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Leviticus
$76.00Add to cartLeviticus offers many challenges for interpretation, including the laws contained within the book, as well as questions of the book’s origins and compilation. This new commentary provides a sure guide through the text and these questions. The commentary provides suggestions regarding daily life questions on how one worships the one universal God within the local communities of congregation and family. In this interpretation, the book of Leviticus offers clear words of instruction to thos throughout the world who would live faithfully for Israel’s God.
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Isaiah 13-39 A Commentary
$75.00Add to cartThe Westminster Old Testament Library is a scholarly treatment of the scriptures. This volume by Otto Kaiser is the second of two volumes on the book of Isaiah. It does not have the introductory material of the first volume but continues with the in-depth analysis of Isaiah. A good scholarly work.
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History Of Prophecy In Israel (Revised)
$56.00Add to cartThis revised and enlarged edition of a classic in Old Testament scholarship reflects the most up-to-date research on the prophetic books and offers substantially expanded discussions of important new insight on Isaiah and the other prophets.
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Mitten
$9.99Add to cartA Ukrainian boy named Nicki wants his grandmother Baba to knit snow-white mittens for him. She warns her grandson that a white mitten will be hard to find if he loses it in the snow, but of course he promptly does just that! What happens next is the surprising part, as a mole takes refuge in the lost mitten, then a rabbit, then a hedgehog, an owl, a badger, and a fox. If you think the mitten might be a wee bit stretched out at this point, just wait: “Then a big bear sniffed at the mitten. The animals were packed in tight, but the bear didn’t care. He crawled in anyway.” When a tiny mouse squeezes in, her whiskers tickle the bear’s nose. He sneezes, and “Aaaaa-aaaaa-ca-chew!” all the animals fly out of their crocheted cave. As the mitten sails through the air, Nicki spots it, reclaims it, and takes it home to show his smiling Baba.
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Margaret Friend Of Orphans
$14.95Add to cartMargaret Haughery gave everything she ever had to the orphans and the poor. Despite being unable either to read or write, she possessed an incredible business acumen, which allowed her to donate-including what she bequeathed in her will-more than $500,000 throughout her life.
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Autumnal Tints
$9.95Add to cartTwo institutions of New England, our fall colors and Henry David Thoreau, are brought together in this posthumously published rumination on Nature. Autumnal Tints was originally published in the October 1862 Atlantic Monthly. “October is the month for painted leaves. Their rich glow now flashes round the world. As fruits and leaves and the day itself acquire a bright tint just before they fall, so the year near its setting. October is its sunset sky; November the later twilight.”
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Joy Of Living
$18.99Add to cartManufactured On Demand Title
The apostle Paul wrote to the church at Philippi in order to help “make their joy complete.” In this practical exposition of the letter to the Philippians, J. Dwight Pentecost helps the reader discover a joy that transcends any circumstance and a contentment that is greater than any trial.
Dr. Pentecost observes that “knowing Christ, walking in fellowship with Him, and being obedient to Him floods the life and heart and mind of the apostle Paul with an incomparable joy…so that in Christ he has found perfect rest, satisfaction, and contentment.”
This commentary on the English text can be used for personal Bible study of sermon preparation. Helpful study and review questions are included at the end of each chapter. Some of the topics included are the antidote for worry, the secret of contentment, and the way to find joy in the midst of suffering.
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Why America Needs Religion A Print On Demand Title
$23.99Add to cartThis is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable.
What is wrong with America? It has often called itself a Christian nation, yet its social and moral problems are legion. The increasing rates of crime, juvenile delinquency, teenage pregnancy, sexual promiscuity, and divorce are frequently linked to the declining importance of religious belief. But is there more than a presumed link between the strength of personal religiousness and moral behavior? Yes, says Guenter Lewy, and the large quantity of empirical data in existence which establishes that link ought to move people – Christians and non-Christians alike – to sit up and take note.
In this trenchant analysis of the moral decline of modern America, Lewy describes the moral crisis caused by secular modernity and points to the role of religiousness – especially Christian religiousness – as a necessary bulwark against today’s social ills. This work is all the more intriguing in that Lewy is an agnostic who has nonetheless concluded that a society that cuts itself off from the religious roots of its moral heritage is doomed to decline.
Lewy traces the rise of secularism in Western society, focusing particularly on the cult of individualism, and describes the social consequences of the weakened role of religion. He demonstrates that the crisis of the family and the rise of the underclass in our inner cities are linked to the decline of traditional values and shows, on the basis of surveys and other empirical data, that genuine religiousness can ward off some of the corrosive effects of modernity. Lewy concludes by calling on Christians, adherents of other faiths, and true humanists to join forces in the struggle to reverse the current ethos of radical individualism that threatens the moral integrity of our society.
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Pitfalls In Preaching A Print On Demand Title
$21.99Add to cartThis is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable.
This informal yet substantive guidebook is designed to help clergy and pastors identify and avoid the major pitfalls that plague the preaching task. Richard Eslinger discusses with insight, humor, and concision what he sees as the most critical pitfalls in the various contexts of preaching and offers practical strategies for avoiding them. His book is also studded with highlighted quotations, pertinent references to a wide range of homiletical thinkers and concepts, boxed hints and suggestions, and brief bibliographies.
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White Soul : Country Music The Church And Working Americans
$22.99Add to cartWhite Soul examines the social, political and religious foundations of country music as the soul music of the white, working-class Americans. Country music gives voice to an economically battered subculture of hard-living and hard-working people who find self-expression in the music of honky-tonks and heartaches. It celebrates the “wild side of life” as a form of populist anarchism and escapist festivity. This unusual medley of sociology, theology, and country music history is also a compelling critique of the elitism of “good taste” in the dominant culture. Tex Sample challenges the church to reach out to working-class people, who have often been ignored and demeaned by churches held captive to the tastes and lifestyles of the upper middle class.
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Religion Factor : An Introduction To How Religion Matters
$54.00Add to cartIn this companion to the best-selling World Religions in America: An Introduction, renowned contributors explore the importance of religion in the lives of people, communities, and nations. Their concern is not with particular doctrines within the various religious traditions, but with how real people live these traditions today and the impact this has on the larger social order.
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For The Love Of Children
$45.00Add to cartChoices in reproductive technology have multiplied at a staggering rate. Is our society prepared to decided on issues about procreation such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization, or genetic engineering such as “designer children,” or selective abortion? How can we protect children – both born and unborn – who are conceived in these ways from being regarded as merchandise in the expanding marketplace of genetic services? Ted Peters sets out the challenges of these new technologies with clarity and precision. He looks anew at Christian theology and proposes an ethic “for the love of children.” Peters contends that only by affirming all children and their claims upon parents will society deal constructively and ethically with the many reproductive choices available now and in the future.
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Making Of A Leader
$23.99Add to cartHistory shows us: nations rise and fall according to how effective their leaders are. Frank Damazio tells us: so do churches! In The Making of a Leader, Damazio provides a deep discussion of what it means to be responsible for a group of “followers.” He explains the philosophy, history, qualifications, preparation, and practice of Christian leadership—and equips you to rise above the evil forces competing for lost souls.
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Hebrews Chapters 8-13
$8.99Add to cart13 Chapters
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The Scriptures come alive with America’s best-loved Bible teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Whether you are a new believer or a longtime Bible student, Dr. McGee’s Thru the Bible Commentary Series offers sound biblical scholarship and practical, down-to-earth suggestions for applying the principles of Scripture to everyday life.The studies in the series have been taken from Dr. McGee’s “Thru the Bible” radio messages. With his familiar, anecdotal style and lively approach, Dr. McGee makes biblical truth understandable and Bible study more enjoyable.
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2 Corinthians : The Epistles
$9.99Add to cart13 Chapters
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The Scriptures come alive with America’s best-loved Bible teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Whether you are a new believer or a longtime Bible student, Dr. McGee’s Thru the Bible Commentary Series offers sound biblical scholarship and practical, down-to-earth suggestions for applying the principles of Scripture to everyday life.The studies in the series have been taken from Dr. McGee’s “Thru the Bible” radio messages. With his familiar, anecdotal style and lively approach, Dr. McGee makes biblical truth understandable and Bible study more enjoyable.
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Galatians : The Epistles
$14.99Add to cart6 Chapters
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The Scriptures come alive with America’s best-loved Bible teacher Dr. J. Vernon McGee. Whether you are a new believer or a longtime Bible student, Dr. McGee’s THRU THE BIBLE COMMENTARY SERIES offers sound biblical scholarship and practical, down-to-earth suggestions for applying the principles of Scripture to everyday life.The studies in the series have been taken from the author’s “Thru the Bible” radio messages. With his familiar, anecdotal style and lively approach, Dr. McGee makes biblical truth understandable and Bible study more enjoyable.
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Spiritual Entrepreneurs : Six Principals For Risking Renewal
$21.99Add to cartThis book tells the story of an innovative pastor and leadership team who intentionally led their church to take spiritual risks. By using six principles, renewal can come to any church, asserts Slaughter. These six principles are focused on Jesus Christ, the Bible, new forms of worship, a commitment to membership, equipping lay people for ministry, and spiritual leadership.
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My Merry Christmas
$3.49Add to cartThis book begins with the story of the first Christmas (Luke 2:1-20) and ends with the celebration in our own homes.
The Arch(R) Books series tells popular Bible stories through fun-to-read rhymes and bright illustrations. This well-loved series captures the attention of children, telling scripturally sound stories that are enjoyable and easy to remember.
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Coming Out As Parents
$28.00Add to cartHow do parents respond to the knowledge that their child is gay or lesbian? David Switzer, in a complete revision of his best-selling “Parents of the Homosexual”, helps parents understand their feelings and reactions to that knowledge and clarifies what it means to be a homosexual. He explores recent scientific, social, and biblical information about homosexuality, emphasizes the need for reconciliation, and deals with common parental responses to child’s disclosure. He also provides a listing of addtional resources for further assistance. This book is for parents of gay or lesbian children as well as for pastoral counselors and clergy engaged in family outreach. Children, too, can benefit as well, from understanding their parents’ struggles with this issue.
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Marys Christmas Story
$3.49Add to cartFor more than 35 years, the best-selling Arch(R) Books Bible story series has captivated children. Each book presents a complete Bible story in a fun-to-read way children can understand and remember. This book retells the Christmas story from Mary’s point of view (Luke 1:5-2:18). Softcover from Concordia. Recommended for ages 5-9.
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5 Views On Sanctification
$19.99Add to cartChristians generally recognize the necessity for the believer to live a holy, or sanctified, life. But they disagree on what sanctification is and how it can and should be achieved. Five Views on Sanctification brings together in one easy-to-understand volume five major Protestant views on sanctification. Each author describes and defends his own understanding of the doctrine. Each writes from a solid evangelical stance. In addition, the contributors respond to each other’s views. Five Views on Sanctification addresses practical questions such as: How does one achieve sanctification in this life? And how much success in sanctification is possible? Is a crisis experience following one’s conversion normal — or necessary? If so, what kind of experience, and how is it verified?
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Are Miraculous Gifts For Today
$22.99Add to cartAre the gifts of tongues, prophecy, and healing for today? NO, say cessationists. Yes, say Pentecostal and Third Wave Christians. Maybe, say a large sector of open-but-cautious evangelicals. What’s the answer? Is there an answer? Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? takes you to the heart of the charismatic controversy. It provides an impartial format for comparing the four main lines of thinking: Cessastionist, Open But Cautious, Third Wave, and Pentecostal/Charismatic. The authors present their positions in an interactive setting that allows for critique, clarification, and defense. This thought-provoking book will help Christians on every side of the miraculous gifts debate to better understand their own position and the positions of others.
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Augustine : Ancient Thought Baptized
$63.99Add to cartThe aim of this work is to show how Augustine adapted a deeply Platonic outlook to the new world of Christianity, and how he constructed a vision in which Platonism and Christianity pointed in the same direction. Augustine is skillfully contextualized, while the enduring, if often unpopular, power of his claims on a variety of topics is discussed in a manner that puts a fresh perspective on some of his chief concerns. These include: divine and human love; marriage and sexuality; the lust for power; and God’s providence and omnipotence.
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Wild Truth Bible Lesson
$19.99Add to cartReady to introduce your junior highers to wild examples of spiritual maturity? Check out biblical adventures of these people and the character qualities they exemplify — real people who, in wild Bible stories, did really wild things for God: – Kid King . . . Josiah (influencing others) – Wise Guy, the King of Good Decisions . . . Solomon (wise decisions) – Little Timmy, the Teenage Teacher . . . Timothy (living for God while still a young teen) – Dave’s posse . . . David’s mighty men (doing outrageous things for God) – Whiney Bro, the Fair-Share Demander . . . the Prodigal Son’s brother (demanding your rights) – Moe’s Mom, the Cruise Director . . . Moses’ mother (trusting God in difficult situations) – Pete, the Second-Chance Wonder . . . Peter (God’s forgiveness) – Samantha, the Water Woman . . . the woman at the well (racism). You won’t believe all the off-the-wall discussion starters, video ideas, scripts, games with a point — and, of course, Bible passages you can use to springboard junior highers into topics that don’t just mean the world to them, but are the world. Friendship. Embarrassment. Rights. Racism. Each lesson reaches back into history to underline for junior highers the reality of Old and New Testament people and principles — and then reaches forward, challenging your students to make better decisions, better friends, better lives. Each lesson thoroughly preps you to teach it, including convenient reminders of what materials you need and when you need them. And in each lesson students dig into Wild Pages that bring scriptural principles right into the kids’ own experience.
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Joshua And The City
$17.00Add to cartThe fourth installment in the Joshua series, Joshua and the City reaches some encouraging and very important conclusions. In an urban community where poverty, senseless violence, racism and AIDS seem like insurmountable problems, Joshua manages to sow seeds of renewal with his words of love. He reaches out to every person with transforming openness, showing how to regenerate the city and bring about undreamed – of economic revitalization.
Yet, many other problems remain that money cannot help. And it is, most importantly, to these that Joshua address his healing message. In a world of despairing doubt, Joshua and the City gives the reader hopeful answers that lead toward peace and understanding.
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Shepherd Trilogy : A Shepherd Looks At The 23rd Psalm A Shepherd Looks At T
$12.99Add to cartTrilogy Includes:
A Shepherd Looks At The 23rd Psalm
A Shepherd Looks At The Good Shepherd
A Shepherd Looks At The Lamb Of GodAdditional Info
The late W. Phillip Keller was born in East Africa and always loved the out-of-doors. He was trained in agronomy and subsequently spent many years on ranches in British Columbia. He lived among and observed sheep and their relationship to the shepherd. Out of this rich, practical experience, came the best-selling book from which this book was excerpted. -
Stories For The Heart
$13.99Add to cartNourish your soul and nurture your spirit with this treasury of tales rooted in God’s Word. All your favorite authors, from Max Lucado to Kay Arthur, Billy Graham to Alice Gray, James Dobson to Chuck Swindoll, share uplifting stories and poems about love, compassion, family, virtue, and more. This collection will encourage your heart, inspire your faith, and move you to laughter and to tears.
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Christianity And Civil Society
$68.00Add to cartIn this book, well-known author Robert Wuthnow considers three aspects of the relationship between Christianity and civil society:
*whether civil society is in jeopardy and what effects Christianity’s declining influence has on civil society
*whether Christians can be civil in the face of conflicts that have arisen among religious groups in the public arena and the so-called culture wars that many in the media have been discussing
*growing multiculturalism in the United States, how Christians are responding to this new diversity, and how Christianity can regain a critical voice for itself in these debates -
Behold That Star Christmas Anthology
$20.00Add to cartLooking for a fresh collection of stories to usher in the season of joy and giving? For those grown tired of commercialism, who feel that Santa Claus and red-nosed reindeer do not project the true Christmas spirit, this book may be the answer.
Containing little-known classics by old and new masters of the genre, this bestselling anthology includes stories from many lands, interspersed with songs and poems – over half the contents available in English for the first time.
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5 Views On Law And Gospel
$24.99Add to cartChristians generally recognize the necessity for the believer to live a holy, or sanctified, life. But they disagree on what sanctification is and how it can and should be achieved. Five Views on Sanctification brings together in one easy-to-understand volume five major Protestant views on sanctification. Each author describes and defends his own understanding of the doctrine. Each writes from a solid evangelical stance. In addition, the contributors respond to each other’s views. Five Views on Sanctification addresses practical questions such as: How does one achieve sanctification in this life? And how much success in sanctification is possible? Is a crisis experience following one’s conversion normal — or necessary? If so, what kind of experience, and how is it verified?
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Portable Mother : Advice Encouragement And Friendly Reminders From Mom
$7.95Add to cartThis is the perfect memory book of childhood, containing the collected wisdom of generations of moms. Written by a young mother who found herself repeating the words and ideas she first heard from her own mother, it is illustrated with 26 humorous cartoons.
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Threat Of Life
$24.00Add to cartThese twenty-two sermons from a master interpreter demonstrate how ancient texts can speak to the whole gamut of human experience even now. Included in Walter Brueggemann’s purview are keen observations about the timeless issues of human life, both personal and social: the pain we face, often inflicted on each other; the use and abuse of power; the weakness and fragility of life; the redemptive power of faith; and much more.
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Hebrews And James
$34.00Add to cartHebrews and James contain useful advice for Christians struggling to live a life of faith. In this book, Frances Taylor Gench guides readers through these two relevant – and inspirational – epistles. For believers who have grown weary or disillusioned with their Christian commitment, the letter to the Hebrews offers much practical assistance. In this day of dwindling church attendance and clergy burnout, a new reading of Hebrews offers an encouraging and renewed understanding of the person and work of Jesus Christ. The letter of James deals primarily with the social and practical aspects of Christianity, reminding the reader that Christian faith touches every aspect of life. One of the most useful books in the New Testament, its concerns are grounded in day-to-day questions: How do we live? How should we live? and What are the implications of Christian faith for our lives? This epistle will challenge and encourage modern readers in search of a life of integrity.
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Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See (Anniversary)
$8.99Add to cartCelebrate the anniversary of this beloved children’s book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck– all parade across the pages of this delightful classic children’s book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle’s flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin’s singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.
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Where The Red Fern Grows
$8.99Add to cartilly, Old Dan and Little Ann — a Boy and His Two Dogs…
A loving threesome, they ranged the dark hills and river bottoms of Cherokee country. Old Dan had the brawn, Little Ann had the brains — and Billy had the will to train them to be the finest hunting team in the valley. Glory and victory were coming to them, but sadness waited too. And close by was the strange and wonderful power that’s only found…
An exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget.
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Charles G Finney And The Spirit Of American Evangelicalism A Print On Deman
$33.99Add to cartCharles Grandison Finney was the foremost evangelist in the pre-Civil War United States. His revivals in the cities along the Erie Canal; his well-organized campaigns in Philadelphia, New York City, Boston, and the British Isles; his prominent pastorate at New York’s British Isles; his prominent pastorate at New York’s Broadway Tabernacle; and his teaching career at Oberlin College exemplify the evangelical spirit that swept the country following the Second Great Awakening.
This lively biography by historian Charles E. Hambrick-Stowe tells the story of Finney’s remarkable life and offers fresh insights into the nature of evangelicalism and the nineteenth- century American experience. By using the life of the great revivalist and educator as a window into the soul of American, Hambrick-Stowe shows in striking ways how Finney displayed the characteristic of that broader movement, many of which continue to flourish in twentieth-century religious life.
Based on a thorough reading of the Finney Papers, Finney’s writings, contemporary sources, and modern historiography, this biography exhibits scholarly depth in a popular narrative that is meant to be read and enjoyed as well as studied. A map of Finney’s evangelistic travels, portraits, and other illustrations enhance the text.
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Why Believe : Reason And Mystery As Pointers To God
$22.99Add to cartC. Sephen Evans has written a pointed and personal book directed to those who want to have faith but whose thinking has been obscured by the static of prevailing philosophies, illuminating the attraction and reasonableness of Christianity.
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African American Special Days
$16.99Add to cart15 Chapters
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By blending the traditional elements of the worship service with African American culture, Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan provides a practical resource for planning those special Sundays that congregations celebrate throughout the year. African American Special Days contain fifteen services for special occasions, including:Children and Youth Days
Sunday School, Graduation, and Promotion Days
Homecoming and Family Reunions
Mother’s and Father’s Days
Women’s and Men’s Days
Pastor’s Appreciation Day
Officers’ Rededication Day
Board and Auxiliary Days
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Rainbow People Of God
$19.00Add to cartThe Rainbow People Of God traces South Africa’s glorious victory over apartheid in the writings and speeches of one its central figures, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. From the graveside of Steven Biko to the triumphant inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa, Tutu’s words and presence helped shape events and led South Africa toward justice and freedom. This astonishing tapestry of narrative is not only a valuable historical document of those significant events, but it also showcases the unique sense of spirit of one of the foremost spiritual leaders in the world. Tested through the greatest adversity, these writings will endure for generations to come by their truly powerful combination of compassion and strength.
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Who Wrote The New Testament
$20.99Add to cartThe Making of the Christian Myth
Commencing in mid February 2004, SBS TV (Australia) will run a two-part documentary based on this title.
In this groundbreaking and controversial book, Burton Mack brilliantly exposes how the Gospels are fictional mythologies created by different communities for various purposes and are only distantly related to the actual historical Jesus.
Mack’s innovative scholarship which boldly challenges traditional Christian understanding’ will change the way you approach the New Testament and think about how Christianity arose.
The clarity of Mack’s prose and the intelligent pursuit of his subject make compelling reading. Mack’s investigation of the various groups and strands of the early Christian community out of which were generated the texts of Christianity’s first anthology of religious literature and makes sense of a topic that has been confusing.
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How To Speak To Youth And Keep Them Awake At The Same Time
$19.99Add to cartSpeaking to youth is challenging. Here’s the help you’ve been looking for. . . . How to Speak to Youth is packed with tons of tips to make you a better speaker with any size group large or small.
You’ll enhance your communication skills with – A proven system for preparing dynamic talks – Exercises to improve your voice, gestures, and eye contact – Techniques to use the humor you find in everyday life – Ideas to make Scriptures come alive. And you’ll discover ways to- Prepare with focus – Speak with clarity – Communicate with power. Plus, you’ll enjoy the many humorous illustrations peppered throughout the book. You’ll discover your potential to speak to kids and keep them awake at the same time. -
Preparing For Christian Ministry (Limited)
$32.00Add to cartStudents preparing for vocational ministry in seminaries and colleges encounter unique challenges and opportunities. Preparing for Christian Ministry assists students by providing seasoned advice from professors on a variety of themes: the call and transition into ministry training, personal and professional developmental issues, the tasks of ministry, and contemporary social and ethical issues.
This text was written by former and current professors at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary who were commissioned to write articles in their area of expertise that would be appropriate for use in the seminary’s first-year “Formation for Christian Ministry” classes.
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Psalms Through 3000 Years
$39.00Add to cartWilliam Holladay examines the origins of the Psalms as well as their use in Judaism and Christianity throughout history. The result is an informative overview of the Psalms, which have been chanted, sung, and recited through the past three thousand years. The book is broken up into three major parts: The Psalms Take Shape – A Reconstruction; The Psalter through History; and Current Theological Issues. “In a serious work studded with human interest stories, Professor Holladay shows how the Psalms can be pitched to a modern key without losing the freshness of the first song. . .Read this work and you will make the Psalter your own prayer book.” -Frederick W. Danker. William Holladay is Professor of Old Testament at Andover Newton Theological School, Boston, Massachusetts.
