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The book of Genesis, written at the beginning of recorded history, remains a thoroughly unique document. This ancient work transcends the primitive mythologies of the ancient Near East as a divine account of Earth's earliest ages. It is informative in its content, beautiful in its arrangement, and inspiring in its appeal. There is something of value for everyone—the scientist, the historian, the theologian, the housewife, the farmer, the traveler, and the man or woman of God.

In Who is Jesus?, Leander E. Keck discusses the quest for the Jewish Jesus of history and challenges listeners to think seriously not only about Jesus' historical existence but also about his ongoing moral and theological significance. Keck clarifies the difference between the way Jesus is presented in the gospels and the way critical historians portray him.

Unlock the Missing Books of the Bible and Transform Your Faith Are you ready to discover powerful biblical stories that most Christians never encounter? Heroes and Heavies of the Apocrypha reveals 100 captivating characters from the often-overlooked books of Scripture, offering fresh spiritual insights that can revolutionize your understanding of God's word. What You'll Discover: The Apocrypha contains remarkable accounts that were part of the original King James Bible and the Greek Septuagint used in Jesus's time. When the apostle Paul declared that "all Scripture is inspired by God and ...

In the heart of ancient Jerusalem, there lived an ordinary follower whose journey was anything but ordinary. He walked in the shadow of greatness, a disciple who followed from a distance, yet his passion burned bright. He started well, but his path was marked by flaws and moments of faltering. Yet, in the crucible of adversity, he emerged as a beacon of strength, and a pillar of faith. Entrusted by God to share the Good News of His Son, this follower's story is both familiar and untold. We know the portion of his tale where he denies and doubts, where he stumbles and falls. But what of the ...

"And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman..." (2 Kings 4:8 KJV). What did God see in the Shunammite woman that compelled Him to recognize her as "great"? Her story provides powerful lessons for every believer seeking a closer walk with God and a deeper understanding of faith. This insightful book sets out to discover why God chose to share her story and how her life exemplifies the kind of faith that pleases Him. The Shunammite woman’s actions demonstrate that when you have the faith to believe God, He will release the power needed to move mountains and ...

What does it mean to think, believe, and act like an American? Get the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and other important United States historical documents all in one book! The soul of America is far more than a concept—it is a people. Even the most sacred...

Lessons and rituals from the women of the Bible, connecting contemporary women with their sacred stories. In this vivid collection, Judaic scholar Vanessa Ochs brings the legends of the biblical matriarchs to new life. Intimate, familiar, and wise, the heroines in Sarah Laughed are revealed to be inspiring role models for women today.

Who can find a woman of such worth? The description given in Proverbs 31 is a composite - no one person has all these abilities - but all people can have the greatest virtue. This e-book also contains vignettes of Miriam, Deborah, Bathsheba, and women in the ministry of Jesus. Two articles address the question of what roles women may have in the church today.

Spurgeon Gems is a collection of quotations from Spurgeon’s sermons, preached during the years 1880 through 1892. The 280 quotations mostly consist of a few sentences up to a paragraph and are arranged into 34 relevant topics. Few if any preachers of the Word ever have preached the Gospel of the grace of God with greater clarity. These excerpts serve as 1) an introduction to the writings of Spurgeon, 2) a refreshing reminder of the glories of the Lord, and 3) a summary of the doctrines proclaimed by this outstanding man of God.

What is the proper Christian attitude toward Mary, the mother of Jesus? Should Christians honor the mother of Jesus, or would such behavior conflict with the will of God? If Christians should honor Mary, why should they do so, and what form should that honor take? Does Jesus care whether Christians honor his mother? Do Christians who honor Mary receive a blessing in return? Many Christians, having never searched the Scriptures for answers to these questions, nevertheless have formed strong opinions on these matters. Wishing to promote informed interfaith dialogue, and believing that God is ...

In this bold and hopeful book, theologian Daniel C. Maguire writes that traditional, supernatural aspects of Christianity can be comforting but are increasingly questionable. A century of scholarly research has not been supportive of the dogmatic triad of personal god, incarnate savior, and life after death. Demonstrating that these beliefs have questionable roots in historical traditions, Maguire argues for a return to that brilliant and revolutionary moral epic of the Hebrew and Christian Bible.

Il primo libro della Bibbia, la Genesi: dalle origini alla morte di Giuseppe. Traduzione in italiano curata da Antonio Martini, arcivescovo di Firenze, che redasse dal 1769 al 1781 la prima traduzione italiana cattolica della Bibbia, partendo dai testi della versione latina di San Gerolamo. L'opera fu approvata nella sua interezza dal pontefice Pio VI.

Il secondo libro della Bibbia. Mosé conduce il suo popolo fuori dall'Egitto e riceve le tavole dei comandamenti.

For many years, Michael Phillips assumed he clearly understood the life of Jesus. Though Jesus was in truth his Savior, and even his Lord, Phillips felt challenged to understand more of the remarkable life lived 2,000 years ago in Palestine. Then came a crisis in his spiritual pilgrimage. Challenged to discover the New Testament imperative for his life, Phillips takes a fresh look at the Bible to find out what is the essence, the foundation, of spirituality. He discovers a key that gives validity to an entire life's purpose as a Christian. And that key to Jesus' life was obedience.

With fascinating insight into the traditions of China's martial arts, it documents the abusive upbringing that turned a four-old child into a hardened, professional killer. From China to Europe and across the Mediterranean, we follow Tony as he becomes an elite bodyguard, protecting some of the world's most powerful people. Following personal tragedy, Tony's extreme discipline and the philosophy of his art is quickly turned. He begins to use his skills for illegal means and highly destructive, bloodthirsty pleasure.

“Peter” is a Bible study discussion guide on the life of Peter. Simon the Rock. That’s what Jesus called him. We call him Peter. We can only look at a person on the outside. Jesus looks on the inside. Jesus sees what we are, our failures, our flaws, and by faith our fabulous futures! This book examines 51 scenes from the life of Peter. The author paraphrases in his own words what is going on in each biblical scene. Scripture references allow you to look up the details more fully if you wish. 200 questions are provided as tools to deepen your faith. These conversation starters help you...

King Solomon is famous for his wisdom. However, was he really such a wise king? In this book Dr. Israel Drazin delves into the opinions of famous Bible commentators of all religions, examining what the book of Kings has to say about Solomon. Readers will be prompted to view Solomon in a new light as Dr. Drazin raises many interesting questions about the life of the biblical king. Was he careful about the needs of the Israelites he ruled, and did he act with wisdom for the benefit of his people, or were his actions governed by self-interest? How dedicated was he to the building of the First ...

Samuel is a fascinating and relevant topic for the genuine student of the Bible. The intimate detail supplied in the Bible story is a treasury for human behavior studies; and how blessed we are that so many facets of Israelite history and family dramas have been recorded. This study of Samuel will suit many spiritual needs and it will be useful for its variety of approaches to the subjects in the book, particularly the in-depth investigation of the personalities’ motives, idiosyncrasies, and weaknesses and strengths. Designed for the spiritually hungry this account is challenging and ...

It is unclear when this book was written or who wrote it. However, there is speculation to conclude that it might have been written by King Solomon or another descendant within the lines of King David or a figure of authority in his times. There are two distinct voices at play in this book. One belongs to The Teacher, while the other is that of the author of the book. At the beginning of the book, the author begins with repeating the word “hevel,” which roughly translates to mean "meaningless."

God's men are unique. They serve his purpose and deal with real-world issues. Distinctly Different is intended to offer thoughts and applications for men to gain and apply a Christian worldview of the matters of life.