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2022.
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English
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God's story of His people and biblical truths that offer life, hope, and direction for today.
Rabbi Sobel shares wisdom from his Jewish heritage and helps us read Scripture in the cultural context of biblical times. Gifford adds personal stories and reflections from her spiritual journey and studies to help reader go deeper into their own relationship with God. You are part of God's epic story of redemption: a radiant testimony to the truth that...
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In one of his most enlightening works, C. S. Lewis shares his ruminations on both the form and the meaning of selected psalms. In the introduction he explains, "I write for the unlearned about things in which I am unlearned myself." Consequently, he takes on a tone of thoughtful collegiality as he writes on one of the Bible's most elusive books.
Characteristically graceful and lucid, Lewis cautions us that the psalms were originally written
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[2018]
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x, 201 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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In order to engage the Bible in the spirit of justice, compassion, and love, Jonathan L. Walton suggests reading the Bible in its world for our world. Perfect for individual or group study, A Lens of Love helps Christians to read and interpret the Bible morally and confidently as they engage society’s pressing issues. Walton provides interpretive tools to help understand the context of the Scriptures along with the Scriptures themselves in...
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[2021]
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ix, 181 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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"In this powerful new interpretation of the Book of Revelation, the late, revered author and translator of The Message Bible shows us how to live with profound joy and faithfulness-- even when it feels like the end of the world."--
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[2023]
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xii, 328 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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"The books of Luke and Acts tell a cohesive narrative story that shapes not only our understanding of Jesus, but also our vision of the Church and the mission of God. Michael Bird invites readers to explore some of the challenging topics present in the books of Luke and Acts, exploring the horizons of scholarship and offering helpful solutions for readers just beginning to navigate the history of interpretation. Seminary students, scholars, and pastors...
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[2014]
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275 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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Examines "the incredible power of the seven miraculous signs of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Batterson shows how they were not simply something Jesus did in the past, but something he wants to do now, in the present. He shares true stories of people today who are experiencing miracles in their lives. And he brings to light countless miracles, big and small, that we take for granted every day that point us toward the One who healed the sick,...
10) Psalm 23
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[2013]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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English
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Presents an illustrated version of the King James translation of the Twenty-third Psalm.
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2023.
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xii, 130 pages ; 21 cm
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English
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"The story of the two sons in Luke 15:11-32 is extremely clever both at its surface level and through the way it echoes all the major stories of Genesis. No one but Jesus could have told this story, and we should have a new appreciation for the depth of his teaching and recognize that he must be more than merely an extraordinarily gifted teacher"--
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2012.
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English
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You know Ruth’s story. Now meet her in person. And prepare to be changed.
Walk with Ruth as she travels from Moab to Bethlehem, certain of her calling, yet uncertain of her future. Hold Naomi’s hand and watch love put the pieces of her broken life back together. And hang out with Boaz, their kinsman-redeemer, who blesses both women and honors God, big time.
With best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs by...
Walk with Ruth as she travels from Moab to Bethlehem, certain of her calling, yet uncertain of her future. Hold Naomi’s hand and watch love put the pieces of her broken life back together. And hang out with Boaz, their kinsman-redeemer, who blesses both women and honors God, big time.
With best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs by...
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2020.
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258 pages ; 19 cm
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English
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"The story of Jonah is one of the most well-known parables in the Bible. It is also the most misunderstood. Many people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with Jonah: A rebellious prophet who defies God and is swallowed by a whale. But there's much more to Jonah's story than most of us realize"--
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2017.
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509 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 31 cm
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English
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Take a fresh look at India's great epic with The Illustrated Mahabharata and rediscover the lost kingdoms, dynasties, and characters of the Mahabharata. Follow the tale as it unfolds through 18 parvas with stunning photographs, paintings, sculptures, and historical artefacts. Discover the principal characters of the Mahabharata and their family trees, and understand key moments from the birth of Pandavas and Kauravas to the death of the elders. Know...
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[2016]
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xxii, 407 pages : map ; 25 cm
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English
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"An essential exploration of a rich literary tradition from the Bible to modern times, by a "rare literary authority" (New York Times Book Review). Jews have long embraced their identity as "the people of the book." But outside of the Bible, much of the Jewish literary tradition remains little known. The People and the Books shows how central questions and themes of our history and culture are reflected in the Jewish literary canon: the nature of...
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[2018]
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258 pages ; 20 cm
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English
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"Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller uncovers the moving, provocative, and urgent message within the book of Jonah and at the heart of the Christian faith. Most people, even those who are nonreligious, are familiar with the book of Jonah: a rebellious prophet defies God and is swallowed by a whale. Less familiar to most people is the second half of this Biblical story-- what happens after Jonah is released from the belly of...
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[2020]
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ix, 198 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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In this thoughtful follow-up to Simply Christian, today's leading Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and acclaimed author uses the Gospel of John to reveal how Christianity presents a compelling and relevant explanation for our world. N. T. Wright argues that every world view must explain seven "signposts," indicators inherent to humanity: Justice, Spirituality, Relationships, Beauty, Freedom, Truth, and Power. If we do not live up to these ideals, our...
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Introducing a new kind of Jesus biography: Transform the tired and familiar way you have read the Bible into an electrifying journey of rediscovering Christ. In this compelling work, authors Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola reclaim the entire Bible as a gripping narrative about Jesus Christ.
Jesus says, “The Scriptures point to me!” (John 5:39 NLT). But what does that mean exactly?
Virtually every other “Jesus
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The teachings, style and impact of the Qur'an have always been matters of controversy, among both Muslims and non-Muslims. But in a modern context of intercultural sensitivity, what the Qur'an says and means are perhaps more urgent questions than ever before. This major new book by one of the world's finest Islamic scholars responds to that urgency. Building on his earlier groundbreaking work, the author challenges misinterpretations of particular...
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2020.
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xii, 96 pages ; 20 cm
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English
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"The Prayer of Agur introduces readers to a little-known biblical author named Agur who wrote a single chapter at the end of the book of Proverbs. Contained within this amusing, seemingly nonsensical chapter is a simple yet compelling prayer, in which he asks God to "give me neither poverty nor riches. But give me only my daily bread.""--
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