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Book SynopsisRegarded as the leading text in Christian theology for the last 25 years, Alister E. McGrath s The Christian Theology Reader is now available in a new 5th edition featuring completely revised and updated content.Table of ContentsPreface xv Approaching the Readings xvii To the Student: How to Use This Book xix To the Teacher: How to Use This Book xxi Video Resources for This Textbook xxiii The Development of Christian Theology: An Historical Overview xxv Acknowledgments xxxi 1 Getting Started: Preliminaries 1 Introduction 2 1.1 Justin Martyr on Philosophy and Theology 5 1.2 Clement of Alexandria on Philosophy and Theology 6 1.3 Tertullian on the Relationship between Philosophy and Heresy 7 1.4 Augustine of Hippo on Philosophy and Theology 9 1.5 The Nicene Creed 10 1.6 The Apostles’ Creed 12 1.7 Anselm of Canterbury’s Proof for the Existence of God 13 1.8 Gaunilo’s Reply to Anselm’s Argument 14 1.9 Thomas Aquinas on Proofs for the Existence of God 16 1.10 Thomas Aquinas on the Principle of Analogy 19 1.11 William of Ockham on Proofs for the Existence of God 21 1.12 Martin Luther on the Theology of the Cross 23 1.13 John Calvin on the Nature of Faith 24 1.14 The Heidelberg Catechism on Images of God 26 1.15 John Locke on the Formation of the Concept of God 27 1.16 René Descartes on the Existence of God 28 1.17 Blaise Pascal on Proofs for the Existence of God 29 1.18 Blaise Pascal on the Hiddenness of God 31 1.19 Immanuel Kant on Anselm’s Ontological Argument 32 1.20 Søren Kierkegaard on the Subjectivity of Truth 33 1.21 The First Vatican Council on Faith and Reason 34 1.22 John Henry Newman on the Grounds of Faith 36 1.23 Adolf von Harnack on the Origins of Dogma 38 1.24 Karl Barth on the Nature and Task of Theology 39 1.25 Ludwig Wittgenstein on Analogy 41 1.26 Ludwig Wittgenstein on Proofs for the Existence of God 42 1.27 Vladimir Lossky on Apophatic Approaches to Theology 43 1.28 Dietrich Bonhoeffer on God in a Secular World 45 1.29 Paul Tillich on the Method of Correlation 47 1.30 Ian T. Ramsey on the Language of Christian Doctrine 49 1.31 Sallie McFague on Metaphor in Theology 50 1.32 Gustavo Gutiérrez on Theology as Critical Reflection 52 1.33 Brian A. Gerrish on Accommodation in Calvin’s Theology 54 1.34 George Lindbeck on Postliberal Approaches to Doctrine 55 1.35 Dumitru Stăniloae on the Nature of Dogma 58 1.36 Kevin Vanhoozer on the Challenge of Postmodernity for Theology 60 1.37 John Polkinghorne on Motivated Belief in Theology 62 1.38 Pope Francis on Faith and Truth in Theology and the Church 64 For Further Reading 66 2 The Sources of Theology 67 Introduction 68 2.1 Melito of Sardis on Typology and Old Testament Interpretation 71 2.2 Irenaeus of Lyons on the Role of Tradition 73 2.3 Hippolytus on Typological Interpretation of Scripture 74 2.4 Clement of Alexandria on the Fourfold Interpretation of Scripture 75 2.5 Tertullian on Tradition and Apostolic Succession 76 2.6 Origen on the Three Ways of Reading Scripture 77 2.7 Cyril of Jerusalem on the Role of Creeds 78 2.8 Augustine of Hippo on the Literal and Allegorical Senses of Scripture 79 2.9 Jerome on the Role of Scripture 80 2.10 Vincent of Lérins on the Role of Tradition 82 2.11 Bernard of Clairvaux on the Allegorical Sense of Scripture 83 2.12 Stephen Langton on the Moral Sense of Scripture 84 2.13 Ludolf of Saxony on Reading Scripture Imaginatively 85 2.14 Jacques Lefèvre d’Etaples on the Senses of Scripture 86 2.15 Martin Luther on the Fourfold Sense of Scripture 88 2.16 Martin Luther on Revelation in Christ 89 2.17 John Calvin on the Natural Knowledge of God 91 2.18 John Calvin on the Relationship between the Old and New Testaments 92 2.19 The Council of Trent on Scripture and Tradition 93 2.20 The Gallic Confession on the Canon of Scripture 94 2.21 The Belgic Confession on the Book of Nature 96 2.22 Melchior Cano on the Church as an Interpreter of Scripture 97 2.23 The Formula of Concord on Scripture and the Theologians 98 2.24 Robert Bellarmine on Protestant Biblical Interpretation 99 2.25 The King James Translators on Biblical Translation 100 2.26 Sir Thomas Browne on the Two Books of Revelation 102 2.27 Francis White on Scripture and Tradition 104 2.28 Jonathan Edwards on the Beauty of Creation 105 2.29 William Paley on the Wisdom of the Creation 106 2.30 Johann Adam Möhler on Living Tradition 108 2.31 John Henry Newman on the Role of Tradition 110 2.32 Charles Hodge on the Inspiration of Scripture 113 2.33 Gerard Manley Hopkins on God’s Grandeur in Nature 114 2.34 Charles Gore on the Relationship between Dogma and the New Testament 115 2.35 James Orr on the Centrality of Revelation for Christianity 117 2.36 Wilhelm Herrmann on the Nature of Revelation 118 2.37 Karl Barth on Revelation as God’s Self-Disclosure 121 2.38 Emil Brunner on the Personal Nature of Revelation 123 2.39 Rudolf Bultmann on Demythologization and Biblical Interpretation 124 2.40 Pope Pius XII on the Authority of the Vulgate Translation of the Bible 126 2.41 Austin Farrer on Demythologization, History, and Biblical Interpretation 127 2.42 Gerhard von Rad on Typology and Biblical Interpretation 129 2.43 Karl Rahner on the Authority of Scripture 131 2.44 Brevard S. Childs on the Canonical Interpretation of Scripture 133 2.45 Phyllis Trible on Feminist Biblical Interpretation 134 2.46 John Meyendorff on Living Tradition 137 2.47 James I. Packer on the Nature of Revelation 138 2.48 Thomas F. Torrance on Karl Barth’s Criticism of Natural Theology 140 2.49 The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Scripture and Tradition 143 2.50 N. T. Wright on the Authority of Biblical Narratives 145 2.51 Alister E. McGrath on a Christian Approach to Natural≈Theology 147 For Further Reading 148 3 The Doctrine of God 150 Introduction 151 3.1 Athenagoras of Athens on the Christian God 155 3.2 Irenaeus of Lyons on the Origin of Evil 156 3.3 Irenaeus of Lyons on the Trinity 157 3.4 Tertullian on Creation from Preexistent Matter 158 3.5 Origen on Creation from Preexistent Matter 159 3.6 Origen on the Relationship between God and Evil 160 3.7 Gregory of Nyssa on Human Analogies of the Trinity 161 3.8 Basil of Caesarea on the Work of the Holy Spirit 163 3.9 Gregory of Nazianzus on the Gradual Revelation of the Trinity 165 3.10 Athanasius of Alexandria on the Holy Spirit and the Trinity 166 3.11 Hilary of Poitiers on the Trinity 167 3.12 Augustine of Hippo on the Trinity 168 3.13 Augustine of Hippo on the Relationship between God and Evil 172 3.14 Epiphanius of Constantia on Sabellianism 173 3.15 Cyril of Alexandria on the Role of the Holy Spirit 174 3.16 John of Damascus on the Holy Spirit 175 3.17 The Eleventh Council of Toledo on the Trinity 176 3.18 Anselm of Canterbury on the Compassion of God 177 3.19 Richard of St. Victor on Love within the Trinity 178 3.20 Alexander of Hales on the Suffering of God in Christ 180 3.21 Thomas Aquinas on Divine Omnipotence 181 3.22 Bonaventure of Bagnoregio on the Origin of Evil 182 3.23 Julian of Norwich on God as Our Mother 183 3.24 William of Ockham on the Two Powers of God 184 3.25 Thomas à Kempis on the Limits of Trinitarian Speculation 185 3.26 John Calvin on the Providence of God 186 3.27 Benedict Spinoza on the Impassibility of God 188 3.28 F. D. E. Schleiermacher on the Trinity 189 3.29 Karl Barth on the “Otherness” of God 190 3.30 Jürgen Moltmann on the Suffering of God 191 3.31 Hans Urs von Balthasar on the Glory of God 193 3.32 Leonardo Boff on the Trinity as Good News for the Poor 195 3.33 Robert Jenson on the Trinity 197 3.34 Hans Küng on the Immutability of God 200 3.35 Eberhard Jüngel on the Crucified God 202 3.36 Jacques Ellul on the Theology of Icons 203 3.37 Walter Kasper on the Rationality of the Trinity 205 3.38 Paul Jewett on Noninclusive Language and the Trinity 207 3.39 John Milbank on the Trinity in a Postmodern Age 209 3.40 Elizabeth A. Johnson on Male and Female Images of God 211 3.41 Anne Carr on Feminism and the Maleness of God 213 3.42 Sarah Coakley on Social Models of the Trinity 215 3.43 David Bentley Hart on God and Evil 217 For Further Reading 219 4 The Person of Christ 221 Introduction 222 4.1 Ignatius of Antioch on Docetism 225 4.2 Irenaeus of Lyons on Gnosticism in Christology 226 4.3 Tertullian on Patripassianism 227 4.4 Tertullian on the Incarnation 227 4.5 Novatian on the Divinity of Christ 229 4.6 Origen on the Two Natures of Christ 230 4.7 Arius on the Status of Christ 231 4.8 Athanasius of Alexandria on the Two Natures of Christ 232 4.9 Apollinarius of Laodicea on the Person of Christ 233 4.10 Gregory of Nazianzus on Apollinarianism 234 4.11 Theodore of Mopsuestia on the “Union of Good Pleasure” 235 4.12 Nestorius on the Term Theotokos 236 4.13 Cyril of Alexandria on the Incarnation 238 4.14 Pope Leo the Great on the Two Natures of Christ 239 4.15 The Chalcedonian Definition of the Christian Faith 241 4.16 John of Damascus on the Incarnation and Icons 243 4.17 Honorius of Autun on the Cause of the Incarnation 244 4.18 Thomas Aquinas on the Necessity of the Incarnation 245 4.19 Gregory Palamas on the Divine Condescension in the Incarnation 246 4.20 Martin Luther’s Critique of Nestorianism 247 4.21 François Turrettini on the Threefold Office of Christ 249 4.22 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing on the Ditch of History 250 4.23 F. D. E. Schleiermacher on the “Natural Heresies” of Christianity 252 4.24 Martin Kähler on the Historical Jesus 254 4.25 George Tyrrell on the Christ of Liberal Protestantism 257 4.26 Albert Schweitzer on the Failure of the “Quest of the Historical Jesus” 259 4.27 G. K. Chesterton on the Incarnation, Myth, and Reason 260 4.28 P. T. Forsyth on the Person of Christ 262 4.29 Dorothy L. Sayers on Christology and Dogma 263 4.30 Paul Tillich on the Dispensability of the Historical Jesus 264 4.31 Wolfhart Pannenberg on the Indispensability of the Historical Jesus 266 4.32 Thomas F. Torrance on the Incarnation and Soteriology 268 4.33 Rosemary Radford Ruether on the Maleness of Christ 270 4.34 Morna D. Hooker on Chalcedon and the New Testament 273 4.35 N. T. Wright on History and Christology 275 4.36 Janet Martin Soskice on Christ’s Significance for Women 278 For Further Reading 280 5 Salvation in Christ 281 Introduction 282 5.1 Irenaeus of Lyons on the “Ransom” Theory of the Atonement 285 5.2 Irenaeus of Lyons on “Recapitulation” in Christ 286 5.3 Clement of Alexandria on Christ’s Death as an Example of Love 287 5.4 Athanasius of Alexandria on the Death of Christ 288 5.5 Athanasius of Alexandria on the Relationship between Christology and Soteriology 289 5.6 Pseudo-Hippolytus on the Cosmic Dimensions of the Cross 290 5.7 Rufinus of Aquileia on the “Fish-Hook” Theory of the Atonement 291 5.8 An Ancient Liturgy on Christ’s Descent into Hell 291 5.9 Theodoret of Cyrrhus on the Death of Christ 292 5.10 Augustine of Hippo on Redemption in Christ 293 5.11 Maximus the Confessor on the Economy of Salvation 294 5.12 Simeon the New Theologian on Salvation as Deification 296 5.13 Anselm of Canterbury on the Atonement 296 5.14 Peter Abelard on the Love of Christ in Redemption 299 5.15 Hugh of St. Victor on the Death of Christ 300 5.16 Rupert of Deutz on the Incarnation as God’s Response to Sin 301 5.17 Thomas Aquinas on the Satisfaction of Christ 302 5.18 Nicolas Cabasilas on the Death of Christ 303 5.19 John Calvin on the Grounds of Redemption 304 5.20 The Socinian Critique of the Idea of Satisfaction 305 5.21 John Donne on the Work of Christ 307 5.22 George Herbert on the Death of Christ and Redemption 308 5.23 Charles Wesley on Salvation in Christ 308 5.24 F. D. E. Schleiermacher on Christ as a Charismatic Leader 309 5.25 F. D. E. Schleiermacher on Christology and Soteriology 312 5.26 Charles Gore on the Relationship between Christology and Soteriology 313 5.27 Hastings Rashdall on Christ as a Moral Example 314 5.28 Gustaf Aulén on the Classic Theory of the Atonement 316 5.29 Vladimir Lossky on Redemption as Deification 319 5.30 Bernard Lonergan on the Intelligibility of Redemption 320 5.31 Wolfhart Pannenberg on Soteriological Approaches to Christology 322 5.32 James I. Packer on Penal Substitution 324 5.33 Dorothee Sölle on Suffering and Redemption 325 5.34 Colin E. Gunton on the Language of Atonement 327 5.35 The Catechism of the Catholic Church on the Sacrifice of Christ 329 5.36 Miroslav Volf on the Cross of Christ and Human Violence 330 5.37 Rosemary Radford Ruether on Suffering and Redemption 332 5.38 J. Denny Weaver on Violence in Traditional Approaches to the Atonement 334 For Further Reading 336 6 Human Nature, Sin, and Grace 338 Introduction 339 6.1 Irenaeus of Lyons on Human Progress 342 6.2 Tertullian on Inherited Guilt 342 6.3 Origen on the Image of God 343 6.4 Lactantius on Political Aspects of the Image of God 344 6.5 Ambrose on the Unmerited Character of Salvation 345 6.6 Ambrosiaster on Original Sin 346 6.7 Gregory of Nyssa on Human Longing for God 347 6.8 Augustine of Hippo on the Nature of Predestination 348 6.9 Augustine of Hippo on Fallen Human Nature 349 6.10 Pelagius on Human Responsibility 350 6.11 Pelagius on Human Freedom 351 6.12 The Council of Carthage on Grace 352 6.13 The Second Council of Orange on Grace and Freedom 353 6.14 Hildegard of Bingen on the Creation of Man and Woman 355 6.15 Alan of Lille on Penitence as a Cause of Grace 356 6.16 Francis of Assisi on the Creation 357 6.17 Thomas Aquinas on the Nature of Grace 358 6.18 Mechthild of Magdeburg on Humanity’s Longing for God 360 6.19 Duns Scotus on the Immaculate Conception of Mary 361 6.20 Gregory of Rimini on Predestination 362 6.21 Gabriel Biel on Merit and Justification 362 6.22 Giovanni Pico della Mirandola on Human Nature 364 6.23 Martin Luther on Justifying Faith 365 6.24 Martin Luther on Sin and Grace 366 6.25 Philip Melanchthon on Justification by Faith 368 6.26 John Calvin on Predestination 369 6.27 John Calvin on the Concept of Justification 371 6.28 The Council of Trent on Justification 372 6.29 Theodore Beza on the Causes of Predestination 372 6.30 John Donne on the Bondage of the Human Will 374 6.31 The Westminster Confession of Faith on Predestination 375 6.32 Jonathan Edwards on Original Sin 375 6.33 John Wesley on Justification 377 6.34 John Henry Newman on Original Sin 378 6.35 Karl Barth on Election in Christ 380 6.36 Emil Brunner on Barth’s Doctrine of Election 382 6.37 Reinhold Niebuhr on Original Sin 383 6.38 Valerie C. Saiving on Feminist Approaches to Sin 385 6.39 The Second Vatican Council on Human Nature 387 6.40 Mary Hayter on Human Sexuality and the Image of God 389 6.41 Pope Benedict XVI on the Identity of Humanity 392 For Further Reading 394 7 The Church 395 Introduction 396 7.1 Irenaeus of Lyons on the Function of the Church 399 7.2 Origen on the Church and Salvation 399 7.3 Cyprian of Carthage on the Unity of the Church 400 7.4 Cyril of Jerusalem on the Catholicity of the Church 402 7.5 Petilian of Cirta on the Purity of Ministers 403 7.6 Augustine of Hippo on the Mixed Nature of the Church 404 7.7 Pope Leo the Great on Ministry within the Church 405 7.8 Pope Innocent III on the Church and State 406 7.9 Thomas Aquinas on the Catholicity of the Church 406 7.10 Pope Boniface VIII on Papal Primacy 407 7.11 Jan Hus on the Church 409 7.12 Martin Luther on the Marks of the Church 410 7.13 Martin Luther on Priests and Laity 412 7.14 Philip Melanchthon on the Nature of Catholicity 413 7.15 Sebastian Franck on the True Church 414 7.16 The First Helvetic Confession on the Nature of the Church 415 7.17 John Calvin on the Marks of the Church 416 7.18 Richard Hooker on the Purity of the Church 417 7.19 The Westminster Confession of Faith on the Church 418 7.20 Roger Williams on the Separation of the Church from the World 419 7.21 F. D. E. Schleiermacher on the Church as a Fellowship of Believers 420 7.22 The First Vatican Council on Papal Primacy in the Church 422 7.23 Henry Barclay Swete on the Apostolicity of the Church 424 7.24 The Barmen Confession on the Identity of the Church 427 7.25 Stephen Charles Neill on Holiness and the Mission of the Church 428 7.26 Yves Congar on the Hierarchy of the Church 429 7.27 The Second Vatican Council on the Nature of the Church 431 7.28 John D. Zizioulas on Local and Universal Churches 433 7.29 Avery Dulles on the Meanings of “Catholicity” 434 7.30 Stanley Hauerwas on the Church and the Story of Faith 435 7.31 George Dragas on the Orthodox Concept of the Church 437 7.32 Pope John Paul II on the Laity and Mission 438 7.33 John Webster on the Church and the Gospel 440 For Further Reading 442 8 The Sacraments 443 Introduction 444 8.1 Clement of Alexandria on Faith as Feeding on Christ 447 8.2 Tertullian on the Significance of Water in Baptism 447 8.3 Cyprian of Carthage on Heretical Baptism 449 8.4 Cyril of Jerusalem on the Meaning of Baptism 449 8.5 Cyril of Jerusalem on the Body and Blood of Christ 451 8.6 Hilary of Poitiers on the Effects of Baptism 451 8.7 Gregory of Nazianzus on the Symbolism of Baptism 452 8.8 Augustine of Hippo on Donatist Approaches to the Sacraments 453 8.9 Augustine of Hippo on the “Right to Baptize” 454 8.10 John of Damascus on the Holy Spirit and the Eucharist 455 8.11 Paschasius Radbertus on the Real Presence 456 8.12 Ratramnus of Corbie on the Real Presence 457 8.13 Candidus of Fulda on “This is My Body” 458 8.14 Lanfranc of Bec on the Mystery of the Sacraments 459 8.15 Hugh of St. Victor on the Definition of a Sacrament 460 8.16 Peter Lombard on the Definition of a Sacrament 461 8.17 The Fourth Lateran Council on Baptism and the Eucharist 462 8.18 Thomas Aquinas on Transubstantiation 464 8.19 Martin Luther on the Doctrine of Transubstantiation 465 8.20 Martin Luther on the Bread and Wine as a Testament 466 8.21 Huldrych Zwingli on “This is My Body” 468 8.22 Huldrych Zwingli on the Nature of Sacraments 470 8.23 John Calvin on the Nature of Sacraments 472 8.24 The Council of Trent on Transubstantiation 473 8.25 John Wesley on the Eucharist and Salvation 474 8.26 John Henry Newman on Infant Baptism 475 8.27 The Second Vatican Council on the Eucharist 477 8.28 Edward Schillebeeckx on the Real Presence 479 8.29 The World Council of Churches on Baptism 481 8.30 Alexander Schmemann on the Eucharist 483 8.31 Rowan Williams on the Nature of a Sacrament 485 8.32 Pope John Paul II on the Eucharist as a Sign of Hope 487 For Further Reading 488 9 Christianity and Other Religions 490 Introduction 491 9.1 Justin Martyr on Christianity and Judaism 493 9.2 Ludwig Feuerbach on the Human Origins of Religion 494 9.3 Karl Marx on Feuerbach’s Views on Religion 495 9.4 Karl Barth on Christianity and Religion 496 9.5 C. S. Lewis on Myth in Christianity and Other Faiths 498 9.6 Karl Rahner on Christianity and the Non-Christian Religions 500 9.7 The Second Vatican Council on Non-Christian Religions 503 9.8 Clark Pinnock on Pluralists and Christology 506 9.9 John Hick on Complementary Pluralism 509 9.10 John B. Cobb Jr. on Religious Pluralism 513 9.11 Lesslie Newbigin on the Gospel in a Pluralist Culture 516 9.12 Gavin D’Costa on the Self-Contradictions of Pluralism 519 9.13 Herbert McCabe on Christianity and the Abolition of the Gods 522 9.14 David Ford on Scriptural Reasoning and Interreligious Dialogue 523 9.15 Pope Francis on Evangelism and Interreligious Dialogue 526 For Further Reading 528 10 The Last Things 529 Introduction 530 10.1 Irenaeus of Lyons on the Final Restoration of Creation 532 10.2 Theophilus of Antioch on Conditional Immortality 533 10.3 Tertullian on Hell and Heaven 534 10.4 Tertullian on the Millennium 534 10.5 Origen on the Resurrection Body 535 10.6 Cyprian of Carthage on Paradise as the Christian Homeland 536 10.7 Methodius of Olympus on the Resurrection 537 10.8 Cyril of Jerusalem on Prayers for the Dead 538 10.9 Gregory of Nyssa on the Resurrection Body 539 10.10 John Chrysostom on Prayers for the Dead 540 10.11 Augustine of Hippo on the Christian Hope 540 10.12 Gregory the Great on Purgatory 541 10.13 Peter Lombard on the Appearance of Humanity in Heaven 542 10.14 Pope Benedict XII on Seeing God in Heaven 543 10.15 Catherine of Genoa on Purgatory 544 10.16 John Donne on the Resurrection 545 10.17 Jeremy Taylor on Death and Heaven 546 10.18 Jonathan Edwards on the Reality of Hell 547 10.19 John Wesley on Universal Restoration 549 10.20 C. S. Lewis on the Hope of Heaven 550 10.21 Rudolf Bultmann on the Existential Interpretation of Eschatology 552 10.22 Helmut Thielicke on Ethics and Eschatology 554 10.23 Richard Bauckham on Jürgen Moltmann’s Eschatology 556 10.24 Hans Urs von Balthasar on Hell 558 10.25 The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Heaven 559 10.26 Kathryn Tanner on Eternal Life 561 For Further Reading 563 A Glossary of Theological Terms 565 Sources of Readings 572 For Further Study: Additional Collections of Readings 583 Index 585

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgment vii 1 Reading the Parables through the Lens of Social Justice 1 1. Introduction 1 2. What Are Parables? 8 3. Why Parables? 13 4. The Parables as They Were Originally Heard 17 5. Parables and Mercy: An Entry Point into Social Justice 20 6. Exploring the Ethical Implications of the Parables through a Social Justice Lens 24 7. Reading the Parables through the Lens of Social Justice: A Proposal 32 2 Encountering the World and Words of Jesus 39 1. Introduction 39 2. Exploring Other Worlds: Some Key Concepts 41 3. The World of Jesus 42 Religious Context: Early Judaism 42 Sociopolitical Context: An Advanced Agrarian Society within the Roman Empire 54 4. The Words of Jesus 60 5. Words about Jesus 73 The Actions and Example of Jesus 74 Death and Resurrection 75 6. Postscript: Jesus and Crucified Peoples Today 78 3 The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) 83 1. Introduction 83 2. The Text: Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) 85 3. Our First Step: Grasp the Story 85 4. Our Second Step: Going Deeper through Asking Questions 87 What Can We Know about the Characters? 87 Good Samaritan … and Bad Jews? 90 5. Our Third Step: Spot the Twist 92 6. Our Fourth Step: Consider the Metaphor 94 7. Our Fifth Step: Articulate the Challenge 98 8. Our Final Step: Consider Implications 102 Physical Care for Those in Need: The Corporal Works of Mercy 103 The Natural World 105 The Humanity of Our Enemies 106 4 Lost Sheep, Lost Coin (Luke 15:4–10) 109 1. Introduction 109 2. The Text: Lost Sheep, Lost Coin (Luke 15:4–10) 110 3. Our First Step: Grasp the Stories 110 4. Our Second Step: Ask Questions to Gain Understanding 112 What Glimpse Does Each Parable Give Us into Economic Realities in the First Century? 113 5. Our Third Step: Spot the Twist 115 6. Our Fourth Step: Consider the Metaphor 118 Lost and Found 123 Communal Rejoicing 124 7. Our Fifth Step: Articulate the Challenge 126 8. Our Sixth Step: Consider Implications 129 5 The Lost Sons (Luke 15:11–32) 136 1. Introduction 136 2. The Text: The Lost Sons (Luke 15:11–32) 136 3. Our First Step: Grasp the Story 137 4. Our Second Step: Ask Questions to Gain Understanding 142 5. Our Third Step: Spot the Twist 151 6. Our Fourth Step: Consider the Metaphor 153 7. Our Fifth Step: Articulate the Challenge 157 8. Our Sixth Step: Consider implications 163 6 The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mark 4:30–32) 174 1. Introduction 174 2. The Text: The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mark 4:30–32) 176 3. Our First Step: Grasp the Story 176 4. Our Second Step: Ask Good Questions 178 5. Our Third Step: Spot the Twist 183 6. Our Fourth Step: Consider the Metaphor 184 7. Our Fifth Step: Articulate the Challenge 187 8. Our Sixth Step: Consider Implications 192 7 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9–14) 202 1. Introduction 202 2. The Text: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9–14) 203 3. Our First Step: Grasp the Story 203 4. Our Second Step: Ask Questions to Gain Understanding 207 5. Our Third Step: Spot the Twist 214 6. Our Fourth Step: Consider the Metaphor 215 7. Our Fifth Step: Articulate the Challenge 219 8. Our Sixth Step: Consider Implications 221 8 The Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16) 232 1. Introduction 232 2. The Text: The Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16) 233 3. Our First Step: Grasp the Story 233 4. Our Second Step: Ask Questions to Gain Understanding 235 5. Our Third Step: Spot the Twist 238 6. Our Fourth Step: Consider the Metaphor 240 7. Our Fifth Step: Articulate the Challenge 245 Jon Sobrino and Ignacio Ellacuría 246 8. Our Sixth Step: Consider Implications 248 9 The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31) 257 1. Introduction 257 2. The Text: The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31) 258 3. Our First Step: Grasp the Story 259 4. Our Second Step: Going Deeper through Asking Questions 261 5. Our Third Step: Spot the Twist 266 6. Our Fourth Step: Consider the Metaphor 268 7. Our Fifth Step: Articulate the Challenge 274 8. Our Final Step: Consider Implications 277 Conclusion: Living into Our Humanity and Cultivating an Ethic of Love, Mercy, and Justice 282 1. Introduction 282 2. Summary of the Parables 285 3. Shared Themes throughout the Parables of Jesus 288 4. Conversation Partners 294 5. An Ethic of Love, Mercy, and Justice 302 Appendix 1: Sisters of Mercy Reflections on the Parables 309 Appendix 2: Questions for Individual Study and Group Discussion 326 Bibliography 333 Index 341

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Book SynopsisIdentifies and contextualises a new work within the Animal Apocalypse, dated to the dawn of the First Jewish RevoltTrade Review"This learned and ingenious monograph raises important methodological questions for the study of the Pseudepigrapha that will define the study of this corpus of ancient writings in the coming generation." -John J. Collins, Yale University

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Book SynopsisWe all need to believe that our lives can be better, our relationships can be smoother, and our futures are bright. This 365-day devotional by bestselling author John Eldredge will guide you on a year of restoration. Find your hope ignited as you learn how to refuel relationships, renew your joy in living, and re-create a passion for your Creator.

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Book SynopsisLife on earth isn''t easy. How do we reach for hope in the midst of a world that can be so discouraging? Encouraging Words for a Discouraging World, from beloved Bible teacher and author Dr. David Jeremiah, reveals the hope, purpose, and security that is ours because of the God we serve.In this uplifting and insightful book, Dr. Jeremiah offers encouraging and inspiring words that will help you navigate the difficulties of daily life with faith, courage, and resilience. Drawing on decades of study as a pastor and teacher, Dr. Jeremiah shares practical insights and timeless wisdom from the Bible that will help you find hope, comfort, and strength in even the darkest of times. This book includes: Biblical examples of hope that will inspire you during challenging seasons Inspiring teaching on how to claim victory even in the hardest of times Practical wisdom for holding God''s promises in your heart  Wh

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Book SynopsisThe Enneagram Collection is for anyone who wants to have a deeper understanding of their Enneagram type. The Enneagram Type 9: The Peaceful Mediator is an interactive book that focuses on those who have a core desire to gain inner stability and peace of mind. The book explores the unique motivations, longings, strengths, and weaknesses of a Type 9. The Enneagram Type 9: The Peaceful Mediator is a great self-assessment resource for all spheres of life, including: Personal and professional relationships Faith communities Students and even pop culture Author Beth McCord teaches readers how to transform self-limiting behaviors into life-enhancing personal empowerment. Books from The Enneagram Collection are great for anyone newly interested in the Enneagram or longtime Enneagram enthusiasts. Inside readers will find:Space to journal about their uniqueness, goal

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Book SynopsisIn You Are Never Alone, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will show you that you’re stronger than you think because God is nearer than you know. You'll be comforted by the living, loving, miracle-working God who doesn’t think twice about stepping into the thorny thickets of your world to lift you out.

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Book SynopsisFeel God breathe life into the shattered pieces of your story as he creates something new and more beautiful.In the middle of the pain you didn''t cause, the change you didn''t want, the reality you didn''t know was coming . . . your life can still be beautiful. We all have stories full of sorrow and celebration. But with God, there''s always more going on than what we see. New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst encourages you to hope again through 50 devotions that will help you find redemption in every part of your story.Lysa, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, assures us that the aching pain we feel is proof there''s a beautiful remaking already in process if we don''t give up. Through these 50 devotions, Scriptures, prayer prompts, and personal notes from Lysa, you will: Gain healthier ways to process your pain Learn to see your situations through truth-based

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Book SynopsisFind hope and courage to keep moving forward as you learn to depend on God more each day.Today''s worries and anxieties can seem overwhelming, but trusted pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado leads you to greater peace through this 365-day devotional of short, powerful readings and Scripture verses.No matter what happens in this ever-changing world, God invites us to count on him because he never changes. Each dated entry in You Can Count on God includes: an engaging devotion from Lucado with his trademark inspirational style comforting Scripture to bring us back to God''s promises encouragement to receive God''s peace even in challenging circumstances reminders of how God gives us courage to try new things strength to make it through any trial we face.  This year-long devotional is a perfect gi

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Book SynopsisAristotle. Socrates. Descartes. And now, Chenoweth. (How about some women, am I right?)From television actress, Broadway star, and New York Times bestselling author Kristin Chenoweth comes I''m No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts, an inspiring high-design, colorful book featuring philosophical-ish musings on connection, creativity, loss, love, faith, and closure. Just like Kristin’s grandmother inspired her to trust her heart and develop her own belief system, you''ll be inspired to develop your own life philosophies, as you journey through some of Kristin''s most vulnerable and humorous personal stories, in her constant pursuit to make the most out of life.In each chapter, you''ll find: Behind-the-scenes stories from Kristin''s personal life High-design, colorful pages of inspirational quotes Engaging prompts, prayers, and inspiring quotes Oh, and a warning: There will be BibTrade Review'Even in her darkest moments, Chenoweth possesses a bubbly lightness. It feels like catching up with your slightly wacky favorite aunt over a glass of bourbon. Maybe you believe only a little bit of what she says, or maybe none of it hits the mark, but it's the joy of her company you're truly after. You'll laugh, you might even cry, and you'll leave feeling a little lighter and a little more loved than before.' * BOSTON GLOBE *'From the book's hot-pink cover to the 200-page collection of 'mini-meditations for saints, sinners, and the rest of us,' this book gave me a new perspective on faith, rage, and what it means to heal in your own way, with a lot of laughing required. Each section reads like an intimate phone call with a friend, with Chenoweth sharing her thoughts on a mix of topics from living with chronic pain to handling loss, anxiety, and closure.' * POPSUGAR *'In this humorous volume, actor Chenoweth opines on how to handle life's hurdles. She uses personal anecdotes to frame her meditations on anxiety, failure, love, and work. Chenoweth's fans will be enchanted.' * Publishers Weekly *'Sweet and salty, hilarious and vulnerable-'I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts' is signature Kristin Chenoweth.' * Kathy Najimy, activist, actor, producer, writer *'This 'KC' (as we lovingly call each other) has a light that makes everyone feel seen, appreciated, and understood. Kristin Chenoweth can connect with ANYONE. Her heart and soul are just what we need in these troubled times.' * Katie Couric, award-winning journalist, producer, and New York Times best-selling author *'When you feel that your life's worries are too heavy to carry anymore. put them down--and pick up this book. A game changer!' * Hoda Kotb, co-anchor, TODAY, and co-host, TODAY with Hoda & Jenna *

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Book SynopsisYou’ve enjoyed peace in His presence with Jesus Calling. Now embrace joy in Sarah Young’s 365-day devotional, Jesus Always. With space to record reflections and list blessings you’re thankful for, Jesus Always Note-Taking Edition focuses on the biblical teaching of joy and how you can experience God-given joy at any time.

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Book SynopsisNone of us are perfect. And that is okay!  Trauma, abuse, childhood wounds, and toxic relationships have broken us. But there is no shame in brokenness. In fact, it’s in our brokenness where the healing power of Jesus comes to find us.  Brave Enough to Be Broken is a biblical road map you can use to heal from the pain, the shame, and the regrets that have tried to steal your joy, so you can rest in the unconditional love, healing, and hope of Jesus. From Toni Collier, founder of the international women''s ministry Broken Crayons Still Color, Brave Enough to Be Broken will show you how to bravely process your brokenness so that you can experience the fullness of God''s restoration power.  Many of us feel the pressure to be perfect, but what we really want is the freedom to be broken. We long to hear that our brokenness doesn''t discount us, and we want a way o

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Book SynopsisDo you struggle to discern God’s voice in the decisions and challenges you face? God is always speaking--the key is discovering the unique way He speaks to each of us, which is your unique prophetic personality.Hearing God''s voice is one of the greatest gifts we''ve been given, but it can also feel complex and frustrating. As a teenager, Havilah Cunnington didn''t think she could hear God''s voice, thinking it was like trying to tune into a radio station and never finding the correct frequency. But one night at a conference, she had an encounter with God that changed everything. She realized He had been speaking to her the whole time--she just hadn''t learned to recognize His voice.Now an author, speaker, pastor, and founder of the well-known ministry Truth to Table, Havilah teaches people around the world to recognize the unique way God is speaking to them. After more than twenty-five years studying and teaching about hearing from God, she has

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Book SynopsisThe gospel is under attack today--not only from outside cultural forces but also from within the church. In Misled, popular YouTuber and Bible teacher Allen Parr equips readers to identify and withstand seven of the most common false teachings that undermine the gospel and lead many well-meaning Christians astray.For an anxious and weary world, the gospel of Jesus Christ is the one true source of deep peace and lasting joy. But today, many supposedly Christian teachers are spreading ideas that amount to what Paul called another gospel.The result? A generation of believers confused about what God really says, what he offers, and what he wants for his children. From the heavy burden of legalism to an overemphasis on prosperity or spiritual gifts to warped understandings of grace, every false teaching has two things in common: they all use half-truths that look and sound biblical (making them very difficult to identify) and they all harm and disc

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Book SynopsisDiscover the joy and well-being that comes with the daily expression of gratitude. Join New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp to create a rhythm of gratitude that permeates every area of your life, every day of the year.Gifts and Gratitudes is a daily companion that urges you to savor every moment by recognizing and listing only three things you are grateful for each day. This life-altering practice will allow you to record and reflect upon more than one thousand gifts of blessing throughout the year. Multiple studies show that expression of gratitude helps: Lower stress levels Benefit relationships Improve physical and mental health Help deal with adversity Support and improve mental health and overall wellbeing  Through the daily and healing practice of gratitude, you can discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of living that i

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Book SynopsisExperience deeper connection with God through the six SACRED steps of prayer in this 90-day guided prayer journal.Ann Voskamp shares her own personal prayer practice to help you discover the power and beauty of prayer:SACRED Stillness to know God Attentiveness to hear God Cruciformity to surrender to God Revelation to see God Examine to return to God Doxology to thank God  Discover with Ann, that, when we retreat from the world to pray, to wait, to hope in God—we find true and beautiful perspective for our souls. Ann shares the six steps of SACRED prayer through this 90-day guided journey.Prayer, communion, and connection with God is a life-changing discipline and gift. Prayer will enhance your life by:Growing your relationship

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Book SynopsisAre we living in the end times? If so, what does that mean for me? Max Lucado's optimistic, accessible, and non-sensational guide to what the Bible says about heaven's timeline will empower readers to face the future with faith.

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Book SynopsisEnjoy the unmatched beauty of the King James Version combined with the readability of Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print typeface, all in a Bible that includes over 73,000 cross references.In this edition, the literary beauty of the King James Version is paired with the readability of Thomas Nelson''s Comfort Print for an unrivaled reading experience. Helpful resources are included, such as red-letter words of Christ, cross-references in a center column, reading plans, and more.The KJV Comfort Print Typeface was designed to be the most readable at any size. On a special commission, 2K/Denmark sought to reflect Thomas Nelson''s rich 200-year tradition with the KJV, while also embodying the best advancements in modern Bible typography. The result is an exclusive Bible typeface that is uncompromisingly beautiful, bold, readable at any size, and perfectly suited to the King James Version.Features include:

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Book SynopsisThis Bible published in the largest font size available in the New King James Version with extra-large print type allows for a clear and easy Bible reading experience.Thanks to the exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print® typeface in the largest format available—super giant print—your eyes will discover a smooth reading experience allowing deeper engagement in God’s Word. But with the NKJV Super Giant Print Reference Bible, you won’t have to sacrifice study features for readability. A complete cross-reference system, a concordance, and full-color maps make this the go-to Bible you’ll look forward to reading.Features include: More than 43,000 cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Presentation page is a special place to record a memory or note Concordance for looking u

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Book SynopsisEnjoy the unmatched beauty of the King James Version combined with the readability of Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print typeface, all in a Bible that includes over 73,000 cross references.In this edition, the literary beauty of the King James Version is paired with the readability of Thomas Nelson''s Comfort Print for an unrivaled reading experience. Helpful resources are included, such as red-letter words of Christ, cross-references in a center column, reading plans, and more.The KJV Comfort Print Typeface was designed to be the most readable at any size. On a special commission, 2K/Denmark sought to reflect Thomas Nelson''s rich 200-year tradition with the KJV, while also embodying the best advancements in modern Bible typography. The result is an exclusive Bible typeface that is uncompromisingly beautiful, bold, readable at any size, and perfectly suited to the King James Version.Features include:

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Book SynopsisDon’t sacrifice readability for portability with this KJV Giant Print Thinline Bible. The extra-large Bible text features Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print, which was designed to be the easiest to read at any size.Crafted with a highly durable Smyth-sewn binding, each of the Bibles in this Vintage Series has an elegant cover with rich colors and ornate design paying tribute to the legacy of the King James Version.Features include:  Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify verses spoken by Jesus Reading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year Full color maps show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Satin Ribbon Markers 

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Book SynopsisDon’t sacrifice readability for portability with this KJV Giant Print Thinline Bible. The extra-large Bible text features Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print, which was designed to be the easiest to read at any size.Crafted with a highly durable Smyth-sewn binding, each of the Bibles in this Vintage Series has an elegant cover with rich colors and ornate design paying tribute to the legacy of the King James Version.Features include:  Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify verses spoken by Jesus Reading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year Full color maps show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Satin Ribbon Markers 

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Book SynopsisEnjoy the unmatched beauty of the King James Version combined with the readability of Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print® typeface, all in a Bible that includes over 73,000 cross references and the Apocrypha.In this edition, the literary beauty of the King James Version is paired with the readability of Thomas Nelson''s Comfort Print for an unrivaled reading experience. Helpful resources are included, such as red-letter words of Christ, cross references in a center column, reading plans, and more.The KJV Comfort Print Typeface was designed to be the most readable at any size. On a special commission, 2K/Denmark sought to reflect Thomas Nelson''s rich 200-year tradition with the KJV, while also embodying the best advancements in modern Bible typography. The result is an exclusive Bible typeface that is uncompromisingly beautiful, bold, readable at any size, and perfectly suited to the

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Book SynopsisEnjoy the unmatched beauty of the King James Version combined with the readability of Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print® typeface, all in a Bible that includes over 73,000 cross references and the Apocrypha.In this edition, the literary beauty of the King James Version is paired with the readability of Thomas Nelson''s Comfort Print for an unrivaled reading experience. Helpful resources are included, such as red-letter words of Christ, cross references in a center column, reading plans, and more.The KJV Comfort Print Typeface was designed to be the most readable at any size. On a special commission, 2K/Denmark sought to reflect Thomas Nelson''s rich 200-year tradition with the KJV, while also embodying the best advancements in modern Bible typography. The result is an exclusive Bible typeface that is uncompromisingly beautiful, bold, readable at any size, and perfectly suited to the

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Book SynopsisDon’t sacrifice readability for portability with this KJV Giant Print Thinline Bible. The extra-large Bible text features Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print, which was designed to be the easiest to read at any size.Crafted with a highly durable Smyth-sewn binding, each of the Bibles in this Vintage Series has an elegant cover with rich colors and ornate design paying tribute to the legacy of the King James Version.Features include:  Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify verses spoken by Jesus Reading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year Full color maps show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Satin Ribbon Markers 

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Book SynopsisDon’t sacrifice readability for portability with this KJV Giant Print Thinline Bible. The extra-large Bible text features Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print, which was designed to be the easiest to read at any size.Crafted with a highly durable Smyth-sewn binding, each of the Bibles in this Vintage Series has an elegant cover with rich colors and ornate design paying tribute to the legacy of the King James Version.Features include:  Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify verses spoken by Jesus Reading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year Full color maps show a visual representation of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Satin Ribbon Markers 

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Book SynopsisThis hand-sized NKJV edition is the perfect travel companion for readers who like to take their Bibles with them throughout the day. Though it fits easily into backpacks and purses, you won’t have to sacrifice readability or study resources.Enjoy the beautiful and trusted New King James Version in a classic hand-sized volume. This edition places over 43,000 cross-references between the two columns of Scripture text. The traditional format utilizes Thomas Nelson’s exclusive NKJV Comfort Print® typeface, making it the small Bible that has everything you need to take along with you.Features include: Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements Verse-style format starts each verse on its own line so

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Book SynopsisThe KJV Compact Reference Bible offers the literary beauty of the King James Version in a hand-sized volume that features Thomas Nelson’s KJV Comfort Print, an exclusive font that was designed to be the easiest to read at any size.Enjoy the timeless and trusted King James Version in a classic design. This hand-sized edition places over 43,000 cross-references between the two columns of Scripture text. The traditional format utilizes Thomas Nelson’s exclusive KJV Comfort Print® typeface, making it the small Bible that has everything you need to take along with you.Features include: Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements Thumb indexing clearly displays the location of each book of the B

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Book SynopsisThis hand sized NKJV edition is the perfect travel companion for readers who like to take their Bibles with them throughout the day. Though it fits easily into backpacks and purses, you won’t have to sacrifice readability or study resources.The exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print® typeface was designed to be easy to read at any size, so you can experience deeper engagement in God’s Word. This edition also includes over 43,000 cross-references, a concordance, and full-color maps so you have everything you need for serious study at your fingertips.Features include: Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements 43,000+ cross-references help you find related passages quickly and easily D

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Book SynopsisThis hand sized NKJV edition is the perfect travel companion for readers who like to take their Bibles with them throughout the day. Though it fits easily into backpacks and purses, you won’t have to sacrifice readability or study resources.The exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print® typeface was designed to be easy to read at any size, so you can experience deeper engagement in God’s Word. This edition also includes over 43,000 cross-references, a concordance, and full-color maps so you have everything you need for serious study at your fingertips.Features include: Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements 43,000+ cross-references help you find related passages quickly and easily D

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Book SynopsisThis hand sized NKJV edition is the perfect travel companion for readers who like to take their Bibles with them throughout the day. Though it fits easily into backpacks and purses, you won’t have to sacrifice readability or study resources.The exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print® typeface was designed to be easy to read at any size, so you can experience deeper engagement in God’s Word. This edition also includes over 43,000 cross-references, a concordance, and full-color maps so you have everything you need for serious study at your fingertips.Features include: Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements 43,000+ cross-references help you find related passages quickly and easily D

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Book SynopsisThis hand sized NKJV edition is the perfect travel companion for readers who like to take their Bibles with them throughout the day. Though it fits easily into backpacks and purses, you won’t have to sacrifice readability or study resources.The exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print® typeface was designed to be easy to read at any size, so you can experience deeper engagement in God’s Word. This edition also includes over 43,000 cross-references, a concordance, and full-color maps so you have everything you need for serious study at your fingertips.Features include: Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Words of Christ in red quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements 43,000+ cross-references help you find related passages quickly and easily D

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Book SynopsisExperience the Bible come to life before your eyes as New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin uses his storyteller''s imagination to present the life of Jesus in a way that will engage your faith in new ways. This collection of more than twenty short stories, compiled from Martin''s books What If It''s True? and They Turned the World Upside Down, draws you into a deeper understanding and love for the Savior.Son of Man presents key moments from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and explores the lives of His followers in descriptive, novelistic words. This unique collection: Fosters a stronger appreciation, love, and respect for Jesus Covers themes including rejection, service, unconditional love, and forgiveness Uses the lives of the disciples as inspiration to be the light in a dark world Shows how the disciples'' sa

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Book SynopsisFind the comfort you need when your life feels like it is falling apart.Where do you turn to when you need hope, encouragement, and comfort during your most difficult times? God''s Word is the best place to start.When you are faced with grief, pain, or loss it''s often hard to find comfort and support. God''s Promises® During Times of Trouble provides 50 topics of select biblical promises of comfort and hope during the difficulties that leave us needing healing and reassurance. Whether you''re struggling with illness, loss, divorce, confusion, doubt, or any difficult situation that leaves you with a feeling of despair, the promises found in God''s Word bring abundant encouragement, inspiration, and hope.A volume in the popular God''s Promises® line of resources, this keepsake expanded edition features:Fifty topics covering a wide variety of issues affecting today''s Christian such as loneliness, isol

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Book SynopsisDoes your anxiety constantly make you question whether you have control, if you''re safe, or if you have the power to change? Anxiety often creates an intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear that makes your normal day-to-day feel challenging and overwhelming. You know that phrase . . . practice makes perfect. What if practice could help you create a better relationship with your anxiety? Pastor and bestselling author, Robert Morgan understands your struggle because he has lived with anxiety his entire life. He can teach you how to change your life by learning how to deal with your anxiety. In Calm Your Anxiety: Winning the Fight Against Worry, you''ll learn how to: use biblical insight to help you better understand and cope with your anxiety. create joy, nearness to God, and peace. develop new daily habits that will help you deal with anxiety. identify triggers and how to be proactive in your daily routine

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Book SynopsisA compact New Testament allows you to read and share God’s Word wherever you go. This edition is published in KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.Thomas Nelson’s KJV Pocket New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs is as easy to read as it is to carry! The unique compact size makes this Bible portable enough to fit in a pocket, purse, suitcase, backpack, or briefcase. A great gift idea and perfect traveling companion, this small New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs allows you to read and share God’s Word no matter where you go.Features include: The Presentation page is a special place to record a memory or note to your recipient Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements Subject heads in the text

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Book SynopsisA compact New Testament allows you to read and share God’s Word wherever you go. This edition is published in KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.Thomas Nelson’s KJV Pocket New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs is as easy to read as it is to carry! The unique compact size makes this Bible portable enough to fit in a pocket, purse, suitcase, backpack, or briefcase. A great gift idea and perfect traveling companion, this small New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs allows you to read and share God’s Word no matter where you go.Features include: The Presentation page is a special place to record a memory or note to your recipient Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements Subject heads in the text

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance

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Book SynopsisOffering a convenient size and a large print, this Bible also provides over 43,000 cross-references to help you study anywhere.You don’t have to sacrifice readability for portability. With the NKJV Large Print Personal Size Reference Bible, you get the full text of the popular New King James Version presented in a large print format that’s easy to carry. And with Thomas Nelson’s NKJV Comfort Print®, this edition is even easier to read. An extensive cross-reference system and other essential study resources make this a Bible you’ll want with you, wherever your day takes you.Features include: 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Full-color maps show a visual representation of locations and themes in the Bible Easy-to-navigate dictionary-concordance

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Book SynopsisThe Color Code Bible for Kids helps kids understand important biblical truths with a unique color-code system. With more than 1,900 verses highlighted in vibrant colors, a child can quickly identify major topics found in Scripture in nine different categories: God, Jesus, sin, salvation, love, worship, growth, heaven, and family.Key features include: 1,900 highlighted verses clearly calling out key topics for children to apply to their faith journey Index to color code highlights to quickly find important topics throughout Scripture Reading plans provide guidance on how to read the Bible on a daily basis Teaching articles for background information to gain a deeper understanding of Scripture Miracles and parables of Jesus charts provide a visual representation of key teachings and stories of Jesus in the Bible

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Book SynopsisA balance of being both easy to read and easy to carry, this Bible is an ideal choice to take with you wherever you go.The Ultra Thinline Bible presents the beautiful and trustworthy words of the New King James Version in the thinnest edition. At less than an inch thick, it is easy to carry with you anywhere.Features include: Thomas Nelson’s slimmest Bible edition, designed for portability and readability Easy-to-follow, double-column text layout Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements Presentation page to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or a note Section headings for a better understanding of the context and structure of the passage about to be read Satin ribbon marker for you to easily navigate an

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Book SynopsisAcross forty days of vivid storytelling, It Is Finished offers you a unique and vital roadmap to trace the power and necessity of the cross throughout the Bible, from the book of Genesis all the way to your present-day reality.

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Book SynopsisA large print New Testament that allows you to read and share God’s Word wherever you go. The KJV Large Print Outreach New Testament is a great edition to provide to first-time Bible readers looking to discover the good news of God’s Word. Ideal for evangelism, this New Testament includes a clear gospel presentation in the front, an easy-to-follow, double-column format, plus a clear and readable large print.Features include: New Testament in the timeless and trusted King James Version Gospel presentation clearly presents the grand narrative of the Bible pointing to Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for salvation Double-column format KJV sectional headings Clear and readable 11-point KJV Comfort Print

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