Parthia: The Forgotten Superpower (Steve Collins)

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Parthia : The Forgotten Ancient Superpower And Its Role In Biblical History

(Book Three of the Series: "The Lost Tribes of Israel")

by Steven M. Collins

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PARTHIA

The Forgotten Ancient Superpower And Its Role In Biblical History

Although little-known to modern readers, the ancient kingdom of Parthia played a key role in historical and Biblical events. It boasted one of the greatest kingdoms of the ancient world, and was one empire that Rome actually feared. Just decades before the birth of Christ, its armies drove the Romans completely out of Palestine, Syria, and Asia Minor, forcing the reigning King Herod to flee for his life. Who were the Parthians? In this book, exciting new research is presented proving a Semitic-Israelite connection and even a link to King David with the Parthian royal family. Some of the events of Jesus Christ's life become more understandable when they are examined in light of the politics that prevailed between Rome and Parthia at that time. One group of Parthian elites that chose Parthia's emperors was called the "Magi" or "Wise Men." A delegation of these high Parthian officials worshipped the young Jesus.

This book recounts the intense battles between Rome and Parthia that were among the largest and most pivotal ever fought in the ancient world. The Roman Triumvir, Crassus, met an ignominious death fighting the Parthians and Mark Antony led a large army into Parthia, but was driven out and barely escaped with his life. This exciting story is told with the aid of over 100 maps, charts, and illustrations. Very well researched by historian and writer, Steven M. Collins, with over 20 pages of appendices. This is truly a book you will find hard to put down.

Introduction............................................................................................................................	1
Chapter 1: Parthia: An Israelite Empire Rises in Asia ................................................	5
The Hebrew-Israelite Origins of Parthia..................................................................	7
The Tribe of Ephraim Leads Parthia........................................................................	14
King David's Descendents Rule Parthia and Scythia...........................................	19
Parthia's "Israelite" Cities.......................................................................................	24
Parthia: The "Covenant" Kingdom..........................................................................	28
Chapter 2: Parthia: Forgotten Ancient "Superpower"...............................................	37
Parthian-Seleucid Greek Wars...............................................................................	38
Parthia's Feudalism, Magi and Moderate Rule.....................................................	47
The Eastern Scythians Merge With Parthia.........................................................	54
The Roman-Parthian Wars.......................................................................................	62
The Last Roman-Parthian War................................................................................	92
The Fall of Parthia......................................................................................................	99
Parthian Culture and Science...............................................................................	105
Chapter 3: The "Untold Story" of Jesus Christ's Life
Section One: His Childhood Years (Birth to Age 12).............................................	123
Did Jesus Really Live?............................................................................................	124
Parthia's Magi Visit Jesus (and Frighten Jerusalem)......................................	128
The Royal Lineage of Jesus Christ.......................................................................	142
Did the Magi Almost Cause a Roman-Parthian War?.......................................	147
Section Two: Jesus' "Missing Eighteen Years" (Ages 12-30)
Biblical and Secular Evidence of Jesus' Absence From Judea........................	154
Did Jesus Visit the New World?...........................................................................	175
Christianity in the New World Before Columbus..............................................	180
Section Three: The Judean Ministry and Death of Jesus Christ
Satan Offers World Rulership To Jesus Christ................................................	190
Jesus Widely Accepted Except In His Home Town.............................................	194
The Reaction of Jewish Leaders To Jesus ..........................................................	200
A Parthian Offer of Sanctuary To Jesus Christ.................................................	204
Roman Reluctance To Execute Jesus....................................................................	208
Where Did the Twelve Apostles Go?.....................................................................	224
Epilogue..............................................................................................................................	233
Bibliography.....................................................................................................................	237
Index-Persons, Places, Subjects...................................................................................	241
Index-Scriptures..............................................................................................................	253
Recommended Reading...................................................................................................	256

Steve Collins is a former National Merit Scholar, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Public and Personnel Management.

After a career-ending injury, Mr. Collins directed his research skills to a comparison of secular historical records with the historical accounts of the Bible. This major research effort has resulted in this book. The author is a former Board member of the Association for Christian Development (ACD), Auburn, WA, and a member of the National Epigraphic Society. However, this book represents the analysis and judgments of the author, and does not claim to represent the views of either organization.

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