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Jo Burl
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Rabbi Abraham Heschel points out that awe in response to God is far superior to fear. While fear focuses on one’s self, awe focuses on God’s glory.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
― A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
― A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
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“So many books, so little time.”
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“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
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“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
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Time Travel
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This is a group for people who enjoy books that transport them to a different time and place through time travel. We have a monthly book club, offer m ...more
Egyptian Realms
— 166 members
— last activity May 24, 2026 07:36PM
From blazing deserts to salty Mediterranean air, the splendor of Ancient Egypt draws us to her doorstep as the Nile dances through our dreams. Egyptia ...more
Ancient & Medieval Historical Fiction
— 6185 members
— last activity May 25, 2026 01:29AM
The focus of this group is historical fiction set in Ancient and Medieval eras(with some post Medieval), in any geographical location. Preference is g ...more
Its OLD School – Ancient Style!
— 130 members
— last activity Jun 10, 2023 09:14AM
This group is for those who love not just history but ancient history! From Ancient Egypt (and even earlier at times) to those civilization-busting Ro ...more
Ancient Historical Fiction
— 107 members
— last activity Mar 02, 2023 12:59AM
We'll discuss books which are set anywhere from the Stone Age to the rise of the great empires. I hope to keep that last part broader than Egypt, Maca ...more
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