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Book SynopsisExamines the life and ministry of Jesus with attention to the Lord's Prayer, the Beatitudes, Jesus' relationship to women and Jesus' parables. This book reveals Jesus in the light of his historical and cultural setting.Trade ReviewBailey has a gift of clear, lively expression; he takes advantage of his personal experiences, interest in Hebrew poetic structure, and knowledge of Arabic to bring insights into NT interpretation. -- Ruth B. Edwards * Journal for the Study of the New Testament *A brilliant addition to Bailey's other works in which he sheds light on the biblical text from Middle Eastern culture. -- Roy B. Zuck * Bibliotheca Sacra *The work will yield a rich harvest of information, pastoral support, and insight for all who read it. -- Susan K. Hedahl * Currents in Theology & Mission *Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes is Bailey's most recent call to Western Christians who need to time-travel to the Middle East. On page after page, he identifies themes and reflexes assumed in the gospels that slip right past us. Stories like the Parable of the Woman and the Judge are given interpretations that should contribute to every commentary writer. And fourteen more parables are made alive again, each in its original context. -- Gary M. Burge * Books & Culture *The great strength of this work is the author's familiarity with Middle Eastern culture. He succeeds in shedding new light on well known Gospel stories from a cultural perspective. Another valuable contribution of this book is the introduction to, and interaction with, great Eastern commentaries long forgotten or largely unknown to Western Biblical Scholarship. A very readable book and will be profitable to various levels of readers. Anyone interested in understanding the New Testament from its own distinctive Middle Eastern cultural perspective ought to read this book. -- Mark Jason * Themelios *

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Book SynopsisAn instant classic of contemporary spirituality, bringing together an engaging introduction to the Christian contemplative tradition for people inside or on the margins of the churches who feel drawn to the world of silent prayer.Martin Laird shows how silence and meditation can offer a remedy to many contemporary dilemmas and emotional struggles. Writing with great clarity, depth and authority, Laird examines the meditative methods and traditions found within contemplative prayer. He also explores the role of breath and awareness in the spiritual life, which, while usually associated with Buddhism, is also an ancient concern of Christian thinkers.Into the Silent Land brings together scholarship, pastoral practice and the author's own personal experience. It offers new insights for the student but is especially intended for the non-specialist reader who feels drawn to the world of silent prayer and is looking to the Christian contemplative tradition for inspiration and guidance.

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Book SynopsisThe perennial classic: this intimate journal chronicling the Narnia author''s experience of grief after his wife''s death has consoled readers for half a century; this edition features responses from authors like Hilary Mantel, Francis Spufford, Rowan Williams, Jenna Bailey ...''An intimate, anguished account of a man grappling with the mysteries of faith and love ... Elegant and raw ... A powerful record of thought and emotion experienced in real time.'' Guardian ''Raw and modern ... This unsentimental, even bracing, account of one man's dialogue with despair becomes both compelling and consoling ... A contemporary classic.'' Observer''A source of great consolation ... Lewis deploys his genius for vivid imagery ... It is a relief for the reader to find that he or she is not alone in the intense loneliness or feelings of anguish that bereavement brings.'' Henry Marsh, The Times''Testimony from a sensitive and eloquent witness [on] The Human Condition'. It offers an interrogation of experience and a glimmer of hardwon hope. It allows one bewildered mind to reach out to another. Death is no barrier to that.'' Hilary Mantel''Here, sorrow and despair, the tiredness and numbness and petulance and nightmarishness of grief, all have their full, uncontrolled, experienced force ... [Such] radical openness ... Brilliant.'' Francis Spufford***No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.Narnia author C.S. Lewis had been married to his wife for four blissful years. When she died of cancer, he found himself alone, inconsolable in his grief. In this intimate journal, he chronicles the aftermath of the bereavement and mourning with blazing honesty. He grapples with a crisis of religious faith, navigating hope, rage, despair, and love - but eventually regains his bearings, finding his way back to life.A luminous modern classic, A Grief Observed has offered solace to countless readers for decades. This companion edition combines the original text with personal responses from Hilary Mantel, Rowan Williams, Francis Spufford, Maureen Freely, Kate Saunders, Jessica Martin and Jenna Bailey.***What readers are saying:''A truly great book - inspirational and untold help.'' ''Every human being, living or dead, understands what Lewis means ... One of the most valuable books ever written.'' ''Lewis, as always, sits down next to you and validates your grief like a true friend. He lets you rage, and cry, and even be furious with God, just as he did.''''If you are grieving an enormous loss, you may find comfort here ... A great mind and wonderful writer who understands your grief well enough to put words to it.''''His journal was also my journal as I worked through my own grief. Reading this book was actually comforting in that I knew that someone else understood my situation and offered insight and hope ... I highly recommend this book for anyone who has gone through the death of a loved one or who wants to comfort. ''This little book has had me in floods of tears [and] shows a real understanding of grief ... To read the words of this great man who shared and understood my pain and is a life affirming and faith affirming experience.''

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Book SynopsisLetters By a Modern Mystic is a little book of big ideas based on one simple spiritual practice: living every moment with the thought of God.Trade Review'If you will patiently begin to follow the instructions given in this book, you will very quickly see the astonishing results.' * Dallas Willard, author and teacher *

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Book SynopsisIn this six-session video Bible study (video streaming code included), bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio unpacks Psalm 23 to offer insight into how to overcome the enemy''s lies and find peace and spiritual security in any circumstance or situation.This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself—with video notes, personal study and group discussion sections, and a guide to best practices for leading a group. An individual access code to stream all six video sessions online (you don''t need to buy a DVD!).  God has prepared a table for you. It''s set with a banquet of peace, clarity, and purpose. But Satan is constantly looking for an invitation, seeking to fill your mind with distractions, fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, doubt... It''s an ongoing battle. But you can learn how to protect your mind from unhe

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Book SynopsisUSA TODAY BESTSELLER! The Ground Is Moving The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in the summer of 2020 shocked the nation. As riots rocked American cities, Christians affirmed from the pulpit and in social media that “black lives matter” and that racial justice “is a gospel issue.” But what if there is more to the social justice movement than those Christians understand? Even worse: What if they’ve been duped into preaching ideas that actually oppose the Kingdom of God? In this powerful book, Voddie Baucham, a preacher, professor, and cultural apologist, explains the sinister worldview behind the social justice movement and Critical Race Theory—revealing how it already has infiltrated some seminaries, leading to internal denominational conflict, canceled careers, and lost livelihoods. Like a fault line, it threatens American culture in general—and the evangelical church in particular. Whether you’re a layperson who has woken up in a strange new world and wonders how to engage sensitively and effectively in the conversation on race or a pastor who is grappling with a polarized congregation, this book offers the clarity and understanding to either hold your ground or reclaim it.

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Book SynopsisThe central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. They say that God became Man. Every other miracle prepares the way for this, or results from this.'This is the key statement of Miracles', in which C. S. Lewis shows that a Christian must not only accept but rejoice in miracles as a testimony of the unique personal involvement of God in his creation.Using his characteristic lucidity and wit to develop his argument, Lewis challenges the rationalists, agnostics and deists on their own grounds and provides a poetic and joyous affirmation that miracles really do occur in our everyday lives.Trade Review‘…a brilliant book, abounding in lucid exposition and illuminating metaphor.’Observer ‘This is Dr Lewis’s most substantial and persuasive essay in Christian apologetics, and it is all the more impressive because it is the work of a poet as well as a philosopher.’Church Times

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Book SynopsisA collection of Lewis's essays against the new morality' a fine collection representing Lewis at his most brilliant.Published shortly after his death, aiming to make available some of his writings which were not at that time publicly accessible, and to counter the prevailing new morality of the sixties, Christian Reflections' gives a robust defence of the Christian Gospel.Now, fifty years later, when Christian communities are, in our own day, struggling to come to terms with a shifting morality, this little volume will be a comforting reminder of the never-changing truths of the faith.As ever, Lewis's clear and eloquent mind gives plenty of food for thought, especially as he aims his intellectual ammunition at the modern myths still so prevalent in our post-modern culture.Trade Review‘I find I am constantly realising that I owe many of my most basic convictions about Christian faith to Lewis’s imagination.’ Rowan Williams

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Book Synopsis''This is a brilliant, shocking book ... also witty, painfully self-critical and humane ... it is a work of great literature'' Tim Whitmarsh, Guardian ''The Kingdom, already a huge bestseller in France, is thrilling, magnificent and strange'' Bryan Appleyard, Sunday TimesThe sensational international bestseller from one of France''s most fêted writers - an epic novel telling the story of Christianity as it has never been told before, and one man''s crisis of faith.Corinth, ancient Greece, two thousand years ago. An itinerant preacher, poor, wracked by illness, tells the story of a prophet who was crucified in Judea, who came back from the dead, and whose return is a sign of something enormous. Like a contagion, the story will spread over the city, the country and, eventually, the world. Emmanuel Carrère''s astonishing historical epic tells the story of the mysterious beginnings of Christianity, bringing to life a distant, primTrade ReviewBrilliant, shocking... also witty, painfully self-critical and humane... it is a work of great literature -- Tim Whitmarsh * Guardian *Emmanuel Carrère is said by many to be one of the best writers in France, if not Europe... The Kingdom, a huge bestseller in France, is thrilling, magnificent and strange -- Bryan Appleyard * Sunday Times *An utterly brilliant book... Carrère is a vivid guide and a knowledgeable one -- Catherine Nixey * The Times *A novelised memoir that vividly captures the drama of the Christian experience... A celebration of religious imagination - Catholic, French, Judaic, Hellenic - The Kingdom has been a runaway bestseller in France. In Britain, it may succeed as a relief and an antidote -- John Cornwell * Financial Times *There are few great writers in France today, and Emmanuel Carrère is one of them * Paris Review *

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Book SynopsisFor over 50 years students, professors, clergy, and general readers have relied on The New Oxford Annotated Bible as an unparalleled authority in Study Bibles. This fifth edition of the Annotated remains the best way to study and understand the Bible at home or in the classroom. This thoroughly revised and substantially updated edition contains the best scholarship informed by recent discoveries and anchored in the solid Study Bible tradition. Introductions and extensive annotations for each book by acknowledged experts in the field provide context and guidance. Introductory essays on major groups of biblical writings - Pentateuch, Prophets, Gospels, and other sections - give readers an overview that guides more intensive study. General essays on history, translation matters, different canons in use today, and issues of daily life in biblical times inform the reader of important aspects of biblical study. Maps and diagrams within the text contextualize where events took place and howTrade ReviewIn sum, the assiduous reader will find here an invaluable library of biblical text and diverse scholarship. * Philip S. Johnston, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament *...a huge wealth of material in a single volume.the assiduous reader will find here an invaluable library of biblical text and diverse scholarship. * Philip S. Johnston, JSOT *It is the first collection of the Apocrypha to include Jubilees. * New Testament Abstracts *Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Pentateuch: Marc Z. Brettler Introductions and Annotations Genesis: David Carr Exodus: Carol Meyers Leviticus: Jeffrey Stackert Numbers: Thomas B. Dozeman Deuteronomy: Bernard M. Levinson Introduction to the Historical Books: Marc Z. Brettler Introductions and Annotations Joshua: K. Lawson Younger, Jr. Judges: Gregory Mobley Ruth: Yair Zakovitch 1, 2 Samuel: Steven L. McKenzie 1, 2 Kings: Thomas Römer 1, 2 Chronicles: Gary N. Knoppers Ezra, Nehemiah: Tamara Cohn Eskenazi Esther: Mary Joan Winn Leith Introduction to the Poetical and Wisdom Books: Marc Z. Brettler Introductions and Annotations Job: David J. A. Clines Psalms: Richard J. Clifford Proverbs: Christine Roy Yoder Ecclesiastes: Davis Hankins and Brennan W. Breed Song of Solomon: J. Cheryl Exum Introduction to the Prophetic Books: Julia M. O'Brien Isaiah: Marvin A. Sweeney Jeremiah: Louis Stulman Lamentations: Adele Berlin Ezekiel: Stephen L. Cook Daniel: Amy C. Merrill Willis Hosea, Amos, Micah: Gregory Mobley Joel, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi: David L. Petersen Obadiah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah: Julia M. O'Brien Jonah: Yair Zakovitch Introduction to the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books: Carol A. Newsom Introductions and Annotations Tobit: Amy-Jill Levine Judith: Lawrence M. Wills Esther (Greek): Mary Joan Winn Leith Wisdom of Solomon: Michael Kolarcik Sirach: Benjamin G. Wright Baruch, Letter of Jeremiah: Matthew Goff Add Daniel (Azariah, Song of Three, Susanna, Bel): Amy C. Merrill Willis 1 Maccabees: John R. Bartlett 2 Maccabees: Daniel R. Schwartz 1 Esdras: Tamara Cohn Eskenazi Prayer of Manasseh: David Lambert Psalm 151: Judith H. Newman 3 Maccabees: John J. Collins 2 Esdras: Theodore A. Bergren 4 Maccabees: David A. de Silva Introduction to the Gospels: Pheme Perkins Introductions and Annotations Matthew: J. R. C. Cousland Mark: Suzanne Watts Henderson Luke: Marion L. Soards John: Colleen Conway Acts: Christopher R. Matthews Introduction to Letters/Epistles in the New Testament: Pheme Perkins Introductions and Annotations Romans: Ann Jervis 1 Corinthians: Laurence L. Welborn 2 Corinthians: Alexandra R. Brown Galatians: Emma Wasserman Ephesians, Colossians: Jennifer K. Berenson Philippians: Carolyn Osiek 1,2 Thessalonians: Richard S. Ascough The Pastoral Epistles, 1,2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon: Margaret M. Mitchell Hebrews: David A. de Silva James: Timothy B. Cargal 1 Peter: M. Eugene Boring 2 Peter, Jude: Terrance Callan 1,2,3 John: Pheme Perkins Revelation: Jean-Pierre Ruiz General Essays, Tables, Glossary, Index General Essays The Canons of the Bible: Marc Z. Brettler and Pheme Perkins Textual Criticism: Michael D. Coogan and Pheme Perkins The Languages of the Bible: Sidnie White Crawford Translation of the Bible into English: Michael D. Coogan and Pheme Perkins Interpretation The Hebrew Bible's Interpretation of Itself: Marc Z. Brettler The New Testament Interprets the Jewish Scriptures: Pheme Perkins Jewish Interpretation in the Premodern Era: Marc Z. Brettler Christian Interpretation in the Premodern Era: Carol A. Newsom The Interpretation of the Bible: From the Nineteenth to the Mid-Twentieth Centuries: Michael D. Coogan Contemporary Methods in Biblical Study: Carol A. Newsom The Geography of the Bible: Michael D. Coogan Cultural Contexts The Ancient Near East: Michael D. Coogan The Persian and Hellenistic Periods: Carol A. Newsom The Roman Period: Pheme Perkins Tables Timeline Chronological Table of Rulers Weights and Measures Time [includes Calendar] Parallel Texts [now including parallels from the Gospel of John] Translations of Ancient Texts Glossary Index to the Study Materials

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Book Synopsis''the highest matter in the noblest form''John Donne''s description of the Psalms celebrates not only the perfection of the biblical psalms but their translation into poetic form by the Sidneys, who turned them into some of the most accomplished lyric poems of the English Renaissance. Although it was not printed until the nineteenth century, the Sidney Psalter was widely read in manuscript and influenced poets from Donne and Herbert to Milton and beyond. It turned these well-known and well-loved Psalms into sophisticated verse, selecting or inventing a different stanza form for each one. This variety of forms matches the appeal of their content: there are Psalms of praise and blame, Psalms of cursing and lamentation, Psalms of joy and exaltation, Psalms that recount history, and Psalms that describe Creation or divine law.This is the first complete edition of the Psalter for over forty years. The Psalms are provided in an authoritative modernized text, with helpful glosses and notes il

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Book SynopsisLandmarks help us to find ourselves when we think we are lost. When we don''t know where to begin, they give us a starting point. When we think we know where we are, they give us the confidence to keep going. And if we think we have arrived, they remind us that there is always something more, somewhere beyond ...This is a book of Landmarks for the heart''s journey. Written out of the author''s own prayer and lived experience, and inspired by her practical explorations of the insights of St Ignatius Loyola, it opens up questions which concern us all:- How can we recognise God''s ceaseless action in our lives and begin to discern his will?- What does ''fallenness'' mean for us today?- How can we live true to ourselves and make decisions in freedom?- How do we penetrate our deepest desires and become free of the lesser attachments that obstruct them?Big questions - but as Margaret Silf shows, there are clues to be discovered in every moment and situation: at home, at work, in the garden,Trade Review'I know of no publishing house which has ever offered to reimburse a buyer who remains dissatisfied after reading one of its books. I think Darton, Longman and Todd could safely make the first such offer with Landmarks. I delighted in following Margaret Silf's journey of exploration today ... lucidly written, down to earth, free of jargon, full of hope and encouragement.' -- Gerard W. Hughes'Margaret Silf is one of the most talented spiritual writers, and her Landmarks will become a classic.' -- Margaret Hebblethwaite

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Book SynopsisTells the story of Thomas Merton's search for faith and peace in a world which first fascinated and then appalled him. It is written with the profound insight of a man who has seen himself clearly. Complete and unedited edition.Trade ReviewIt is a rare pleasure to read an autobiography with a pattern and meaning valid for all of us. The Seven Storey Mountain is a book one reads with a pencil so as to make it one’s own. * Graham Greene *A remarkable book, a classic of its kind, written in a vivid, rich and alert style which ranges from crisp vernacular to passionate eloquence, full of picturesque incident and passing at times into religious ecstasy. * The Times Literary Supplement *A book which may well prove to be of permanent interest in the history of religious experience. * Evelyn Waugh *

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Book SynopsisTom Wright takes the reader on an Advent journey through the Gospel of Luke, linking his reflections to the Sunday readings for Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary.Trade Review'Brilliant devotional theology for the everyday Christian.' Christianity;'A wonderful devotional study or possible group stuudy for the Advent season.', Together Magazine;'Tom Wright is one of the great biblical commentators of our day, whose writing on the Bible will stand the test of time.', Amy Boucher Pye, in Woman Alive

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Book SynopsisBiblical Hebrew: A Compact Guide, Updated Edition by Miles V. Van Pelt is a handy, at-a-glance reference with summaries of Hebrew grammar, paradigms, and lexicon, and more. This book is ideal for consulting during translation and exegesis work and aids Hebrew students at all levels by providing key language forms, word usage, and word meanings. This compact guide summarizes the most important information on biblical Hebrew grammar and has been updated to correspond to the third edition of Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar.

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Book SynopsisWhat are spiritual gifts?Storms has spent several decades teaching on the topic of the spiritual gifts and equipping believers in the faithful practice of God''s gifts. Yet there remains a great deal of confusion about the nature of the gifts and how they best function in the body of Christ.In this comprehensive guide to the spiritual gifts, Storms addresses the many bizarre and misleading interpretations while confronting the tendency to downplay the urgency of spiritual gifts for Christian living and ministry. He explains how spiritual gifts--both the more miraculous and the everyday--are given to build up the body of Christ.God has graciously provided these manifestations of the Spirit so that believers might encourage, edify, strengthen, instruct, and console one another, all with a view to an ever-increasing, incremental transformation into the image of Jesus Christ. Throughout this guide, Sam Storms unpacks the glorious truth that theTrade Review'If you are wanting an introduction to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, this book is for you. If you are already knowledgeable in the gifts of the Spirit, this is the book for you as well. It is a source book for the seasoned Christian. You should secure extra copies to give away. No one is more able to produce a balanced book like this than Dr. Sam Storms. With a solid background in the Word and the Spirit, he has written a book that will be edifying and God-honoring.' * R. T. Kendall, minister of Westminster Chapel (1977–2002) *'One drop of strength from the Divine Helper is better than a lifetime of committee meetings, strategy sessions, and building programs. Apart from the power of the Holy Spirit, we do not have what it takes to love people and lead them to Christ. Yet, because of the Spirit's power, we have everything we need! Many Christians, however, are confused. We wonder how to have a relationship with the Spirit. Are the gifts of the Spirit for our time? For my life? If so, how do I access and use them? These are essential questions in these last days. For that reason, this book is a timely resource. Sam Storms writes with the heart of a pastor and the skill of a scholar. His preparation is impressively thorough and detailed. This book will serve as a go-to tool for all of us who seek to walk in the Spirit.' * Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author *'Sam Storms has given the body of Christ a gift in Understanding Spiritual Gifts. This is, without doubt, the best book I have ever read on the subject. Sam brings clarity to this often-misunderstood subject, awakening us to the necessity of spiritual gifts in order to live the fruitful lives God has designed for us, and to fulfill the mission he has assigned to us. It is time for the body of Christ to function as a whole, healthy, and strong body, which is impossible without the operation of the spiritual gifts given to us by God. This is a book for this hour.' * Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women *'Sam Storms has written the most comprehensive book on spiritual gifts I have ever seen. I can't think of a question about the gifts that he does not address. And his answers are based on the simple statements of Scripture, not preconceived theories about the gifts. Although Sam is a scholar, this book is not a scholarly, theoretical examination of spiritual gifts. It is an eloquent, easy-to-read, practical explanation of each of the twenty-one spiritual gifts and why they are essential for the spiritual health of the church. Sam will help you discover your gift and learn how to use it effectively.' * Jack Deere, author of Why I Am Still Surprised by the Power of the Spirit *'Thank you, Sam Storms; you've done it again. You have written an important book that addresses a crucially important and practical subject that the Holy Spirit is emphasizing today. With the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor and as a radical lover of Jesus, my dear friend Sam Storms has written a truly comprehensive guide to the subject of spiritual gifts. I can't think of a biblical text he doesn't explain or a controversial question he doesn't seek to answer. He is fearless and tireless in this because he wants to empower and equip people to walk in their full inheritance in the Holy Spirit. You may not agree with Sam's view on everything pertaining to gifts of the Spirit, but I promise you will be challenged, encouraged, and informed by his book. And I assure you that you will get a lot of Bible! The people of God are desperately in need of a consistent experience of the power of God, and the primary way God has provided for this is through the many gifts the Spirit empowers. I can't recommend this book too highly.' * Mike Bickle, International House of Prayer, Kansas City *'When the opening sentence of the first chapter of this book is 'Christianity is inescapably supernatural,' readers are immediately alerted to the necessity--not the luxury, not the option--of the presence, empowerment, and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Who better than Sam Storms to walk us through this essential subject? With constant reference to Scripture, Sam tackles such pressing matters as desiring and praying for spiritual gifts in the light of God's sovereignty, and how to discover one's gift(s). And he does not shy away from controversial topics such as continuationism vs. cessationism, the nature of speaking in tongues and its related gift of interpretation, and whether there are still apostles today. From a continuationist, Calvinist perspective on spiritual gifts and in a way that shuns irresponsible (mis) representations of other viewpoints, Understanding Spiritual Gifts will certainly be the standard work for years to come.' * Gregg R. Allison, professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *

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Book SynopsisRefresh your weary soul with living water from God''s Word.Everyone goes through difficult seasons, tough losses, and moments that feel unbearable. In today''s world, people thirst more than ever for reassurance and guidance. Streams in the Desert provides a river of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to weary travelers. ABC''s Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts reads Streams in the Desert every day. Roberts said, It''s my most prized possession…my family, each of us has a copy and we read it every morning…it just brings us closer together.In this updated edition, you''ll find: 366 devotions with updated modern text More Scripture, Subject, and Contributor Indices A ribbon marker to hold your place A powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings, and Scripture featured in the original edition Precise NIV text

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Book SynopsisThis second edition of An Introduction to the Old Testament has been revised and updated to reflect recent advances in Old Testament scholarship. An upper-level introduction that includes callouts, charts, and graphs, it offers a solid understanding of three key issues: historical background, literary analysis, and theological message.

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Book SynopsisNot a Fan has already called more than one million readers to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple--moving from fan to follower in their relationship with Jesus.After years of serving God, pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman had a startling revelation: for too long, he had been living as a fan of Jesus; someone who tried to make Christianity seem as appealing, comfortable, and convenient as he possibly could to others. Idleman decided something had to change--he needed to embark on the journey of becoming a completely committed follower of God, not just a fan.Fans want to be close enough to Jesus to get all the benefits, but not so close that it requires sacrifice, while followers are all in and completely committed to Christ. Not a Fan gives you the tools you need to determine exactly where you stand when it comes to your relationship with Jesus.No matter where you ar

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Book SynopsisBe inspired to pray boldly, pray powerfully, pray with passion, and trade ineffective prayers and lukewarm faith for raw, daring prayers that will transform your daily life.Do you ever wonder if God answers your prayers? Do you wish you could see the evidence that prayer changes lives? Do you long for more than playing it safe in your faith? Join New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel as he helps you discover the power of authentically communicating with God, breaking out of the restrictive spiritual safety bubble, and expanding your ideas about what''s possible with God.The Bible tells us that prayer has the power to move God''s heart, but some prayers move him more than others. He wants more for us than a tepid faith and half-hearted routines at the dinner table. God called you to a life of courage, not comfort.In Dangerous Prayers, Groeschel will show you how to pray the prayers that search your soul, break your habits, and send you out to pursue the calling God has for you. But be warned: If you''re fine with settling for what''s easy, or if you''re okay with staying on the sidelines, this book isn''t for you. You''ll be challenged. You''ll be tested. You''ll be moved to take a long, hard look at your heart. But you''ll be inspired, too.Dangerous Prayers will give you the encouragement and tools you need to: Transform the patterns around your daily prayer life Truly embrace and believe in the power of intentional prayer Start to pray daring, faith-filled, God-honoring, life-changing, world-transforming prayers You''ll discover the secret to overcoming fears of loss, rejection, failure, and the unknown, and you''ll welcome the blessings God has for you on the other side. But best of all, you''ll gain the courage it takes to pray dangerous prayers.

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Book SynopsisThe NASB Pew and Worship Bible is perfect for any church pew or classroom and matches page-for-page with the NASB Preacher’s Bible. Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read with Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print typeface.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing an easy-to-learn and easy-to-use reference system acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible enables you to search the breadth of Scripture’s teachings on thousands of topics. Ideal for personal study and sermon preparation, it’s now easier to read with the KJV Comfort Print typeface.

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Book SynopsisReading the Bible doesn''t need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its sixty-six books.For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately.In an engaging, conversational style, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart take you through every book of the Bible using their unique approach: Orienting Data—Concise info bytes that form a thumbnail of the book. Overview—A brief panorama that introduces key concepts and themes and important landmarks in theTable of ContentsPreface... 9 The Biblical Story: An Overview ... 14 THE NARRATIVE OF ISRAEL IN THE BIBLICAL STORY 21 Genesis ...24 Exodus ...34 Leviticus ...43 Numbers ...49 Deuteronomy ...55 Joshua ...63 Judges ...70 Ruth ...78 1 and 2 Samuel ...82 1 and 2 Kings ...91 1 and 2 Chronicles ...99 Ezra-Nehemiah ...108 Esther ...114 THE WRITINGS OF ISRAEL IN THE BIBLICAL STORY 119 Job ...121 Psalms ...130 Proverbs ...144 Ecclesiastes ...154 Song of Songs ...161 Lamentations ...166 THE PROPHETS OF ISRAEL IN THE BIBLICAL STORY 171 Isaiah ...174 Jeremiah ...186 Ezekiel ...195 Daniel ...204 Hosea ...211 Joel ...217 Amos ...222 Obadiah ...228 Jonah ...231 Micah ...235 Nahum ...240 Habakkuk ...244 Zephaniah ...248 Haggai ...252 Zechariah ...256 Malachi ...262 THE GOSPELS AND ACTS IN THE BIBLICAL STORY 267 Matthew ...269 Mark ...277 Luke ...286 Acts ...296 John ...304 THE EPISTLES AND REVELATION IN THE BIBLICAL STORY 315 Romans ...317 1 Corinthians ...324 2 Corinthians ...333 Galatians ...340 Ephesians ...347 Philippians ...353 Colossians ...359 1 Thessalonians ...364 2 Thessalonians ...369 1 Timothy ...373 2 Timothy ...379 Titus ...383 Philemon ...387 Hebrews ...390 James ...397 1 Peter ...402 2 Peter ...407 1 John ...411 2 John ...417 3 John ...420 Jude ...423 The Revelation ...426 Glossary of Terms ... 437 Appendix: A Chronological Listing of the Biblical Books... 443

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Book SynopsisAre you hungry to help others through leadership but don''t feel like you have the authority?One of the greatest myths of leadership is that you must be in charge in order to lead. Great leaders don''t buy it. Great leaders--whether they have the official authority or not--learn how to be an influential presence wherever they are.In How to Lead When You''re Not in Charge, author and pastor Clay Scroggins explains the nature of leadership and what''s needed to be a great leader--even when you answer to someone else.Drawing from biblical principles and his experience as the lead pastor of Buckhead Church in Atlanta, Georgia, Clay will help you nurture your vision and cultivate influence with integrity and confidence, even when you lack authority in your organization or ministry.In this book, Clay will walk you through the challenge of leadership and the four basic behaviors all great leaders have and how to cultivate them: Leading yourself Choosing positivity Thinking critically Rejecting passivity With practical wisdom and humor, Clay Scroggins will help you free yourself to become the great leader you want to be so you can make a difference. Even when you''re not in charge.----------This book will be one of the most, if not the most, pivotal leadership books you''ll ever read. - Andy StanleyIf you''re ready to lead right where you are, this book can show you how to start. - Dave RamseyRead this book! The marketplace is full of leadership messages, but this one is a stand out. - Louie Giglio

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Church of England, in use since the 16th century. In this revised 1662 form, it has also become one of the classic English texts, its prayers and expressions helping to mould the English language into what it is today. This particular edition comes in a red imitation leather cased binding, and is ideal for use in the pew.

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Book SynopsisJudith Wolfe is Professor of Philosophical Theology at the University of St. Andrews, UK.

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Book SynopsisBestselling author Stormie Omartian presents heartfelt prayers from one of her most popular books, The Power of Praying® for Your Adult Children. In a lovely new Milano Softone cover, this compact resource unveils the power of prayer to protect, nurture, and guide the lives and futures of any parent’s adult children.

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Book SynopsisChronicles King James' obsession with demons, their alleged attempts on his life, and the first recorded witch trials. This title offers a knowledgeable and sympathetic look at the details of the magick and witchcraft of the period. It features historical woodcut illustrations and includes the old English text in its entirety.

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Book SynopsisBeing a good mom isn''t about doing everything right to create a set of perfect trophy children--though every mom has felt the pressure to do just that and to do it all on her own. To ask for help feels like defeat. Yet when we try to do it all by our own strength, we end up depleted, lonely, and ineffective. Heather MacFadyen wants you to know that you are not meant to go it alone. Sharing her most vulnerable, hard mom moments, she shows how moms can be empowered by God, supported by others, and connected with their children. With encouragement and insight, she helps you foster the key relationships you need to be the mom you want to be.Whether you work or stay home, whether you have teenagers or babes in arms, you''ll find here a compassionate friend who wants the best--not just for your kids but for you.

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Book SynopsisSt. Elizabeth was a grand daughter of Queen Victoria of Great Britain and Ireland, and the sister of the last Czarina Alexandra. This short work sets forth in the Grand Duchess's own words her vision for monastic life in inner city early twentieth century Moscow.

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Book SynopsisA complete prayer book in the Slavonic language printed with the Cyrillic (old orthography) alphabet. Includes morning and evening prayers, the liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, various Akathists and Canons annd much more besides.

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Book SynopsisThrough a series of essays contributed by leading experts in the field, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Practical Theology presents an introduction to practical theology as a major area of Christian study and practice, including an overview of its key developments, themes, methods, and future directions.Trade Review“The energy, organization, intelligence, and wisdom of the editor have borne fruit in this very splendid book. It deserves to be widely read and used.” (Reviews Religion & Theology, 7 April 2015) “The first comprehensive reference work to provide a survey, description and analysis of practical theology as an area of study.” (Native American Encyclopedia, 20 December 2013) “This Companion has wide scope … and is surely the most definitive definition of what practical theology entails to date … An important addition to the shelves of those who teach practical theology or ministers as well as those engaged in the ministry themselves ... [It] offers a new way of seeing the subject, with sets of essays that are informative, novel, and take theology in new directions.” (Regent's Reviews, 2012) “This edited collection is a showcase presenting how contemporary scholarship of practical theology has been developed into a wide concept of practical theology ... For those who are interested in teaching Christian theology from a practical theological perspective, this book will be a useful reference.” (Homiletic Journal, 2012) “Miller-McLemore, a leader in the field, has edited an excellent handbook on Christian practical theology. Though the essays are short, they provide excellent overviews of the various topics and, more important, helpful bibliographies for students who wish to explore certain topics further … Libraries supporting curricula in Christian theology and ministry should acquire this good introduction to the field. It is essential for acquisition for seminary libraries ... Recommended: upper-level undergraduates and above.” (Choice, 2012)Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors xi Introduction: The Contributions of Practical Theology 1 Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore Part I Way of Life: Shaping Faith among Believers in Home and Society 21 1 Suffering 23 Pamela Cooper-White 2 Healing 32 Susan J. Dunlap 3 Playing 42 Jaco Hamman 4 Eating 51 Dorothy C. Bass 5 Loving 61 Herbert Anderson 6 Consuming 70 Katherine Turpin 7 Blessing 80 Christian Scharen Part II Method: Studying Theology in Practice in Library and Field 89 8 Case Study Method 91 Daniel S. Schipani 9 Psychological Theory 102 Lee H. Butler, Jr. 10 Hermeneutical Theory 112 Sally A. Brown 11 Quantitative Method 123 Hans Schilderman 12 Congregational Studies 133 James R. Nieman 13 Ritual Theory 143 Edward Foley 14 Social Policy 153 Pamela D. Couture 15 The Use of Scripture 163 Paul Ballard 16 Poetics 173 Heather Walton 17 Emancipatory Theory and Method 183 Nancy J. Ramsay 18 Feminist Theory 193 Elaine Graham 19 Womanist Theory 204 Evelyn L. Parker 20 Narrative Approaches 214 R. Ruard Ganzevoort 21 Ethnography 224 Mary Clark Moschella 22 Participatory Action Research 234 Elizabeth Conde-Frazier 23 Theories of Practice 244 Ted A. Smith 24 Action Theories 255 Robert Mager Part III Curriculum: Educating for Ministry and Faith in Classroom, Congregation, and Community 267 25 Pastoral Care 269 Barbara McClure 26 Homiletics 279 John S. McClure 27 Worship 289 Don E. Saliers 28 Religious Education 299 Carol Lakey Hess 29 Religious Leadership 308 Michael Jinkins 30 Evangelism 318 Jeffery L. Tribble, Sr. 31 Spirituality 328 Claire E. Wolfteich 32 Ethics 337 Miguel A. De La Torre 33 Contextual Education 347 Emily Click 34 Systematic Theology 357 Mary McClintock Fulkerson 35 Historical Theology 367 James M. Brandt 36 Biblical Theology 377 Michael Joseph Brown 37 Integration in Theological Education 386 Kathleen A. Cahalan Part IV Discipline: Defining History and Context in Guild and Global Setting 397 Section 1: Issues, Contexts, and Perspectives 399 38 Race and Racism 401 Dale P. Andrews 39 Gender, Sexism, and Heterosexism 412 Jeanne Hoeft 40 Globalization, Colonialism, and Postcolonialism 422 Melinda McGarrah Sharp 41 Economics, Class, and Classism 432 Joyce Ann Mercer 42 Disability, Ableism, and Disablism 443 John Swinton 43 Religious Pluralism and Christian-Centrism 452 Kathleen J. Greider Section 2: Global Developments 463 44 Continental Europe 465 Friedrich Schweitzer 45 Britain 475 Zoë Bennett 46 French Canada 485 Solange Lefebvre 47 The United States 495 Richard R. Osmer 48 South Africa 505 Jaco S. Dreyer 49 West Africa 515 Daisy N. Nwachuku 50 Brazil 525 Valburga Schmiedt Streck 51 South Korea 534 Meerha Hahn 52 Australia and Oceania 544 Gerard V. Hall Section 3: Traditions 555 53 Mainline Protestantism 557 Gordon S. Mikoski 54 Roman Catholicism 567 Lynn Bridgers 55 Protestant Evangelicalism 577 Charles J. Scalise 56 Pentecostalism 587 Mark J. Cartledge Index of Subjects 596 Index of Names 619

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Book SynopsisSmall enough to take with you everywhere you go, this pocket Bible will ensure you have the Word of God at hand at all times. With a lilac pastel purple soft imitation leather cover and matching zip, the Bible pages will be kept tidy and clean. This lovely gift Bible has a removable presentation box and a pastel purple ribbon marker, and features a black and white hand-drawn pattern on the endpapers. First published in British English in 1979, the New International Version is the world''s most popular modern English Bible. It is renowned for its combination of reliability and readability and is ideal for personal reading, public teaching and group study. This Bible also features:- clear, readable 6.75pt text- easy-to-read layout- shortcuts to key stories, events and people of the Bible- reading plan- book by book overview- quick links to find inspiration and help from the Bible in different life situations.This edition uses British

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Book SynopsisIn the Gospel of Mark's account of the Passion narrative, Jesus calls out from the cross 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?' which is the Aramaic for 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' - the first line of Psalm 22. It's an anguished expression - traditionally ascribed to King David - of defeat, failure, abandonment and despair. This series of reflections, written for Lent and Holy Week 2023 by the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, ponders the significance of these words. What does it mean for Jesus to have quoted them, at the very end of his life? What do those words mean for us? This is a beautiful and compelling exploration of the dark, suffering side of the Passion - and how Jesus' words lead us to the greatest hope of all.Trade Review'Heartfelt and appealing' (Praise for DEAR ENGLAND) * Church Times *Buying a Lent book can be a little like choosing a coffee... Confronted with a range of sizes, styles, milks, and toppings. My preference is for a double espresso: it's short, has a depth of flavour and usually hits the spot. This Lent book from Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, has a similar effect. -- John Woods * Inspire Magazine *This book offers gentle encouragement to readers to think more deeply but also to reflect on the hope offered by the final words of Jesus at the very heart of the book - and at the heart of the Christian faith. * Life and Work *

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Book SynopsisFully illustrated with original lino-print artworks on every page, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell introduces the key words and concepts of the Christian faith in this A to Z journey. P is for Pilgrim is a wonderful and useful gift for celebrating Confirmation, Baptism, Graduation or for prize-giving and other family events.

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Book SynopsisWhat would it be like to live without fear? Join renowned philosopher Dallas Willard as he shares the biblically-backed secret to living with true contentment, peace, and security.In Life Without Lack, Dallas Willard revolutionizes our understanding of Psalm 23 by taking this comfortably familiar passage and revealing its extraordinary promises: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want...Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.Written with Willard''s characteristic gentle wisdom, Life Without Lack helps you experience: God''s comforting presence God''s abundant generosity Peace and freedom from worry Based on a series of talks by the late author and edited by his friend Larry Burtoft and by his daughter, Rebecca Willard Heatley, Life Without Lack will forever change the way you experience the most well-known passage in a

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Book SynopsisAre you looking to focus your heart amid the bustle and preparation leading up to Christmas? Are you seeking the peace, hope, love, and joy at the heart of the holiday? Anne Neilson''s Christmas Angels invites you to quiet your spirit as you focus on the wonder of the Savior''s birth and the messengers who heralded the good news to the shepherds that first Christmas.Fine artist and bestselling author Anne Neilson beautifully captures the angels'' essence in this devotional designed especially for Advent. Gorgeous original art throughout showcases Anne''s iconic angels alongside daily devotions that will usher you into the sacredness and beauty of the Christmas season.This stunning and inspirational book: Weaves all-new art from Anne with Bible verses, poetry, prayers, and personal reflections Offers devotions for each day of Advent, organized weekly in the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace Makes a perfect hostess

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