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Who was Jesus? Historical sources portray a person who was complex, multi-layered, and often contradictory to the tidy portrait that much of modern Christianity paints him as. Even the gospel accounts render him as both judge and healer, teacher and temple, servant and savior. A Doubter's Guide to Jesus is a persuasive and often challenging investigation into the historical figure found in the earliest sources. These sources, which include references both direct and indirect - from Roman, Jewish, and Christian accounts - offer us more than simple evidence that Jesus existed.

Does your group want to study God's word in a deeper way? Are you ruled by thoughts and feelings? Would your life be better if you chose how to respond to circumstances? God's word is rich with promises for our lives! This book will guide your group to dig deeper in study and experience his promises.

William Barclay brings to these "best-known stories in the world" new force and significance for the modern reader/listener. Each chapter analyzes an individual parable - identifies its theme, explains it in the light of the language and customs of the ancient world, and clearly interprets its meaning for us today.

The Book of Revelation is a work of profound theology. But its literary form makes it impenetrable to many modern listeners and open to all kinds of misinterpretations. Richard Bauckham explains how the book's imagery conveyed meaning in its original context and how the book's theology is inseparable from its literary structure and composition.

You might be thinking this book is some kind of weird expose about the daughter of the psychopathic, power hungry, Queen Cleopatra-7; but soon, you will realize how the life of Cleopatra-8 helps to greatly enhance our understanding of the Bible and Jesus. This is going to be a lot of fun and you will find out details about Cleopatra-8 and her effect on Jesus’ life, miracles, wonder, and God-ness. Don’t get me wrong; we will have to bring in a sex-hungry, privileged, princess, Mary of Magdala; a maniacal and evil King Herod; Jesus’ almost invisible uncle, Cleopas-ben-Jacob; and the ...

The New American Standard Bible is one of the most accurate translations of the Scriptures, and the Book of Acts is one of the most fundamental books in the New Testament scriptures. Let professional voice artist Dale McConachie, author of over 100 audiobooks, take you on a narrated journey through Acts, where you will discover the birth and history of Christs early church.

Combining research from Asian scholars with his many years of experience living and working in East Asia, Brad directs our attention to Paul's letter to the Romans. He argues that some traditional East Asian cultural values are closer to those of the first-century biblical world than common Western cultural values. In addition, he adds his voice to the scholarship engaging the values of honor and shame in particular and their influence on biblical interpretation.

In ancient Judea, to the objections of an overbearing parent, a young couple fall in love. When Maria becomes pregnant, they must elope. However, the girl's father wants his revenge and hatches a plot to return them to their home town. In this epic novel, the author takes us on a sweeping journey of love, tragedy and the human condition. Ossuary by Robert E. Kearns is a superlative re-imagining of the greatest story ever told.

Paul's first letter to Corinth, set in a bustling seaport, resonates with timeless wisdom and challenges. The young church mirrored the vibrant city, brimming with questions, problems, joy and excitement, akin to today's growing churches. Paul's pastoral sensitivity and profound insights shine in this epistle, making it a timeless source of inspiration and reflection for today's listeners. The biblical text is thoughtfully divided into easily manageable sections, ensuring accessibility for listeners of all backgrounds.

Pilate has tried Jesus and found him innocent. However, wanting to please the chief priests and the officers, he condemns him to die... He hands him over to the chief priests, and bearing his cross, they lead him to Golgotha for the crucifixion. This book is about the events surrounding Jesus while on the cross.

Are you seeking a powerful and transformative daily connection to enrich your spiritual life? Look no further! Introducing "The Daily Connection," an extraordinary eBook designed to help you discover a personal relationship with God and navigate the complexities of the Bible. This life-changing devotional will guide you through 45 weeks of spiritual growth, equipping you with the wisdom and tools you need to live a faith-filled life. Embark on this awe-inspiring journey as "The Daily Connection" reveals the true meaning of God's Love, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the gift of Grace. ...

Alexander Scourby was the first to record the King James Bible on audio in the early 1950s. Since then millions have been sold the World over. Although many have recorded the Bible over the years, no one could ever match Scourby`s unparalleled and majestic reading. The combination of Alexander Scourby reading the King James Bible is an incomparable hearing experience.

The New Testament Apocrypha refers to texts written by early Christians that were not included in the Bible used by the main branches of Christianity today. These texts vary in subject matter, with some being accounts of Jesus, others being about the nature of God, and still others being accounts and teachings of Jesus' apostles. What makes them fascinating is not just the history behind why they are considered non-canonical, but what they tell us about the early Church and early Christianity. Moreover, they offer insight into what sources were used to write them, and whether they shared the same sources as the texts that comprise the Bible today. Given their historical and religious importance, there is still a fierce debate over the authenticity of many of these texts.

Marcus J. Borg, esteemed Bible scholar and best-selling author, shakes up the order of the New Testament as we know it by putting the books in a completely new order - the order in which they were written. By doing so, Evolution of the Word allows us to experience these documents in their historical context. For the first time, see how the core ideas of Christianity took shape and developed over time.

Early Bible prophets wrote the Bible over centuries spanning both BC and AD. The first Bible was written in Hebrew, and many of the chapters bear the names of the prophets who wrote the 66 books. Moses wrote Genesis, David wrote much of Psalms, Solomon wrote the books of Solomon and Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and other prophets wrote the 66 books in the Bible.

This is more than a Bible you listen to; it’s an experience that helps you enter God’s word...so God’s word can enter you. Narrated by George Sarris, a well-known spokesperson for several Fortune 500 companies and a talented communicator, this audio edition of the Old Testament in the beloved New International Version (NIV) will reignite your passion for the word of God.

Reading Revelation Responsibly is for those who are confused by, afraid of, and or preoccupied with the book of Revelation. In rescuing the Apocalypse from those who either completely misinterpret it or completely ignore it, Michael Gorman has given us both a guide to reading Revelation in a responsible way and a theological engagement with the text itself. He takes interpreting the book as a serious and sacred responsibility, believing how one reads, teaches, and preaches Revelation can have a powerful impact on one's own—and other people's—well-being.

When you saw the title for this book, what came to mind? Perhaps your thinking was drawn to the heroes of the Bible, who led extraordinary lives. Did you think about a religious duty or mission of biblical proportions? I would guess that one thing that was not in your thoughts was you. That is because we are given to thinking that God’s call is too immense, too demanding, and out of the reach of the average person. But what if I were to tell you that you are exactly, whom the Holy Spirit of God had in mind, when those words were penned. Would that spark your interest? I hope it goes ...

The New American Standard Bible is one of the most accurate translations of the Scriptures. In the New Testament gospels you will discover the virgin birth, ministry, crucifixion, and bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ written from four different yet perfectly harmonized vantage points. Historical and life-altering Biblical truths are proclaimed from the birth of the early church to the spread of the Gospel through Paul, Peter, John, and others in the epistles.

What a Celebration: Embracing the Sacred Joy of Life by Geoffrey Schmitt Life is worth celebrating—not just on birthdays and holidays, but in the quiet, ordinary, and even painful moments that make us who we are. In this heartfelt and hope-filled guide, pastor and writer Geoffrey Schmitt invites readers on a journey through the sacred art of celebration. From the theology of joy and the feasts of the Church to the beauty of aging and the hope of heaven, each chapter explores a different dimension of living with gratitude, laughter, and purpose. With stories from life and ministry, ...