion and the Lamb | 105 |
The Coat of Many Colors | 115 |
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