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How the Bible is Written

How the Bible is Written

by Gary A. Rendsburg

A book focusing on the nexus between language and literature in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, with specific attention to how the former is used to create the latter; topics include wordplay, wordplay with proper names, alliteration, repetition with variation, dialect representation, intentionally confused language, marking closure, and more. … Read more…

The Value of Learning History

The Value of Learning History

by John Piper

The book of Jude includes numerous references to Jewish history (Balaam, Cain, and Korah's rebellion), references Jude believed made all the more powerful his warnings against internal enemies of the church. "The Value of Learning History," an article from pastor John Piper, illuminates, using Jude as a context, the importance for each person … Read more…

The Way of Christ in Culture: A Vision for All of Life

The Way of Christ in Culture: A Vision for All of Life

by Benjamin T Quinn and Dennis T Greeson

Culture is the way that humans organize their lives in a particular place and time. It includes everything from our language to our customs, to our values. As image-bearers of God, we are called to be salt and light in culture, bringing redemption and transformation to all areas of life. However, often the relationship between faith and culture is hard to n… Read more…

Herod and Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King and the Mother of the Risen Savior

Herod and Mary: The True Story of the Tyrant King and the Mother of the Risen Savior

by Kathie Lee Gifford

Explore the interwoven lives of King Herod and Mary, Mother of Jesus as New York Times bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford brings these biblical figures into a new light. Follow Herod from boyhood as he strives and fails throughout his life to become a beloved king. Walk in the steps of Mary of Nazareth as she navigates the repercussions of Herod's dea… Read more…

Why Study History?: Reflecting on the Importance of the Past

Why Study History?: Reflecting on the Importance of the Past

by John Fea

What is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective, and can such reflection help us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and the God we worship and serve?Written by an accomplished historian, award-winning author, public evangelical spokesman, and respected teacher, this introductory tex… Read more…

Hear Ye the Word of the Lord: What We Miss If We Only Read the Bible

Hear Ye the Word of the Lord: What We Miss If We Only Read the Bible

by D Brent Sandy

Long before the words of the Bible were written, God's communication through the spoken word rang out loud and clear. Jesus in particular commissioned representatives to speak on his behalf even during the time of his earthly ministry. And yet today we are a reading culture. It is easy for modern Christians to take for granted that the Bible was handed d… Read more…

Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith

Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith

by Elesha J Coffman

"An excellent resource for those eager to learn more about the evolution of American Christianity."--Publishers Weekly"Well-informed and highly readable."--Christianity Today (5-star review)American history has profoundly shaped, and been shaped by, Christianity. This engaging introduction provides a brisk and lively yet deeply researched survey of these int… Read more…

Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands: Uncovering Biblical Sites of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean World

Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands: Uncovering Biblical Sites of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean World

by Titus Kennedy

Insightful Archaeological Context. Illuminated Historicity. While the historical accuracy of the Bible has long been a topic of debate and has fallen under increased scrutiny in recent decades, new archaeological discoveries from an expanding host of ancient sites found in Bible lands continue to provide evidence pertinent to questions of reliability.The Ess… Read more…

Epiphany: The Season of Glory

Epiphany: The Season of Glory

by Fleming Rutledge

"We have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father."This line from the prologue of the Gospel of John declares the theme of Epiphany. Christmas celebrates Christ's birth; Epiphany manifests his glory.The feast of Epiphany and its following season are not as well observed as they should be. Many of us associate Epiphany with the visit of … Read more…

All the Genealogies of the Bible: Visual Charts and Exegetical Commentary

All the Genealogies of the Bible: Visual Charts and Exegetical Commentary

by Eugene H. Merrill, Andreas J. Kostenberger and Nancy S Dawson

Presents every genealogy in the Bible in a simple, visual format.The Bible contains hundreds of genealogies that fulfill many different purposes, but the significance of these genealogies can be difficult to grasp. In All the Genealogies of the Bible, Nancy Dawson visual presents every genealogy in the Bible, providing an essential guide to biblica… Read more…

Jesus through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ with the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians of the Middle Ages
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Jesus through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ with the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians of the Middle Ages

by Grace Hamman

Narrated by Grace Hamman

Read by the author.Jesus through Medieval Eyes will take you on an exploration of medieval representations of Jesus in theology and literature.Who is Jesus? What is he like? And who am I, encountering Jesus? These questions were just as important to Christians in the Middle Ages as they are today.And yet—as C.S. Lewis noted—the modern church… Read more…

Jesus through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ with the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians of the Middle Ages

Jesus through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ with the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians of the Middle Ages

by Grace Hamman

Jesus through Medieval Eyes will take you on an exploration of medieval representations of Jesus in theology and literature.Who is Jesus? What is he like? And who am I, encountering Jesus? These questions were just as important to Christians in the Middle Ages as they are today.And yet—as C.S. Lewis noted—the modern church tends to forget th… Read more…


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