Book excerpt: Asshur the Assyrian is a Biblical exposition of the man called Asshur the Assyrian. There are many books that explore the history of Assyria and the many kings that ruled there. This book explores the history of Assyria only briefly, but covers the future nation and the man who will lead her. The revived nation of Assyria will play more than a small part in the prophetic events coming in the near future. Assyrias leader will rule much more than just a small province in northern Iraq. He will ultimately rule the world.