Ptolemy
- chapelgateangel28
- Apr 26
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 26
After I left the concept of "Adonis" (see my last short-story) and went back to notice I was now on the concept of "Jerusalem" I kept reading until the end of that chapter. I flipped the page and found myself on Acts 21. By verse 7 I was saying, "Thank you, God, for Ptolemy."
Google search quote: "Ptolemy's Almagest presented a geocentric model, where the Earth is stationary at the center of the universe, and the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars revolve around it."
I found a pdf file and several books "revising Ptolemy" which, to me, are crap. I wanted the real thing. What did the original SAY? I wanted it because it matches the ideas I've previously written about "Flat Earth." Heaven is over Earth. This is a critical concept. I just have SO many books to read now, over 400. But I marked it down in my Amazon Wish List, noticed it was in the Holy Bible Book of Acts in Acts 21:7, and determined I was on the right path. This is very much like searching for gold or buried treasure. I'm having the time of my life! xo
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Written April 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm
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Acts 21: 1-7 King James Version
21 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:
2 And finding a ship sailing over unto Phenicia, we went aboard, and set forth.
3 Now when we had discovered Cyprus, we left it on the left hand, and sailed into Syria, and landed at Tyre: for there the ship was to unlade her burden.
4 And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
5 And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
6 And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again.
7 And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.
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Google search quote: "Ptolemy's Almagest is a seminal work in astronomy, written in Koine Greek by Claudius Ptolemy around AD 100-170. It's a comprehensive treatise on celestial mechanics, explaining planetary motions within a geocentric model, which was the dominant view for over 1,200 years. The original text, though influential, is primarily accessible to those who can read Koine Greek."
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The Ptolemaic Kingdom: An Enthralling Guide to the Empire Where Ancient Egypt Met Greek Genius (Egyptian Mythology and History) Paperback – January 6, 2025 by Billy Wellman (Author)
The Ptolemaic Kingdom: Egypt’s Greek Rulers and Their Incredible Legacy
What happened when the Greeks ruled Egypt for three centuries? Egypt saw massive advances in science, mathematics, and trade, centered around the famous Library of Alexandria with its half-million scrolls. Yet, this was also a time of civil wars, royal scandals, and growing pressure from the Roman Empire.
This easy-to-read book starts with the arrival of Alexander the Great and the rise of Ptolemy I, his trusted general. Learn how Ptolemy became king and skillfully merged Greek and Egyptian cultures to build one of the ancient world’s most powerful kingdoms. From Alexandria’s glory to Cleopatra’s dramatic love affairs, this concise history covers all the key events and characters that shaped the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
What You’ll Discover Inside:
Alexander’s Death and Aftermath: How Egypt’s Greek rule began
Blending Cultures: How the Ptolemies combined Greek and Egyptian traditions
The Rise of Alexandria: Why this city became the Jewel of the Mediterranean
Ptolemaic Kings’ Achievements: How the first rulers brought Egypt to new heights
The Library of Alexandria: What made it the ancient world’s center of learning
Military Power: Why the Ptolemaic army and navy were so effective
Cleopatra’s Role: Her relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony and their impact on Egypt
And so much more!
Explore the fascinating story of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, where the Greek and Egyptian worlds collided.
