{"product_id":"9781393389095","title":"The Word Of Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those curious about the inspiration behind the Eranian religions and civilizations featured in my fiction, this book is the source. It contains the religious texts that serve as the basis for the various forms of Eranianism throughout my stories. In many cases, I've modified the text itself depending on the story, but it is always inspired by a specific story or passage within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Word of Era\u003c\/em\u003e explores many overarching themes and flows similarly to religious books like the Holy Bible, the Holy Qur'an, and the Tao Te Ching. It includes passages of wisdom, stories from the past that teach lessons or illustrate errors to avoid, and stories set in the future, warning of possible events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProminent themes in \u003cem\u003eThe Word of Era\u003c\/em\u003e include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthnic Nationalism: \u003c\/strong\u003e This theme appears frequently, whether it manifests as Eranian tribalism against other peoples or as other people's tribalism against the Eranians. The book explores tribalism and the dangers it can create.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollective Empowerment: \u003c\/strong\u003e This is another key theme. It's reflected in the doctrine of Mass Prophecy, where all adherents of Eranianism can contribute to the religious texts as full-fledged prophets, and in the many instances where a unified Eranian community defends itself against attackers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStruggle Between the Gods: \u003c\/strong\u003e This theme is also significant. Era, the central deity of \u003cem\u003eThe Word of Era\u003c\/em\u003e, is a goddess in a world of many gods, all vying for power, influence, and followers. Much like the rivalries among the Olympian gods, the multitude of gods in this world are in constant conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWar and its Effects: \u003c\/strong\u003e War is a recurring element of human civilization, particularly in the past. Consequently, war and its effects are prominent throughout the book. It explores both the negative aspects of war-death, suffering, destruction of beauty and hope-and the positive aspects-strengthening of will, creation of heroes, and safeguarding of civilizations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHope for the Future: \u003c\/strong\u003e This theme is also a major element. It is reflected in the doctrine of Eranians regaining lost divine thrones and in the constant aspiration to improve oneself, family, tribe, and civilization. The book emphasizes hope and anticipation for a future better than the past and present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimately, this book is recommended for those who enjoy reading religious texts, whether from Abrahamic faiths, pagan traditions, Eastern religions like Buddhism or Confucianism, or fictional works. \u003cem\u003eThe Word of Era\u003c\/em\u003e shares similarities with these texts but offers its own unique flavor and style. If you enjoy such books, \u003cem\u003eThe Word of Era\u003c\/em\u003e is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solan Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46310397444337,"sku":"9781393389095","price":20.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781393389095_p0.jpg?v=1767583042","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781393389095","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}