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Regent College Publishing,US Across All Worlds: Jesus Inside Our Darkness
£9.00
Regent College Publishing,US The Experience Meeting: an Introduction to the Welsh Societies of the Evangelical Awakening
£8.68
Crossway Books The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment
Book SynopsisScriptural principles are practically applied to help Christians not only develop and define day-to-day spiritual discernment but regard it as an essential practice.
£12.34
Crossway Books Disciplines of a Godly Family
Book SynopsisThis popular book is a celebration of a biblically informed view of parenting and the family.
£13.49
Shambhala Publications Inc Riding the Ox Home: Stages on the Path of
Book SynopsisMaps and guideposts are helpful when we undertake a journey. The ten Ox-Herding Pictures, the accompanying ancient poems, and a modern commentary by John Daido Loori, sketch the spiritual path encountered in Zen training, a path of exhaustive study of the self and the realization of the ultimate nature of reality. The Ox-Herding Pictures can be our companion on the Way of self-discovery, our compass and perspective when we need one. They are a bottomless source of mysterious wisdom to which we can return again and again for inspiration, and they translate easily into the gritty reality of spiritual practice that emerges from and grounds us in the inescapable relevance of our daily lives. The exquisite versions of the pictures found in the book are traditional Chinese nanga brush paintings by Gyokusei Jikihara Sensei, a modern Japanese master of calligraphy and a teacher in the Obaku School of Zen. The traditional verses accompanying them have been translated by John Daido Loori and Kazuaki Tanahashi, translator and editor of Enlightenment Unfolds: The Essential Teachings of Zen Master Dogen.
£17.00
Orbis Books (USA) Our Restless Heart: The Augustinian Tradition
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£18.05
Orbis Books (USA) The Mystical Way in Everyday Life
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£20.12
Shambhala Publications Inc To Be Human
Book SynopsisTo Be Human presents Krishnamurti''s radical vision of life in a new way. At the heart of this extraordinary collection are passages from the great teacher''s talks that amplify and clarify the nature of truth and those obstacles that often prevent us from seeing it. Most of these core teachings have not been available in print until now. Besides presenting the core of Krishnamurti''s message, the book alerts the reader to his innovative use of language, the ways in which he would use 'old words with new interpretations,' then gives practical examples, showing that we can clarify our understanding of life itself—and act on this new understanding. The splendid introduction by David Skitt discusses Krishnamurti''s philosophy as a guide to knowledge and experience, the roles knowledge and experience should play in our lives, and the times when it is best to cast them aside and 'look and act anew.' The book''s source notes will aid the inquisitive reader who wishes a deeper understanding of this great teacher''s message.
£19.55
The University of Chicago Press Inward Vipassana Meditation and the Embodiment of
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This striking ethnography sticks in one's mind: rooms full of silent meditators coordinating their body rhythms on a tacit channel, observing sensations over every inch of their bodies, and washing away pains not by seeking their causes but by detached attention. Pagis depicts meditation in a secular age, not as religion but as bodies among bodies giving each other space to repair the inroads of too much social self."--Randall Collins, University of Pennsylvania "Pagis' beautifully written, brilliantly argued ethnography of meditation makes three major contributions: it shows how some of our most private experiences are socially enabled; it demonstrates how our selves are not only linguistically but sensuously mediated; and it reveals how attention is not merely a faculty but a practice. All three have profound consequences for understanding the sociality of human beings."--Andreas Glaeser, University of Chicago "Pagis deftly draws readers into the world of contemporary vipasanna meditation, and in so doing shows us how fruitful--and important--sociological attention to the varied social practices that retool the relations of self and other, private and public, visible and invisible, can be. Inward is a beautifully rendered ethnography with important implications for the study of the body and self-making."--Courtney Bender, Columbia University
£24.00
Teach Services, Inc. 64 Secrets Still Ahead of Us
£19.31
SteinerBooks, Inc The Gentle Will: Meditative Guidelines for
Book SynopsisEvery spiritual practice, every exercise of consciousness, all meditation -- indeed, every moment of true awareness -- we do with the 'gentle will', even if we are unaware of it initially and cannot fully activate it yet. Through practice, however, the gentle will begins to shine, and we gradually gain the ability to access it in our ordinary, daily activities, allowing our lives to become infinitely richer, meaningful and creative.The gentle will is relaxed, receptive, expressive, creative, soft, light and playful. It is not rigid or cramped. We use the gentle will in artistic activities such as playing a musical instrument, writing a poem, or painting a picture. In today's world, however, life is governed by the principles of usefulness, utility, comfort, and efficiency -- the hard will of egoism. Georg Kühlewind writes in this book that the only hope he sees of avoiding global destruction is a change in human consciousness; the 'hard will' must become the 'gentle will'. To this end, he provides exercises through which we may transform the hard will into the gentle will.
£11.69
Crossway Books Women's Ministry in the Local Church
Book SynopsisLigon Duncan and Susan Hunt present a practical theology of women's ministry in the local church.
£13.29
Crossway Books Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for
Book SynopsisExamines God's Word to form a theology of forgiveness, helping readers move beyond the wounds of bitterness, disagreements, and broken relationships. A helpful resource for anyone who struggles to extend forgiveness.
£12.59
Pilgrim Book Services Ltd A Pilgrims Guide to the Lands of St Paul Greece
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£11.35
Ignatius Press A Holy Life: The Writings of St. Bernadette of
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£16.87
Ignatius Press Jesus of Nazareth: Baptism
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£18.95
St Augustine's Press St Augustine LifeGuide: Words to Live By from the
Book SynopsisCollected here are two hundred of the most memorable quotations from the pen of the incomparable St. Augustine. Each quotation appears in Latin and English in a new clear and rhetorically correct translation by Silvano Borruso. The topics are grouped in broad categories, such as order, God, human life, truth and wisdom, reward and punishment, the Church, scripture, and virtues, and the book contains a careful, detailed subject index and quotable-line index, which together will allow the reader to find any quote desired.
£6.51
Crossway Books Grace Defined and Defended
Book SynopsisBest-selling author Kevin DeYoung equips Christians to clearly define grace by looking at the Canons of Dort, exploring the historical context, theological implications, and practical applications of this important document in the Reformed tradition.
£13.49
Crossway Books ESV Student Study Bible TruTone BrownCordovan
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£29.69
Baker Publishing Group Practices of Love – Spiritual Disciplines for the
Book SynopsisSpiritual disciplines are often viewed primarily as a means to draw us closer to God. While these practices do deepen and enrich our "vertical" relationship with God, Kyle David Bennett argues that they were originally designed to positively impact our "horizontal" relationships--with neighbors, strangers, enemies, friends, family, animals, and even the earth. Bennett explains that this "horizontal" dimension has often been overlooked or forgotten in contemporary discussions of the spiritual disciplines. This book offers an alternative way of understanding the classic spiritual disciplines that makes them relevant, doable, and meaningful for everyday Christians. Bennett shows how the disciplines are remedial practices that correct the malformed ways we do everyday things, such as think, eat, talk, own, work, and rest. Through personal anecdotes, engagement with Scripture, and vivid cultural references, he invites us to practice the spiritual disciplines wholesale and shows how changing the way we do basic human activities can bring healing, renewal, and transformation to our day-to-day lives and the world around us.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by James K. A. SmithIntroduction: Spiritual Heroin: How Not to Get Fixed1. Spiritual Disciplines and the Way of Love2. "What Do You Have That You Did Not Receive?": Simplicity and Renewed Owning3. Directions for Ruling the Mind: Meditation and Renewed Thinking4. This Is My Tummy, Which I Will Curb for You: Fasting and Feasting and Renewed Eating5. Time-Out for Adults: Solitude and Renewed Socializing6. Controlling the Chatterbox: Silence and Renewed Talking7. How to Make Friends and Empower People: Service and Renewed Working8. Work Hard, Consecrate Hard: Sabbath Keeping and Renewed Resting9. Who's Afraid of Love? Everyday Discipline for the Life of the WorldFurther ReadingIndex
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Tyndale House Publishers Extreme Grandparenting
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Baker Publishing Group The Killing Tide
Book SynopsisWhen a Coast Guard officer is found dead and another goes missing, Special Agent Finn Walker faces his most dangerous assignment yet. Complicating matters is the arrival of investigative reporter Gabby Rowley, who's on a mission to discover the truth. Can they ignore the sparks between them and track down this elusive killer?
£10.99
Shambhala Publications Inc Teresa of Avila: The Book of My Life
Book SynopsisProvides an account of the life of the Catholic saint, a teaching on prayer, and tells the details of her many visions.
£21.60
Shambhala Publications Inc The Five Things We Cannot Change: And the
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Shambhala Publications Inc The Heart of Compassion: The Thirty-seven Verses
Book SynopsisA Tibetan Buddhist master shares his commentary on Santideva''s Way of the Bodhisattva, illuminating the path to enlightenment and the meaning of true compassion What would be the practical implications of caring more about others than about yourself? This is the radical theme of this extraordinary set of instructions, a training manual composed in the fourteenth century by the Buddhist hermit Ngulchu Thogme, here explained in detail by one of the great Tibetan Buddhist masters of the twentieth century, Dilgo Khyentse. In the Mahayana tradition, those who have the courage to undertake the profound change of attitude required to develop true compassion are called bodhisattvas. Their great resolve—to consider others’ needs as paramount, and thus to attain enlightenment for the sake of all living creatures—carries them beyond the limits imposed by the illusions of “I” and “mine,” culminating in the direct realization of reality, transcending dualistic notions of self and other. This classic text presents ways that we can work with our own hearts and minds, starting wherever we find ourselves now, to unravel our small-minded preoccupations and discover our own potential for compassion, love, and wisdom. Many generations of Buddhist practitioners have been inspired by these teachings, and the great masters of all traditions have written numerous commentaries. Dilgo Khyentse’s commentary is probably his most extensive recorded teaching on Mahayana practice.
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Shambhala Publications Inc Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa
Book SynopsisHere are the inspirational life and teachings of Awa Kenzo (1880-1939), the Zen and kyudo (archery) master who gained wordwide renown after the publication of Eugen Herrigel''s cult classic Zen in the Art of Archery in 1953. Kenzo lived and taught at a pivotal time in Japan''s history, when martial arts were practiced primarily for self-cultivation, and his wise and penetrating instructions for practice (and life) - including aphorisms, poetry, instructional lists, and calligraphy - are infused with the spirit of Zen. Kenzo uses the metaphor of the bow and arrow to challenge the practioner to look deeply into his or her own true nature.
£13.29
Charisma House Prayers That Move Mountains
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£8.79
Greenbook Publications, LLC The Writings of Austin Osman Spare: Anathema of Zos, The Book of Pleasure, and The Focus of Life
£17.09
Llewellyn Publications,U.S. Celtic Tree Rituals
Book SynopsisCelebrate Celtic symbolism, mythology, and magic throughout the Wheel of the Year with this powerful book of tree rituals Includes monthly rituals and ceremonies based on the Celtic tree calendar and Ogham alphabet
£15.29
Wisdom Publications,U.S. Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions
Book SynopsisNow in Paperback! Explore with the Dalai Lama the common ground underlying the diverse traditions of Buddhism.Buddhism is practiced by hundreds of millions of people worldwide, from Tibetan caves to Tokyo temples to redwood retreats. To an outside viewer, it might be hard to see what they all have in common. In Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron map out with clarity the convergences and the divergences between the two major strains of Buddhism—the Sanskrit traditions of Tibet and East Asia and the Pali traditions of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. Especially deep consideration is given to the foundational Indian traditions and their respective treatment of such central tenets as the four noble truths the practice of meditation the meaning of nirvana enlightenment. The authors seek harmony and greater understanding among Buddhist traditions worldwide, illuminating the rich benefits of respectful dialogue and the many ways that Buddhists of all stripes share a common heritage and common goals.
£13.95
GINGKO The Image Debate: Figural representation in Islam
Book SynopsisThe images released by Islamic State of militants smashing statues at ancient sites were a horrifying aspect of their advance across Northern Iraq and Syria during 2015-16. Their leaders justified this iconoclasm (destruction of images) by arguing that such actions were divinely decreed in Islam, a notion that has remained fixed in the public consciousness. The Image Debate: Figural Representation in Islam and Across the World is a collection of thirteen essays which examine the controversy surrounding the use of images in Islamic and other religious cultures and seek to redress some of the misunderstandings that have arisen. Written by leading academics from the United States, Australia, Turkey, Israel and the United Kingdom, the book has a foreword by Stefano Carboni, Director of the Art Gallery of Western Australia, followed by an introduction by the editor Christiane Gruber, who sets the subject in context with a detailed examination of the debates over idols and the production of figural images in Islamic traditions. Twelve further articles are divided into three sections: the first deals with pre-modern Islam: Mika Natif looks at tensions between the Hadith prohibition on images and the praxis of image-making under the Umayyad dynasty and argues that the Umayyad rulers used imagery to establish their political and religious authority; Finbarr Barry Flood examines the practice of epigraphic erasure, i.e., the removal of names of rulers and patrons from historical inscriptions from the medieval Islamic world; and Oya Pancaroglu focuses on the figural conventions of an illustrated manuscript of Varqa and Gulshah, a medieval Persian romance composed in the masnavi (rhyming couplet) form by the 11th-century poet `Ayyuqi. The second section addresses the situation outside Islam: Alicia Walker surveys attitudes toward the production and veneration of religious images in Byzantium from the earliest years of the Christian Roman Empire (early 4th century) to the aftermath of the Iconoclast controversy (late 9th century); Steven Fine explores the history of Jewish engagement with `art' from Roman antiquity through the high middle ages through a detailed exploration of the 3rd-century Dura Europos synagogue and its wall paintings; Michael Shenkar examines evidence for the employment of figural images in the cultic practices of some of the major ancient Iranian cultural and political entities, offering a broad perspective on perceptions of images in ancient Iranian worship; and Robert DeCaroli delves into the question of why no image of the Buddha was made during the first five hundred years of Buddhism. The third section brings the reader back to Islamic lands with five articles examining aspects of the issue in the modern and contemporary periods: Yousuf Saaed investigates South Asian mass-produced images, especially posters that include illustrations of local Sufi shrines, portraits of saints and Shi`i iconography; James Bennett explores the visual depiction of Javanese shadow puppets (wayang kulit), including the sage Begawan Abiyasa, whose narratives convey key elements of Sufi mystical philosophy; Allen and Mary Roberts consider images of Cheikh Amadu Bamba, the founding Sufi saint of the Senegalese Mouride order; Rose Issa addresses how the term `Islamic' relates to contemporary art, how artists manage to create work in countries in constant turmoil and to what extent such works reflect their conceptual, aesthetic, and socio-political concerns; and finally Shiva Balaghi traces the use of the figure, along its symbolic shadows and silhouettes, in works by notable Iranian artists living in Iran and in diaspora.
£54.00
Charisma House Prayers That Rout Demons and Break Curses
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£16.62
Shambhala Publications Inc The Wisdom Chapter: Jamgön Mipham's Commentary on
Book SynopsisThe first English translation of Mipham Rinpoche''s commentary on the "wisdom" chapter of Shantideva''s classic text, in which Mipham explains Madhyamaka philosophy from the perspective of the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Shāntideva’s guide to the training of a Bodhisattva is one of the most important and beloved texts in the Tibetan tradition. The ninth chapter, however, dealing with Madhyamaka, the Middle Way, the most profound wisdom view of Mahayana Buddhism, has always posed unique challenges to readers. This commentary by the great scholar Mipham Rinpoche presents in quite straightforward terms Shāntideva’s exposition of emptiness, the essential foundation of all Buddhist doctrine, demonstrating that it is not only compatible with, but in fact crucial to, the correct understanding of other important Buddhist teachings such as karma, rebirth, and the practice of compassion. Mipham interprets Shāntideva according to the view of the Nyingma school, which in some respects was at variance with the religiously and politically dominant interpretation of the text in Tibet at that time. As a result, his commentary stirred up a furious debate. With the addition of a critique of Mipham Rinpoche’s view by a prominent scholar of the time, along with Mipham’s response, that debate is beautifully captured in this volume.
£28.80
Princeton University Press The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year""Eire provides an enthralling exploration of the life and influence of an important historical work." * Publishers Weekly *"[An] admirable book."---Lavinia Byrne, Church Times"Carlos Eire relates this story with commendable lightness of touch. In his hands there is nothing suspicious or frightening about Teresa’s interior life with angels and demons, and the reader is given a quasi-divine reassurance that it really doesn’t matter if those modern theoretical interpretations are too abstruse to be readily understood."---Stella Fletcher, Times Literary Supplement"This is an important . . . tribute to a great saint by an intelligent, erudite and humane author."---Alexander Jolliffe, Catholic Herald"The Vida is Teresa’s attempt to come to grips with her visionary experiences, mainly between 1554 and 1565, but within the context of an apologetic or forced confession so that the authorities could examine her writings for fraud, challenge to authority and orthodoxy. The challenge to readers then, and even more so now, is her unquestioning assumption and experience that ‘human beings can transcend the sensory material world and have intimate relations with the Creator of the universe.’" * Paradigm Explorer *"Carlos Eire has written an excellent introduction to The Life of Saint Teresa of Avila. Written in his clear, accessible and lively prose, Eire places the sixteenth-century Spanish nun’s life into each of the contexts a reader would need to engage her mystical writings."---Marc R. Forster, Journal of Ecclesiastical History
£19.80
Shambhala Publications Inc Turning Confusion into Clarity: A Guide to the
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Shambhala Publications Inc Chod: The Sacred Teachings on Severance:
Book SynopsisFrom the legendary cofounder of Tibet''s nineteenth-century nonsectarian movement, an encyclopedic survey of the practice of Chod, or severance, a tantric ritual based on the crucial Mahayana sutras to sever clinging to an ego and thereby achieve realization. The Treasury of Precious Instructions by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Taye, one of Tibet’s greatest Buddhist masters, is a shining jewel of Tibetan literature, presenting essential teachings from the entire spectrum of practice lineages that existed in Tibet. In its eighteen volumes, Kongtrul brings together some of the most important texts on key topics of Buddhist thought and practice as well as authoring significant new sections of his own.In this, the fourteenth volume, Kongtrul compiles the teachings on Severance, or Chöd. It includes some of the tradition’s earliest source scriptures, such as the “grand poem” of Āryadeva, and numerous texts by the tradition’s renowned founder, Machik Labdrön. Kongtrul also brings together the most significant texts on the rites of initiation, empowerments for practice, and wide-ranging instructions and guides for the support of practitioners. Altogether, this quintessential guide to Severance offers vast resources for scholars and practitioners alike to better understand this unique and remarkable tradition—the way of severing the ego through the profound realization of emptiness and compassion.
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Paraclete Press All Creation Waits
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Shambhala Publications Inc Perfecting Wisdom: How Things Appear and How They
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£13.49
Xulon Press Learn to Study the Bible
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WingSpread Publishers Whatever Happened To Worship?
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WingSpread Publishers Mornings With Tozer
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Merchant Books Feeling is the Secret
Book SynopsisAn Unabridged Edition With Preface By The Author, and: Law And Its Operation - Sleep - Prayer - Spirit-Feeling. ''Feeling is the Secret'' describes how our thoughts and feelings affect our life experiences.
£8.67
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Jesus Speaks: 365 Days of Guidance and
Book SynopsisWhat Happens When You Immerse Your Life in the Words of Jesus? ?Jesus? words can replace stress with peace, sadness with joy, confusion with guidance, and fear with faith. That?s why Jesus Speaks will not only change your day, but it can also change your life, your relationships, and your eternity!? ?Christine Caine, best-selling author of Undaunted ?I?m certain readers…will grow in their intimate relationship with the Father as they focus on Jesus? words daily through Mr. Scott?s profound and encouraging writing.? ?Dr. Charles Stanley, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Atlanta ?I absolutely love Jesus Speaks! I am coming to love Jesus more and more as I gain a deeper understanding of who He is through what He says in His own words!? ?Sandi Patty, Grammy Award?winning Christian artist ?Jesus promised that if we abide in Him and His words abide in us, our prayers will be answered, and we will bear much fruit. Jesus Speaks provides an amazing springboard for any believer to abide in His words as never before.? ?Tommy Barnett, senior pastor of Phoenix First Assembly of God ?True intimacy with Christ is achievable. Jesus Speaks can be your first step every morning into His presence.? ?Dr. Ed Young, senior pastor of Second Baptist Church, Houston ?Jesus Speaks is like reading a daily love letter from our Lord and Savior. Steve Scott has focused on the spoken words of Christ in one of the most powerful, clarifying ways possible.? ?Chris Hodges, senior pastor of Church of the Highlands, Alabama ?With Jesus Speaks you can immerse your mind, heart, and soul in His words every day!? ?Josh D. McDowell, author and speaker ?The words I have spoken to you?they are full of the Spirit and life.? ?John 6:63 When Jesus walked this earth, He gave His followers more than one hundred life-changing promises. He also gave more than one hundred teachings for living in line with God?s priorities?commands that lift us up rather than weigh us down! This 365-day devotional invites you to let Jesus speak directly into your life. Each reading begins with a red-lettered statement of Jesus, directly from Scripture, followed by a powerful reflection on how He wants us to apply His truths to our daily lives. No problem you face today is beyond the help of Jesus. No question you ask is beyond the answers of Jesus. The more you get to know this loving Savior, the more you will love Him! So come, immerse yourself in His words. He is speaking to you.
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Creation House The Book of Mysteries
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Shelter Harbor Press The Cathars: Their History and Myths Revealed
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£16.10
Torchlight Publishing,U.S. Swamiji:: An Early Disciple Brahmananda Dasa
Book SynopsisBrahmananda's crucial role in early ISKCON history, as detailed by Steven Rosen, sheds light on his close relationship with Bhaktivedanta and his contributions to the movement's growth and development.
£8.49
Penguin Books Ltd Heroes
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is a spirited retelling of stories that Fry clearly knows and loves * The Times *Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny, and Fry once again proves himself a master of great learning worn lightly * Guardian *Here, indeed, be monsters, myriad adventures and machinating gods. Fry is a personable and passionate narrator * Mail on Sunday *Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot * Herald *Fry brilliantly retells the dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales of these heroic men and women in all their grit and glory. Filled with white-knuckle chases and twisted labyrinths, impossible puzzles and blood-curdling monsters * Northern Ireland Homes & Lifestyle *Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. It makes stories relatable without skimping on the gory details * Sunday Life *Rich, funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot along the way * Eastern Daily Press *Tales of fatal flaws, perilous journeys and shining acts of heroism are told with gusto and young and old will be engrossed. The audiobook is an absolute gem too, read by the author who has a winning way of bringing these epic tales to life * Western Morning News *Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy. The Greek gods of the past become relatable * Guardian (on 'Mythos') *The best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . entertaining and edifying * Telegraph (on 'Mythos') *A rollicking good read * Independent (on 'Mythos') *Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance * The Times (on 'Mythos') *A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling -- Richard North Patterson (on 'Mythos')Fry makes the stories relatable without skimping on the wonderful gory details, or sacrificing the traditional truths of the myth * i (The paper for today) *Stephen Fry has created a magnificent book. Humorous, but with serious stories told with wit and erudition. This is a book that will delight readers of all ages. Fry's writing is never less than delightful * Moorlander *Fry is a natural storyteller and his lively retellings make for an entertaining read * Hannah Beckerman, Observer *The comedian and polymath retells age-old Greek myths in dramatic, modernised style * i *One of the nation's favourite intellectuals retells the epic myths of the Greek heroes in his own unique and very enjoyable way * Cambridge Independent *Ebullient and funny * The Times *Entertaining and edifying * Daily Telegraph *A rollicking good read * Independent *Fry exhibits enormous erudition and enthusiasm * Mail on Sunday *
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Zondervan John
Book SynopsisAn image rich, passage-by-passage commentary that integrates relevant historical and cultural insights, providing a deeper dimension of perspective to the words of the New Testament Discoveries await you that will snap the world of the New Testament into new focus. Things that seem mystifying, puzzling, or obscure will take on tremendous meaning when you view them in their ancient context. With the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, you''ll: Deepen your understanding of the teachings of Jesus. Discover the close interplay between God''s kingdom and the practical affairs of the church. Learn more about the real life setting of the Old Testament writings to help you identify with the people and circumstances described in Scripture. Gain a deeper awareness of the Bible''s relevance for your life. In this volume, detailed exegetical notes are combined with background information of the cultu
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