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...

"Presents the Ten Commandments as the perfect law that gives freedom"-- Provided by publisher.

"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...

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,...

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

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...

"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...

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...