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ISBN: 9781913484118
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Guinness World Records 2022
Author: A History of the Bible
Author: John BartonPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143111205
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
A literary history of our most influential book of all time, by an Oxford scholar and Anglican priest In our culture, the Bible is monolithic: It is a collection of books that has been unchanged and unchallenged since the earliest days of the Christian church. The idea of the Bible as "Holy Scripture," a non-negotiable authority straight from God, has prevailed in Western society for some time. And while it provides a firm foundation for centuries of Christian teaching, it denies the depth, variety, and richness of this fascinating text. In A History of the Bible, John Barton argues that the Bible is not a prescription to a complete, fixed religious system, but rather a product of a long and intriguing process, which has inspired Judaism and Christianity, but still does not describe the whole of either religion. Barton shows how the Bible is indeed an important source of religious insight for Jews and Christians alike, yet argues that it must be read in its historical context--from its beginnings in myth and folklore to its many interpretations throughout the centuries. It is a book full of narratives, laws, proverbs, prophecies, poems, and letters, each with their own character and origin stories. Barton explains how and by whom these disparate pieces were written, how they were canonized (and which ones weren't), and how they were assembled, disseminated, and interpreted around the world--and, importantly, to what effect. Ultimately, A History of the Bible argues that a thorough understanding of the history and context of its writing encourages religious communities to move away from the Bible's literal wording--which is impossible to determine--and focus instead on the broader meanings of scripture.
A Manual for the Genealogist, Topographer, Antiquary, and Legal Professor, Consising of Descriptions of Public Records; Parochial and Other Registers; Wills; County and Family Histories; Heraldic Collections in Public Libraries, Etc., Etc
Author: Richard SimsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Baby's Hug-a-Bible
Author: Sally Lloyd-JonesPublisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061566217
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
A Bible you can hug! In this soft and cuddly book, little ones will find a collection of ten favorite Bible stories in rhyme, filled with comforting truths and promises. Keep God's word close to baby's heart in this perfect introduction for the very young to the stories of the Bible and to God's great love for them.
An Index to Some of the Bibles and Family Records of the United States
Author: E. Kay KirkhamFamily Record Bible-OE-Douay-Rheims
Author: Fireside Catholic PublishingPublisher: Fireside Bible Pub
ISBN: 9781556652721
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
Believing Jesus
Author: Lisa HarperPublisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0718011201
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Are you truly willing to risk everything? In Believing Jesus, Bible teacher and author Lisa Harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of Acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. The disciples didn’t have much of a road map after Jesus ascended to heaven, but God’s grace and spirit filled in the gaps as they moved forward. It required their willingness to risk everything to establish a new community that would change the future world. As a regular speaker on the Women of Faith® tour, Lisa has earned a reputation as a true theological scholar and hilarious storyteller—not necessarily in that order! Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado calls Lisa one of the “best Bible tour guides around.” Believing Jesus will highlight both of Lisa’s strengths as she tackles every chapter of the Book of Acts with biblical wisdom and modern wit. Lisa keeps it real, telling stories on herself and pointing readers back to Jesus, the only one who can truly lead.
Old Southern Bible Records: Transcriptions of Births, Deaths, and Marriages from Family Bibles, Chiefly of the 18th and 19th Centuries
Author: Memory Aldridge LesterPublisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN: 0806306173
Category : Bible records
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
"Here is a collection of genealogical records from 581 Southern family Bibles, providing data on more than 15,000 individuals. The Bible records have been reassembled here and integrated into a single alphabetical sequence under the names of the principal families."--Amazon.
The Bible Recap
Author: Tara-Leigh CobblePublisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493427946
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 764
Book Description
Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Whether you're brand-new to the Bible or you grew up in the second pew, reading Scripture can feel confusing or boring at times. Understanding it well seems to require reading it thoroughly (and even repeatedly), but who wants to read something they don't understand? If you've ever wanted to read through the Bible or even just wanted to want to read it, The Bible Recap is here to help. Following a chronological Bible reading plan, these recaps explain and connect the story of Scripture, section by section. Soon you'll see yourself as a child of God who knows and loves His Word in the ways you've always hoped for. You don't have to go to seminary. You don't need a special Bible. Just start reading this book alongside your Bible and see what God has to say about Himself in the story He's telling. "Tara-Leigh gets me excited to read the Bible. Period. I have found a trusted guide to walk me into deeper understanding of the Scriptures."--MICHAEL DEAN MCDONALD, the Bible Project
Revelation
Author: Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 0857861018
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.