Parthia: The Forgotten Superpower :

    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

    Chapter 1: Parthia: An Israelite Empire Rises in Asia

          The Hebrew-Israelite Origins of Parthia

          The Tribe of Ephraim Leads Parthia

          King David's Descendents Rule Parthia and Scythia

          Parthia's "Israelite" Cities

          Parthia: The "Covenant" Kingdom.

    Chapter 2: Parthia: Forgotten Ancient "Superpower"

          Parthian-Seleucid Greek Wars

          Parthia's Feudalism, Magi and Moderate Rule

          The Eastern Scythians Merge With Parthia

          The Roman-Parthian Wars

          The Last Roman-Parthian War

          The Fall of Parthia

          Parthian Culture and Science

    Chapter 3: The "Untold Story" of Jesus Christ's Life

       Section One: His Childhood Years (Birth to Age 12)

          Did Jesus Really Live?

          Parthia's Magi Visit Jesus (and Frighten Jerusalem)

          The Royal Lineage of Jesus Christ

          Did the Magi Almost Cause a Roman-Parthian War?

       Section Two: Jesus' "Missing Eighteen Years" (Ages 12-30)

          Biblical and Secular Evidence of Jesus' Absence From Judea

          Did Jesus Visit the New World?

          Christianity in the New World Before Columbus

       Section Three: The Judean Ministry and Death of Jesus Christ

          Satan Offers World Rulership To Jesus Christ

          Jesus Widely Accepted Except In His Home Town

          The Reaction of Jewish Leaders To Jesus

          A Parthian Offer of Sanctuary To Jesus Christ

          Roman Reluctance To Execute Jesus

          Where Did the Twelve Apostles Go?

 Epilogue

 Bibliography

 Index-Persons, Places, Subjects

 Index-Scriptures

 Recommended Reading

Steve's interviews on Israel National Radio :

    Collins11-26-07.mp3    (47 minutes)

    Collins09-01-08-Part1.mp3    (47 minutes)

    Collins09-01-08-Part2.mp3    (47 minutes)