Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Books

<p>As you turn the pages of this book you will become intrigued at the personalities of the diff erent women mention in here. You will find that being virtuous is not about being perfect but about being godly. You will take a look into the life of...

God's plan of salvation is flawless and His Word spells it out in very remarkable ways. The Parable of The Word, for example, takes us into trenches of understanding all that occurs when anyone hears the Word of God for the first time. It addresses the...

"Only eternity will reveal the significance of his labors for the kingdom of God." Reverend David Bernard"There will be those...that can say, "This man taught me how to love the Lord."Reverend Nathaniel Urshan"C. L. Dees will leave a stamp on this...

This study considers what is arguably the most harrowing and heartrending account in the Bible: God's call to Abraham to sacrifice his only son out of obedience to the will of God. Drawing upon the depth of insights in this passage, author Sunday Leonard...

The two months before George's unexpected death served as a training ground for his salvation. George made comments almost foretelling his death, asked difficult questions about our heavenly Father's existence, and claimed to have seen angels when close...

This biblical narrative intersects the lives of three friends who happen to be bears. Each adventure teaches them different lessons that revolve around daily activities where conflicts arise but are resolved. The bears learn a lesson that everyone can...

WHAT IS THEPROBLEM? True Christianity is under siege in America today! Satan has spread two of the most evil deceptions in his arsenal, secular humanism [No - God] in our society and institutions and religious Christianity [No -- Spirit] in the...

Miracles that don't work first time; disciples who seem to be wilfully stupid; deliberately impenetrable parables; sarcastic Romans, a noticeable lack of moral instruction; no resurrection -- and an entirely gratuitous naked man. Andrew Rilstone's...

Since it was legalized in 1973, there have been more than 50 million abortions in America. Silence surrounds many of those women who chose abortion. Theydidn't anticipate the aftermath of regret, guilt, shame, anger and self-condemnation that often...

After Ms. Rachaels Bible Class lesson, little Sidney is beaming with excitement after learning that Gods children are princes and princesses. Her big brother, Demetrius, is full of questions that his parents Kevin and Tamika try their best to answer. The...

Este libro de oraciones, de reflexiones, de guía, está hecho en honor a ti mismo(a), tú que buscas el acercamiento a DIOS, para cambiar tu rumbo espiritual, tú qué quieres prepararte para estar en armonía, con mi PADRE CELESTIAL, con mi MAESTRO DIVINO, y...

A monograph about the Holy Spirit, covering its presence in the Jewish and New Testament texts, its understanding from different Early Christian groups like Gnostics, Monarchians or Arians, and the doctrine about it of the Fathers of the Church, such as...

Eleven papers from the First Birmingham Colloquium on the Textual Criticism of the New Testament, examining aspects of the Textus Receptus, the 'Pre-Johannine Text' of the Gospel, the ratings system in the United Bible Societies' Greek New Testament and...

This book explores the role of the biblical patriarch Abraham in the formation and use of authoritative texts in the Persian and Hellenistic periods. It reflects a conference session in 2009 focusing on Abraham as a figure of cultural memory in the...

The less-discussed character in the Bible is the woman: two talking animals therein have sometimes received more page space. This volume shines the light of close scrutiny in the less-trodden direction and focuses on biblical and allied women, or on the...

Fritz Michel, a true angel and prophet, has opened his heart and soul to give the gift of his understanding to a waiting world. Fritz knows that before Christ can come again, the world must be prepared. In this eye-opening and inspiring book, Fritz...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

Religious Representation in Place brings together an interdisciplinary group of scholars from the Humanities and Sciences to broaden the understanding of how religious symbols and spatial studies interact. The essays consider the relevance of religion in...

Mail can seem almost sacred. We are offended if people read a letter addressed to us that we did not want them to read. There are times when we like to keep what we know to ourselves and not let anyone else get in on it. We, however, are going to get...

Two classic books written by A. B. Simpson, founder of The Christian Missionary Alliance.The Life of PrayerChapter 1 - The Pattern PrayerChapter 2 - Encouragements to PrayerChapter 3 - In His NameChapter 4 - The Prayer of FaithChapter 5 - Hindrances to...

Surrender to the Pause and Recognize the Renewing Power of WorshipSometimes our mistakes can leave us feeling like we're drowning in an ocean of regret. Thankfully, we are not alone. The books of First and Second Samuel help us realize that worship is...

No importa si crees que no conoces nada, un poco, o mucho sobre ti o la creación de nuestra tierra. Aquí encontrara palabras de reflexión que te ayudarán en el desarrollo de tu vida personal y espiritual, mientras exploras las revelaciones del mundo. Sin...

With the advent of social media and its inherent ability to make people's words "go viral," abundant opportunities exist for false prophecies to flourish in the church. People are drawn to these "prophets" to ease anxiety, fulfill wants, or know the...

This is an excerpt of the Psalms and Proverbs from the complete GOD'S WORD (GW) Translation Bible. As a Bible reader, you should be confident that your Bible helps you to know God. To impact your spiritual growth and learn how the Bible applies to your...

Help Teens Study and Share The Screwtape Letters!For over 70 years, teenagers have loved reading The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis but have struggled to completely understand and share what they read. Today, The Screwtape Letters Study Guide for Teens...

In their debut compilation, April Roycroft and Lauren Reeves team up to offer a guide for small groups that is sure to draw participants closer to one another through real discussion while providing unique, scripture-based templates to help members...

James is the most practical book in the New Testament. His blunt style of writing is concisely focused on results. His goal is to show us how to have genuine faith and walk the Christian life with endurance.Award-winning author and scholar Ed Cox leads...

Divine Healing in the atonement is one of the benefits provided for in his sacrificial suffering and death as stated in Isaiah 53:3-5.  It is Gods will for his people to walk in divine health and also to minister healing to others as one of the...

With experience in social work, ordained ministry and multi-faith community living, Glennis Johnston reflects upon the inadequacies of the traditional Christian paradigm. In Turning Points of the Spirit, Johnston explores the disconnect between religion...

Among the many causes of anxiety in today’s world are global concerns to do with social and economic inequality, the imperative of sustainable development, and the link between the damage we are causing the natural environment and climate change...

Leute, die aufgehört haben, die Bibel zu lesen oder sie noch nie gelesen haben, sagen über die Mirror: "Ich habe noch nie etwas gelesen, das mich so tief berührt hat. Dies ist eine vollkommen neue Bibel. Ich kann es kaum erwarten, sie...

What do current events in the Middle East have to do with the Kingdom of God-and why should believers care? Why should anyone care? Fresh from the "prophetic Scriptures" emerge ancient answers to modern-day questions that affect all people worldwide...

In this quick and vibrant book, Kelly Kapic presents the nature, method and manners of theological study for newcomers to the field. He emphasizes that theology is more than a school of thought about God, but an endeavor that affects who we are...

In this work of historical fiction, Ben Witherington III provides a one of kind window into the social and cultural context of Paul's ministry.

Rodney Reeves contrasts easy spiritualities of serenity and retreat with the apostle Paul's vision: a cross-shaped spirituality for fools making their way through life's trials. Responding to Paul's invitation "follow me as I follow Christ," Reeves...

Thomas Oden calls for a radical reassessment of early church tradition by directing our attention to Africa, where a memory of St. Mark survives as the North African founder of the church in Alexandria. The result is an illuminating portrait that...

"The New Testament does not develop a systematic doctrine of salvation," writes Brenda Colijn. "Instead, it presents us with a variety of pictures taken from different perspectives." Students of the New Testament and of theology will both find their...

Persuaded of the singular vision of the Pentateuch, Old Testament professor John Sailhamer searches out clues left by the author and the later editor of the Pentateuch that will disclose the meaning of this great work. By paying particular attention to...

Tremper Longman provides a box-seat guide to Exodus, discussing its historical backdrop, sketching out its literary context, and developing its principal themes, from Israel's deliverance from servitude to Pharaoh to its dedication to service to God.

Brandon O'Brien and Randy Richards shed light on the ways that Western readers often misunderstand the cultural dynamics of the Bible. Identifying nine areas where commonplaces of modern Western thought diverge with the text, the authors ask us to...

With an astute mix of cultural critique and biblical scholarship, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks...

The American church avoids lament but lament is a missing, essential component of Christian faith. Soong-Chan Rah's prophetic exposition of the book of Lamentations provides a biblical and theological lens for examining the church's relationship with a...