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Book SynopsisIn life, we tend to focus on the more immediate perspective, but focusing on the bigger spiritual picture can bring clarity, perspective, and encouragement. Dr. Jeremiah helps bring a greater biblical understanding to the topic of spiritual warfare.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author John Eldredge offers readers a breathtaking look into God’s promise for a new heaven and a new earth.This is a revolutionary book on heaven built on a very simple idea: heaven is not the eternal church service in the sky. It is, in fact, not religious at all. Jesus referred to the next chapter of our story as “the renewal of all things” (Matthew 19:28). Meaning, literally, the renewal of the earth we love in all its beauty, the renewal of our own being, and all those things which make for a rich life—music, art, food, laughter, all that we hold dear—shall be renewed.Most Christians (most people for that matter) do not really look forward to their future because their views of heaven are vague, religious, and appallingly boring. Hope begins to surge when we understand that for the believer nothing is lost. Heaven is not a life in the clouds; it is not unen

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Book SynopsisHolly Pivec and R. Douglas Geivett provide meticulous research and an incisive critique of the Bethel movement.

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Book SynopsisA faithful, revised, modern-English translation of the ancient Biblical Psalms.

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Book SynopsisA panorama of the ages on one full-color master chart created by prophecy experts Tim LaHaye and Thomas Ice! Beginning with eternity past and looking all the way to the prophetic future, LaHaye and Ice provide a compelling overview of the key points and events described in Bible history.Certain to become a much-used resource, God''s Prophetic Plan Chart provides a unique and handy reference tool for Bible teachers and everyone interested in future events. (Basic chart included in Charting the End Times.)

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Book SynopsisNow you can cultivate the inductive skills of observation, interpretation, and application and become an active participant in God's Word. In 15 easy-to-understand chapters, the authors present a systematic approach that includes key words, context studies, comparison and contrasts, topical studies, and more.

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Book SynopsisThe Power of a Praying Wife has encouraged countless wives. In this beautiful new padded edition, Stormie shares how God has strengthened her own marriage since she began to pray for her husband, including his role as a father and leader, his emotions and health, and his faith and future.

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Book SynopsisEmpowered to Speak Truth Discussing topics such as gender, sexuality, and marriage with your children can feel challenging. Yet the contrast between biblical and worldly views on these topics offers a powerful opportunity to teach them to love and cherish God?s design. Updated and expanded, this study guide companion to Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality and GenderIdentity will prepare you to turn these difficult conversations into meaningful moments of kingdom discipleship. Inside this study guide, you will find active reading notes highlighting vocabulary, themes, and questions that further your study of each chapter from Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality and GenderIdentity highlighted verses from Scripture that illuminate the tender heart behind God?s design for sexuality and gender identity activities to help you engage your kids in age-appropriate dialogue about sensitive issues, including homosexuality, transgenderism, pornography, and more Perfect for individual and small-group study, this study guide is the resource every Mama Bear needs to advocate for God?s truth with wisdom and confidence while equipping her children to understand His perfect plan for human sexuality.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06Chapter 1 Eve: “Fall-girl”? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08Chapter 2 Sarah: Mother of Nations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Chapter 3 Rebekah: Controversial Mother. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Chapter 4 Tamar: Table-turner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Chapter 5 Rahab: A Conspiracy of Prostitutes and Spies. . . . . . . . .66Chapter 6 Deborah: Prophet, Judge, and a Sisterhood of Liberation. . 79Chapter 7 Naomi and Ruth: Sisterhood in Adversity . . . . . . . . . . .91Chapter 8 Hannah: The Woman Who Gave Away Her Son. . . . . .103Chapter 9 Esther: The Right Woman, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118Chapter 10 Mary: Revolutionary Mother of Christ. . . . . . . . . . . . .132Chapter 11 The Woman at the Well: Breaking Conventions. . . . . .148Chapter 12 The Woman with the Issue of Blood: From “Woman’s . . . .Problem” to Public Miracle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161Chapter 13 Martha and Mary: Conflicting Models of Service? . . . .173Chapter 14 Mary Magdalene: A Much Misrepresented Woman. . . .186Chapter 15 “Nympha and the Church in Her House…”. . . . . . . . .208Acknowledgments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221About the Authors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

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Book SynopsisA Spectator 2023 Book of the YearEsther is the most visual book of the Hebrew Bible and was largely crafted in the Fourth Century BCE by an author who was clearly au fait with the rarefied world of the Achaemenid court. It therefore provides an unusual melange of information which can enlighten scholars of Ancient Iranian Studies whilst offering Biblical scholars access into the Persian world from which the text emerged.In this book, Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones unlocks the text of Esther by reading it against the rich iconographic world of ancient Persia and of the Near East. Ancient Persia and the Book of Esther is a cultural and iconographic exploration of an important, but often undervalued, biblical book, and Llewellyn-Jones presents the book of Esther as a rich source for the study of life and thought in the Persian Empire. The author reveals answers to important questions, such as the role of the King's courtiers in influencing policy, the way concubines at Trade ReviewAt a time when relations between Iran and Israel have never been worse, it is good to remember that Persians and Jews were once peacefully and productively intertwined in a single cultural world and that a book of the Old Testament provides one of our best sources for ancient Persian court culture. * William Dalrymple, The Spectator *Biblical scholars know that the Persian context is relevant and significant for understanding the rich narrative of Esther, but most are not trained in the art and archaeology of the Achaemenid world. Llewellyn-Jones, who is so well at home in the Persian cultural context, makes a major contribution to scholarship on Esther, and to the Persian period in biblical studies more generally, with this book. This is indispensable for anyone working on Esther. * Aaron Koller, Yeshiva University, USA *In this accessible and well-illustrated volume, Llewellyn-Jones explores and unpacks the distinctively Persian setting of the Esther narrative. With a particular focus on the early chapters, he provides a detailed cultural and iconographic companion to the biblical book of Esther, one which helpfully illuminates for historians and biblical scholars alike the broader Achaemenid context of the narrative. * Matthew A. Collins, Senior Lecturer in Hebrew Bible and Second Temple Judaism, University of Chester, UK *Table of ContentsList of Figures Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Commentary Concluding Thoughts Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWhen Stan Dale, missionary to Irian Jaya, entered the Yali cannibalistic community, he found people living in terror of their women-hating, child-despising gods. This classic tale of faithful determination will enlarge your perception of God at work in the world.

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Book SynopsisIn this missionary classic, Don Richardson shares the story of how he and his wife risked their lives to share Christ with the cannibalistic Sawi people of New Guinea. Discover how they reached the hearts of these people, and be inspired to communicate Christ in a meaningful way.

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Book SynopsisThe Pursuit of God is the enduring Christian classic written by renowned pastor and theologian A.W. Tozer. More than 65 years later, the words Tozer penned on a train from Illinois to Texas echo across the decades to resonate with power in the heart of anyone longing for a deeper experience with God. This devotional masterpiece is at once thought-provoking and spirit-enlivening, an invitation to think deeply about your faith even as you come alive to God''s presence surrounding, sustaining and--yes--pursuing you. 'This book is a modest attempt,' Tozer wrote, 'to aid God''s children so to find Him.' If you are hungry, The Pursuit of God will lead you to the only One who can satisfy the soul.

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Book SynopsisFalse religions are rapidly growing worldwide, and Christians need information they can trust. This comprehensive new edition of the leading book on cults will equip you--no matter your background--to understand and use biblical truth to counter false religions such as Islam, Buddhism, Mormonism, Scientology, and many more.

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Book SynopsisFollowing a chronological Bible reading plan, this bestselling Bible companion explains and connects the story of Scripture, section by section, so you can better know God's Word. And this special edition--complete with floral accents, ribbon marker, two-color interior design, and soft imitation leather cover--makes a great gift for yourself or a loved one.

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Book SynopsisIf you’re curious about how Jesus can change your individual story, the story of Jesus and the woman at the well offers insights to make peace with the past, find hope in the present, and step into the future.God wants us to move toward the goodness He has planned for us. But what do we do when challenges stop our forward momentum?On his way from Judea to Galilee, Jesus traveled through Samaria, a broken place everyone knew to avoid. In Samaria he stopped in a place where evil reigned. Yet the place once condemned as somewhere no one wanted to visit—let alone stay in for a while—was the location of one Samaritan woman’s most hope-filled encounter with the Savior.This encouraging book: Offers a fresh perspective on difficult times and challenging life circumstances where we feel stuck Provides practical help to step through hardship and into the redemption God has for us Is based on the story of

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Book SynopsisBeloved Bible teacher and New York Times Bestselling Author, Dr. David Jeremiah calls Christians to move FORWARD to the abundant life in Christ.

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Book SynopsisFamily therapist Nicole Zasowski challenges you to let go of dwelling in your anxieties and fears and instead ask yourself the question: What if it’s wonderful?These questions haunt many of us, leaving us sick with anxiety and frozen into inaction: what if my hope only leads to disappointment? What if I embrace joy only to have it ripped from my hands? What if my celebration is the cause of others'' sadness? What if my joy takes me away from the God I knew so well in my pain? But these fears don’t have to control your life.Author and marriage and family therapist Nicole Zasowski knows what it''s like to suffer a blow that makes it difficult to look to the future. Despite the struggle, she found the courage to celebrate, and discovered that God is as present in our joy as He is in our pain.Yes, God''s purpose for us is worked out in our struggles. But what if it is also worked out in our dreams and our delighted joy?

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Book SynopsisHow much do you know about the end of the world?In The 50 Final Events in World History, beloved and respected pastor Robert J. Morgan takes readers on a journey through end-times prophecy, walking step-by-step through the end of the world to the dawn of the new kingdom of heaven.Heard of worldwide pandemics? Weapons of mass destruction flashing through the air? Global water and air contamination? The nation of Israel restored after 2,000 years, encircled by hostile nations and buffered by the nation of Jordan? Air evacuations with machines having two wings? Threats from Russia and Asia? Extremism in Turkey? Clamor for globalization? Hand implants for commerce and security? The gospel penetrating unreached places? Violent persecution? Cascading wickedness? The world falling apart?All of this is predicted in the book of Revelation.If you find yourself baffled and maybe even a little intimidated by end times and th

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Book SynopsisExplore the Bible alongside daily insights from pastor-teacher Dr. John MacArthurFor more than 50 years, Dr. John MacArthur has helped Christians gain greater clarity and insight into Scripture. Now you can read through the Bible in a year while learning from wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of study with The MacArthur Daily Bible. This Bible offers an achievable approach to reading the entire Bible with readings from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs for each day of the year. Combined with insights drawn from The MacArthur Study Bible, you will gain greater clarity and understanding as you read.Features include: The complete NASB (1995) translation presented with daily readings from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs Daily notes from Dr. John MacArthur drawn from the MacArthur Study Bible to help you better understand key truths in Scripture 52 key passages of the Bible for study and memorization Daily use Bible with devotional questions to improve your reading God’s Word Clear and readable 10-point text size

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Book SynopsisThe full text of the classic King James Version with robust study notes and dozens of study resources in a convenient size to help you grow deeper in your faith. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.Available for the first time in large Comfort Print, the beloved Foundation Study Bible is now more readable and helpful than ever! A rich resource for everyone longing to understand more of God''s Word, whether you''re a beginner or an experienced disciple, The Foundation Study Bible includes extensive study helps: verse-by-verse study and theological notes, full-color maps, a concordance, and cross-references. Featuring an easy-to-use layout that is concise and trustworthy, with straightforward and broad study notes that help you study God’s truth, the KJV Foundation Study Bible

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Book SynopsisPerfect for anyone looking for a new way to experience the revered KJV. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.The KJV Paragraph-style Large Print Thinline Bible features the timeless beauty of the trustworthy King James Version Bible. While the traditional design of the King James text starts each verse on its own line, this edition improves the reading experience and comprehension by keeping the writers’ thoughts together in paragraph format. And with Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print®, you’ll enjoy typography designed to be exceptionally easy-to-read and honoring the legacy of the King James Version.In 1611 the King James Bible was published and authorized by the monarch of England and Scotland. Today, more than 400 years since its initial publication, the KJV is consi

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Book SynopsisThe Thomas Nelson KJV Thinline Bible Youth Edition, featuring the timeless beauty of the trustworthy King James translation, is affordable, lightweight, and convenient—ideal for everyday use. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.As part of the Verse Art Cover Collection, this edition is branded with a powerful verse inspiring students to keep coming back to God’s Word.Features include: Traditional double column Scripture text for a clean reading experience Getting to Know God clearly explains the Gospel and how this impacts a person’s relationship with God A Visual Survey of the Bible provides an easy-to-understand overview of the Bible Words of Christ in red 

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Book SynopsisLEADING FROM THE SECOND CHAIR will raise awareness of the need for strong leaders in secondary positions. It will describe the value they can bring to their organization and to primary leaders when they are serving at their full potential. It will reshape the way they view their role, with an emphasis on their own responsibility as leaders. It recognizes the unique challenges and frustrations of serving in a subordinate position and equips these leaders with the attitudes and skills that they will need to survive and thrive in this new paradigm. Because of the scarcity of resources for second chair leaders, particularly those in the church, this book will offer a practical way to improve the performance of any organization. Leading Congregational Change discussed the importance of a vision community--a diverse group of key members who discern and implement the vision for a congregation--to guide the transformation of a church. This work will extend the theme of an empowered Table of ContentsAbout Leadership Network vii Foreword ixGreg L. Hawkins Preface xi 1. Living in the Paradoxes 1 2. Am I a Second Chair Leader? 11 The First Paradox Subordinate-Leader 3. Taking It from the Top 27 4. Crossing the Line 43A Word to First Chairs on the Subordinate-Leader Paradox 61 The Second Paradox Deep-Wide 5. A Matter of Perspective 71 6. Building the Team . . . One Relationship at a Time 83 7. Putting It into Practice 98A Word to First Chairs on the Deep-Wide Paradox 111 The Third Paradox Contentment-Dreaming 8. Contentment in the Second Chair 121 9. Dreaming in the Second Chair 136 10. Leaving the Second Chair 151A Word to First Chairs on the Contentment-Dreaming Paradox 164 Epilogue 169 The People Behind the Stories: Profiles of Second Chair Leaders 171 Bibliography 177 Acknowledgments 179 About the Authors 181 Index 183

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Book SynopsisTrusted apologist presents a comprehensive A to Z guide to defending the faith.

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Book SynopsisOnce upon a time, people knew their neighbors. They talked to them, had cook-outs with them, and went to church with them. In our time of unprecedented mobility and increasing isolationism, it''s hard to make lasting connections with those who live right outside our front door. We have hundreds of 'friends' through online social networking, but we often don''t even know the full name of the person who lives right next door.This unique and inspiring book asks the question: What is the most loving thing I can do for the people who live on my street or in my apartment building? Through compelling true stories of lives impacted, the authors show readers how to create genuine friendships with the people who live in closest proximity to them. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter make this book perfect for small groups or individual study.

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Book SynopsisA noted New Testament scholar offers a substantive, up-to-date evangelical commentary on Ephesians in the award-winning BECNT series.Table of ContentsIntroduction to EphesiansI. Prescript and Greeting (1:1-2)II. Blessing God Who Has Blessed His People in Christ (1:3-14)A. Praise to God for His Grace in Making Believers His People (1:3-6)B. Praise to God for His Grace in Redemption and Revelation (1:7-10)C. Praise to God for Making His People Heirs and Giving Them Hope in Christ (1:11-12)D. Praise to God for the Conversion and Future Salvation of Paul's Readers (1:13-14)III. Thanksgiving for Conversion and Intercession for Understanding (1:15-23)A. Thanksgiving for Faith and Love, and Intercession for Illumination (1:15-19)B. God's Great Power Displayed in Christ and for the Church (1:20-23)IV. From Children of Wrath to New Creation (2:1-10)A. Children of Wrath Like All the Rest (2:1-3)B. Objects of God's Mercy (2:4-7)C. The Nature and Consequences of God's Grace (2:8-10)V. From Existence without God to Membership in the People of God (2:11-22)A. The Special Plight of the Gentiles and God's Response (2:11-13)B. Christ Is the Believing Community's Peace (2:14-18)C. Gentile Christians as an Integral Part of God's Household (2:19-22)VI. Paul's Divinely Given Task and His Suffering for the Gentiles (3:1-13)A. Paul's Role in the Administration of the Mystery (3:1-7)B. How Paul Fulfills His Task (3:8-13)VII. Paul Prays for His Readers' Inner Strength and Praises the God Who Can Give It (3:14-21)A. Paul Prays for His Readers' Inner Strength (3:14-19)B. Paul Praises the God Who Is Able to Strengthen His Readers (3:20-21)VIII. The Growth of the Church toward Unity and Maturity (4:1-16)A. Christian Unity and Its Theological Basis (4:1-6)B. The Gifts of the Victorious Christ Cultivate the Body's Maturity (4:7-16)IX. A Reminder of How to Live as New Human Beings (4:17-5:2)A. No Longer Walk as "Gentiles" but as a New Human Being (4:17-24)B. Living as Human Beings Newly Created in God's Image (4:25-5:2)X. Avoiding and Transforming the Deeds of Darkness (5:3-14)A. Avoiding Sexual Immorality and Greed (5:3-7)B. From Avoidance to Transformation (5:8-14)XI. Wise Conduct within the Household (5:15-6:9)A. Introduction: Wisdom and the Life Filled in the Spirit (5:15-20)B. Submission in the Believing Household (5:21-6:9)XII. Standing against the Strategies of the Devil (6:10-20)A. Wearing God's Protective Armor (6:10-17)B. Persevering in Watchful Prayer (6:18-20)XIII. A Concluding Commendation and a Final Prayer-Wish (6:21-24)A. Tychicus and His Mission (6:21-22)B. Peace, Love, Faith, and Grace for the Letter's Recipients (6:23-24)

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Book SynopsisThe philosophies of French thinkers Derrida, Lyotard, and Foucault form the basis for postmodern thought and are seemingly at odds with the Christian faith. However, James K. A. Smith claims that their ideas have been misinterpreted and actually have a deep affinity with central Christian claims.Each chapter opens with an illustration from a recent movie and concludes with a case study considering recent developments in the church that have attempted to respond to the postmodern condition, such as the 'emerging church' movement. These case studies provide a concrete picture of how postmodern ideas can influence the way Christians think and worship.This significant book, winner of a Christianity Today 2007 Book Award, avoids philosophical jargon and offers fuller explanation where needed. It is the first book in the Church and Postmodern Culture series, which provides practical applications for Christians engaged in ministry in a postmodern world.

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Book SynopsisA trusted scholar provides a biblical theology of the whole Bible, examining the overarching message that is conveyed throughout.Table of ContentsContentsProloguePart 1: Creation to the Edge of Canaan1. Genesis2. Exodus3. Leviticus4. Numbers5. DeuteronomyInterlude: A Synopsis of Creation to the Edge of CanaanPart 2: The Story of Possession, Exile, and Return6. Joshua7. Judges8. Ruth9. 1-2 Samuel10. 1-2 Kings11. 1-2 Chronicles12. Ezra-Nehemiah13. EstherInterlude: A Synopsis of the Story of Possession, Exile, and ReturnPart 3: Israel's Songs and Wisdom14. Job15. Psalms16. Proverbs17. Ecclesiastes18. Song of SongsInterlude: A Synopsis of Israel's Songs and WisdomPart 4: Judgment and Salvation in the Prophets19. Isaiah20. Jeremiah21. Lamentations22. Ezekiel23. Daniel24. The Book of the TwelveInterlude: A Synopsis of Judgment and Salvation in the ProphetsA Brief Retrospective of the Old Testament StoryPrologue to the New TestamentPart 5: The Kingdom in Matthew, Mark, and Luke-Acts25. The Gospel according to Matthew26. The Gospel according to Mark27. The Gospel according to Luke and the Acts of the ApostlesInterlude: A Synopsis of the Kingdom in Matthew, Mark, and Luke-ActsPart 6: Eternal Life in the Gospel and Epistles of John28. The Gospel according to John and the Johannine EpistlesInterlude: A Synopsis of Eternal Life in the Gospel and Epistles of JohnPart 7: The End of the Ages Has Come according to the Apostle Paul29. The Theology of PaulInterlude: A Synopsis of the End of the Ages Has Come according to the Apostle PaulPart 8: Living in the Last Days according to the General Epistles30. The Epistle to the Hebrews31. The Epistle of James32. The Epistle of 1 Peter33. The Epistles of 2 Peter and JudeInterlude: A Synopsis of Living in the Last Days according to the General EpistlesPart 9: The Kingdom Will Come34. The Book of RevelationEpilogueIndexes

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Book SynopsisThis brief, accessible text introduces the history of biblical interpretation and argues for a retrieval of premodern spiritual habits of reading Scripture.Table of ContentsContents1. Introduction to the History of Biblical InterpretationPart 1: Historical Survey2. Earliest Christian Exegesis3. Later Patristic Exegesis4. Medieval Exegesis5. Early Modern Exegesis6. The Rise of Historical-Critical ExegesisPart 2: Letter and Spirit7. (Ir)Reconcilable Differences?8. A Way ForwardIndexes

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Book SynopsisComprehensive overview of Earth's utterly unique history uses the latest scientific discoveries to show how and why a supernatural Creator purposefully fashioned Earth to support a host of intelligent, physical, spiritual beings.

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Book SynopsisCon el apoyo de la investigación científica y médica actual, la doctora Caroline Leaf expone un "cambio" en tu cerebro que te permitirá tener una vida más feliz, más sana, más agradable, en la que alcances tus objetivos, controles tus pensamientos e incluso seas más inteligente.

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Book SynopsisBestselling author and an expert in the Jewish context of Scripture illuminates the language, culture, and imagery of the Bible, revealing new insights and helping us grasp the perspective of its original audience.

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking exposition of the resurrection hope in 1Corinthians15 Making a compelling case based on new evidence and fresh exposition, James Ware affirms the church?s historic reading of 1Corinthians 15. He shows that the apostolic formula in 1Corinthians 15:1?11 proclaims, in continuity with the Gospels, the resurrection of Jesus?s crucified body from the tomb, and that the hope of the resurrection described in 1Corinthians 15:12?58 involves the miraculous revivification of our present bodies of flesh and bones and their transformation to imperishability. Ware?s monumental study is unmatched for its comprehensive examination of the historical setting, literary structure, syntax, and vocabulary of 1Corinthians 15. This in-depth verse-by-verse commentary provides new insights into the text, original solutions to hitherto seemingly irresolvable difficulties, and a convincing reading of the chapter unfolding its rich theology of the resurrection as the consummation of union with Christ.

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