Introduction to the Historical Texts Collection

The story of humanity is written not only in stone and clay, but also in words that have endured across millennia. From the annals of Mesopotamian kings to the commentaries of Roman generals, from biblical reflections to the chronicles of Greek historians, these records form a tapestry of voices that speak to the deepest questions of origins, belief, conflict, and identity.

This collection brings together a wide range of primary texts and studies—spanning the ancient Near East, the biblical world, and classical antiquity. Here, one may read the royal inscriptions of Assyria and Babylon, which preserve the ambitions of rulers like Assur-Nasir-Pal and Nebuchadnezzar; explore the monumental discoveries at Nineveh that opened new windows into forgotten civilizations; or follow the debates of faith and philosophy on creation, divine truth, and the place of tradition.

The classical world is equally represented: Julius Caesar’s Commentaries recounting his wars in Gaul and his struggle for power in Rome; Tacitus’ Annals and Histories, which record the turmoil of the early empire; and Herodotus’ Persian Wars, the foundational narrative of East and West in conflict. Together, these works reveal the complexity of empire, politics, religion, and human ambition.

By gathering these sources in one place, this archive aims to provide both students and general readers with a gateway into the voices of the past—voices that continue to shape how we understand history, faith, and civilization itself.