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In frei gestalteten, poetischen Episoden erzählt sie von Jesus, Maria und den Menschen ihrer Umgebung – nicht als dogmatische Glaubenslehre, sondern als menschliche Geschichten von Barmherzigkeit, Schuld, Vergebung und Hoffnung. In ihnen greift Selma Lagerlöf volkstümliche Stoffe, Sagen und historische Motive auf und verwandelt sie in literarische Gleichnisse. Immer stehen einfache Menschen im Mittelpunkt – Außenseiter, Leidende, Suchende –, deren Schicksale von Mitgefühl und moralischer Tiefe getragen sind.

A novel of rare literary and philosophical aesthetic | Alithia Daily A strongly enigmatic and symbolic novel | Athens Review of Books Set in the middle of the twentieth century in a mountainous Cypriot village, Census follows the pregnancy of cancer patient Maria. She conceives after a night with the angelically handsome Michael, visiting from Patmos, the island of John’s Revelation. The gestation culminates in the “nativity” of an invisible Christ in a Nicosia clinic. Though incorporeal, scentless and colourless, the life-giving force that is liberated from Maria’s womb, brings ...

I denna ondskefullt listig satir bestämmer sig Djävulen för att grunda sin egen kyrka—en plats där synden inte bara tolereras, utan upphöjs till dygd, i direkt opposition till Guds lära. Med sin karakteristiska kvickhet och psykologiska skärpa bygger Machado en berättelse som samtidigt är religiös allegori och skoningslös kritik av mänsklig självrättfärdighet och socialt hyckleri. Men när Djävulen tror sig ha full kontroll över sin anti-kyrka upptäcker han en obekväm sanning: människan är aldrig så konsekvent som hon själv vill tro.

Teenager Becky is curious! What is the "family secret"? She hopes that her summer job helping her Great Aunt Lexi will help her uncover it. No one will tell her what it is . . . "You have to discover it for yourself" she is told. Is it that bad? (Maybe reading Great Aunt Lexi's journal will shed light on the mystery.) Join Becky and family at Paradise Lake and see if you can put the puzzle together before anyone else.

What if, without knowing it, you began to follow the same dark path as Ebenezer Scrooge…? Ebenezer Scrooge is dead. Timothy Cratchit has grown into a young man who is terrified of poverty--willing to forfeit Christmas to chase the opportunity for monetary profit. And Scrooge, living or not, is determined not to allow Tim to follow in his footsteps...by whatever ghostly means necessary. “Christmas Parcel” is written by a great lover of Charles Dickens novels, remaining true to the spirit of that cherished author while delivering something completely unexpected. If you enjoy the ...

Modern Parables: Timeless Truths for Today’s World – Book Three: The Kingdom to Come Discover hope beyond the horizon in this moving collection of modern parables that illuminate God’s eternal promises. In The Kingdom to Come, author Joseph Wadas concludes his beloved Modern Parables series with twelve powerful stories that explore faith, grace, and the promise of eternity in today’s world. Through everyday characters and moments of unexpected revelation, each parable points to the unshakable hope of God’s coming Kingdom. What You’ll Find Inside: Twelve (and a bonus 13th) Modern...

Nikos Kazantzakis’ two most popular novels, adapted for BBC Radio Nikos Kazantzakis is widely regarded as the greatest Greek writer and philosopher of the 20th century. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature 14 times, and his works have been translated into over 50 languages...

Lui è Dan, l'Anticristo, e nulla può fermare il suo cammino verso il trono del mondo, tranne l'amore imprevisto per Angelina, una ragazza pura che rappresenta la sua unica possibilità di redenzione e, allo stesso tempo, la sua più grande debolezza. In questo poema epico, la loro storia si dipana tra sogni condivisi e un destino apocalittico, un viaggio che li porterà dall'innocenza di un incontro onirico fino allo scontro finale per l'anima dell'umanità.

In Der veruntreute Himmel entfaltet Franz Werfel (1890–1945) das berührende Schicksal der gläubigen Bäuerin Teta Linek. In der Hoffnung, mit Ersparnissen einen Priester ins Himmelreich zu geleiten, reist sie nach Rom – nur um dort eine bittere Wahrheit zu entdecken. Ein meisterhaft erzählter Roman über Illusionen, religiöse Sehnsüchte und existenzielle Grenzerfahrungen, getragen von psychologischer Tiefe und humanistischer Anteilnahme. Ein eindrucksvolles Werk über Glaubensfragen, Selbstbetrug und die Suche nach Erlösung – zugleich leise satirisch und voller existenzieller Tragik.

Available as a value box amazon.com/dp/B073RQYPBG (copy and paste the link into your browser) American Mail order brides of the West, Historically Inspired clean and wholesome short story romance Atlanta 1882 Tallulah Fairton is bored with her life. Her dear friends have all left for San Francisco to begin their lives as married women. But Tallulah is not sure whether she wants to move across the country - Atlanta is her home, after all. -Tallulah makes inquiries to a matrimonial agency - can the man they match her with change her mind about moving West? -Emily, Tallulah's mother, has ...

Windfall, Montana. Eileen Barlow is a local police officer in Windfall, Montana. She and her fellow officers are all frustrated at their inability to catch the perpetrator of the constant crimes against the Lucas family. When the chief of police decides that the Lucases need police protection, Kyle Hawkins, a former NY cop, offers his assistance, partnering up with Eileen, wanting justice for the people he thinks of as family. With their budding attraction comes a new set of challenges, especially as they race against the clock, and against an enemy out for blood, determined to win at any ...

Forgiveness isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it. Meet Kennedy Garcia, boutique owner, and friend to the Lucas girls. When a new arrival sets tongues wagging and sets off more than a few concerns, Kennedy must band together with Scott Wood, a local gun shop owner, to prove that forgiveness is the only way to move forward. Can Kennedy and Scott finally admit their feelings to each other? Will the town of Windfall band together in the face of adversity? Grab your cowboy hat and hop on for an adventure in Windfall, Montana. Giddy on up and hold on tight as you meet brave Kennedy and ...

Clean and Wholesome Historical Western Romance. When Cody Banks appears in Cripple Creek, he shakes up Nora’s entire world. Cody’s past is littered with secrets and darkness, but she sees the light in him too. Can she convince him that God still loves him and finds Cody worthy…and so does she? Come and join us on this wild west romance adventure and meet the locals! Cripple Creek Colorado Gold Romance Series Book 1 Mary's Renewal Book 2 Delia’s Strength Book 3 Melody’s Courage Book 4 Veronica’s Challenge Book 5 Jessamine’s Mission Book 6 Tessa’s Return Book 7 Lauren’s ...

Levi and Lana have to fight for their lives! When Levi stumbles across beautiful Lana Wimble as she is sneaking around the ranch at night, he has to find out what she was up to. Lana has plenty of secrets to tell, but having her around proves dangerous. Her uncle can’t stand the Devonshire Ranch billionaire cowboys, and he especially won’t tolerate Lana spending time with them. When chaos breaks out at the ranch, in the form of Lana’s angry uncle and friends, Levi and Lana have to fight for their lives. In the process, Levi realizes that home really is where the heart is, and Lana ...

Delia has never before dared to believe that she might find a man who accepts her for who she is…but Michael seems to.. Delia and Michael grow closer. But will their newfound love be enough to save them when Travis attempts his final act of revenge? Read all the books in Cripple Creek Colorado Gold Romance Series by bestselling authors Ellen Anderson and Katie Wyatt! Cripple Creek Colorado Gold Romance Series Book 1 Mary's Renewal Book 2 Delia’s Strength Book 3 Melody’s Courage Book 4 Veronica’s Challenge Book 5 Jessamine’s Mission Book 6 Tessa’s Return Book 7 Lauren’s ...

What if the real question isn’t whether we’re “naughty or nice”… but whether our lives are connected to something that lasts forever? In a world that chases distraction, success, and the next moment of temporary fulfillment, many people quietly feel an ache they can’t explain — a longing for meaning, identity, and hope that doesn’t fade. Beyond Naughty and Nice: Rediscovering the Book of Life is a reflective, story-driven spiritual allegory written especially for seekers and spiritual explorers. Through the journey of Evan — an ordinary man who begins to question whether ...

Joseph Roths Hiob. Ein Roman erzählt die ergreifende Geschichte des Toralehrers Mendel Singer, dessen Leben von Prüfungen, Verlusten und Schicksalsschlägen gezeichnet ist. Inspiriert vom biblischen Buch Hiob, schildert Roth den modernen Menschen im Kampf mit Glaube, Leid und der Suche nach Erlösung. Mit eindrucksvoller Sprache und tiefem Mitgefühl entfaltet Roth ein zeitloses Bild menschlicher Existenz zwischen Verzweiflung und Hoffnung – ein Werk, das zu den bedeutendsten Romanen der deutschsprachigen Literatur zählt.

Karen Chirelli is a very somber young lady. Although the Christmas holiday should be a joyous time of year, the pandemic quarantine has left the college student confined and alone. As the gloomy girl tries her best to keep up her spirits a mysterious present appears on her doorstep: an old book entitled The Gift of Christmas. Karen begins to read the volume and becomes immersed in its uplifting and inspirational content but little does she realize that the book holds a special magic--one that will involve her directly-- and enlighten her to the true “gift of Christmas.”

The world may never look the same way at Job and his mysteries again. After seven intense years in the making, a completely different vision of this ancient book has been born, one that may mark a turning point in how we understand it. Whether you are a scholar or lay person, we introduce you to the person of Job as he has never been introduced to you before. But, who knows? It may just match the vision of him you have kept in the depths of your heart.

Laura Williams doesn’t believe that it is possible to fall in love with someone through the mail, she has faith that God will show her the way. When she arrives in town, it seems like she might really get her happily ever after. Adam is as handsome as he is kind and intelligent. But! While Laura spends her days writing detective stories, she’s startled when she’s suddenly drawn into one in real life! In an attempt to save a life, Laura ends up needing to be rescued herself. Amidst the danger, she puts her faith in God and in her new husband. Six Sisters For Bear Creek Book 1: ...