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The Meaning of Mary Magdalene

Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity

by Cynthia Bourgeault ...

The author of The Wisdom Jesus takes readers on a journey to discover the real Mary Magdalene—and finds a powerful, ancient model for 21st-century spiritualityMary Magdalene is one of the most influential symbols in the history of Christianity—yet, if you look in the Bible, you’ll find only a handful of verses that speak of her. How did she become such a compelling saint in the face of such paltry ... Read more

$18.99 USD

The author of The Wisdom Jesus takes readers on a journey to discover the real Mary Magdalene—and finds a powerful, ancient model for 21st-century spiritualityMary Magdalene is one of the most influential symbols in the history of Christianity—yet, if you look in the Bible, you’ll find only a handful of verses that speak of her. How did she become such a compelling saint in the face of such paltry
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The Chosen Presents: A Blended Harmony of the Gospels

by Steve Laube, Amanda Jenkins, Dallas Jenkins ...

Series series The Chosen
Four Gospels. One Jesus.Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John: The different details, timelines, and emphases of each Gospel can make it difficult to picture the whole narrative. And The Chosen TV series acknowledges its own timeline for the unique purposes of the show. That’s why we’ve created The Chosen Presents: A Blended Harmony of the Gospels. We want you to see the factual accounts in one ... Read more

$8.69 USD

Four Gospels. One Jesus.Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John: The different details, timelines, and emphases of each Gospel can make it difficult to picture the whole narrative. And The Chosen TV series acknowledges its own timeline for the unique purposes of the show. That’s why we’ve created The Chosen Presents: A Blended Harmony of the Gospels. We want you to see the factual accounts in one
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Jesus

A Pilgrimage

by James Martin ...

"James Martin’s riveting new meditation on Jesus is one of the best books I’ve read in years—on any subject." — Mary Karr, author of LitJames Martin, SJ, gifted storyteller, editor at large of America magazine, popular media commentator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, brings the Gospels to life in Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and invites believers and ... Read more

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"James Martin’s riveting new meditation on Jesus is one of the best books I’ve read in years—on any subject." — Mary Karr, author of LitJames Martin, SJ, gifted storyteller, editor at large of America magazine, popular media commentator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, brings the Gospels to life in Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and invites believers and
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Bethlehem to Patmos: The New Testament Story (Revised 2013)

The New Testament Story

by Paul Barnett ...

The historian, Paul Barnett, examines the New Testament story and beyond in this revision of his bestselling work, Bethlehem to Patmos.Through this fascinating journey he shows that the New Testament is historically reliable on the life of Jesus and the early experiences of the nascent first-century church.'I am thrilled that Paul Barnett's time-honoured orientation to the New Testament will ... Read more

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The historian, Paul Barnett, examines the New Testament story and beyond in this revision of his bestselling work, Bethlehem to Patmos.Through this fascinating journey he shows that the New Testament is historically reliable on the life of Jesus and the early experiences of the nascent first-century church.'I am thrilled that Paul Barnett's time-honoured orientation to the New Testament will
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And Judas Iscariot

Enriched edition. Together with other evangelistic addresses

by J. Wilbur Chapman, Chloe Fields ...

In "And Judas Iscariot," J. Wilbur Chapman explores one of the most notorious figures in biblical history, presenting a nuanced examination of Judas's motivations and the themes of betrayal and redemption. Written in Chapman's engaging and accessible style, the book seamlessly intertwines scholarly interpretation with vivid storytelling, positioning Judas within the dramatic narrative of the New ... Read more

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In "And Judas Iscariot," J. Wilbur Chapman explores one of the most notorious figures in biblical history, presenting a nuanced examination of Judas's motivations and the themes of betrayal and redemption. Written in Chapman's engaging and accessible style, the book seamlessly intertwines scholarly interpretation with vivid storytelling, positioning Judas within the dramatic narrative of the New
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Jesus of Nazareth

What He Wanted, Who He Was

by Gerhard Lohfink ...

Translated by Linda M. Maloney ...

Who was Jesus? A prophet? There have been many of those. A miracle-worker? A radical revolutionary? A wise teacher? There have been many of these, too. In his latest book, renowned Scripture scholar Gerhard Lohfink asks, What is unique about Jesus of Nazareth, and what did he really want?Lohfink engages the perceptions of the first witnesses of his life and ministry and those who handed on their ... Read more

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Who was Jesus? A prophet? There have been many of those. A miracle-worker? A radical revolutionary? A wise teacher? There have been many of these, too. In his latest book, renowned Scripture scholar Gerhard Lohfink asks, What is unique about Jesus of Nazareth, and what did he really want?Lohfink engages the perceptions of the first witnesses of his life and ministry and those who handed on their
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The Lost Gospel of Judas Iscariot : A New Look at Betrayer and Betrayed

A New Look at Betrayer and Betrayed

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

The recent National Geographic special on the Gospel of Judas was a major media event introducing to tens of millions of viewers one of the most important biblical discoveries of modern times. Now a leading historian of the early church Bart Ehrman offers the first comprehensive account of the newly discovered Gospel of Judas revealing what this legendary lost gospel contains and why it is so ... Read more

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The recent National Geographic special on the Gospel of Judas was a major media event introducing to tens of millions of viewers one of the most important biblical discoveries of modern times. Now a leading historian of the early church Bart Ehrman offers the first comprehensive account of the newly discovered Gospel of Judas revealing what this legendary lost gospel contains and why it is so
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O Jesus que as mulheres viram

Como as primeiras discípulas nos ajudam a conhecer e amar o Senhor

by Rebecca McLaughlin ...

Translated by Claudia Santana Martins ...

Os quatro Evangelhos estão repletos de histórias em que a participação de mulheres se destaca. O que não deixa de ser surpreendente quando olhamos em retrospectiva a pouca importância dada a elas pela sociedade, cultura e religião da época.Nesse aspecto, vale a pena questionar: Se as mulheres que seguiram Jesus pudessem descrevê-lo, o que diriam? Tal pergunta tem seu significado ampliado quando ... Read more

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Os quatro Evangelhos estão repletos de histórias em que a participação de mulheres se destaca. O que não deixa de ser surpreendente quando olhamos em retrospectiva a pouca importância dada a elas pela sociedade, cultura e religião da época.Nesse aspecto, vale a pena questionar: Se as mulheres que seguiram Jesus pudessem descrevê-lo, o que diriam? Tal pergunta tem seu significado ampliado quando
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Life of Christ

by Fulton J. Sheen, Digital Fire ...

Originally published in 1958, ‘Life of Christ’ was written by Fulton J. Sheen, an American bishop of the Catholic Church known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio. It is widely proclaimed as a classic work of Christian faith and has been hailed as the most eloquent of Sheen’s many books. The fruit of many years of reflection, prayer, and research, it is a dramatic and ... Read more

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Originally published in 1958, ‘Life of Christ’ was written by Fulton J. Sheen, an American bishop of the Catholic Church known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio. It is widely proclaimed as a classic work of Christian faith and has been hailed as the most eloquent of Sheen’s many books. The fruit of many years of reflection, prayer, and research, it is a dramatic and
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Paul's Enslavement

The Early Life of Saul the Zealot

by Mark R. Fairchild ...

Why does Paul talk so much about slavery and freedom in his letters to the early church? Maybe because he himself had once been enslaved.Discover a groundbreaking perspective on the apostle Paul that will transform your understanding of his writings and ministry. Drawing from early church tradition and historical evidence, Paul's Enslavement presents a compelling case that Paul was once a slave—a ... Read more

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Why does Paul talk so much about slavery and freedom in his letters to the early church? Maybe because he himself had once been enslaved.Discover a groundbreaking perspective on the apostle Paul that will transform your understanding of his writings and ministry. Drawing from early church tradition and historical evidence, Paul's Enslavement presents a compelling case that Paul was once a slave—a
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Jesus Is Risen

Paul and the Early Church

by David Limbaugh ...

Originally confined to a small circle of believers centered in Jerusalem, Christianity's stunning transformation into the world's most popular faith is one of history's greatest, most miraculous stories.In Jesus Is Risen, #1 national bestselling author David Limbaugh provides a riveting account of the birth of Christianity. Using the Book of Acts and six New Testament epistles as his guide, ... Read more

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Originally confined to a small circle of believers centered in Jerusalem, Christianity's stunning transformation into the world's most popular faith is one of history's greatest, most miraculous stories.In Jesus Is Risen, #1 national bestselling author David Limbaugh provides a riveting account of the birth of Christianity. Using the Book of Acts and six New Testament epistles as his guide,
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The Gospel According To Luke

Volume 3

by Michael F. Patella OSB ...

Series Book 3 - New Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament
Luke continues to challenge our lives. Focusing on Jesus and his earthly ministry among the early church, Michael, F. Patella, OSB, opens the Gospel of Luke to the 21st-century reader.Patella presents literary, textual, and historical criticism in a readable manner to give readers a solid background for the Lukan Gospel. A brief introduction informs reader of Luke's literary technique, Luke as an ... Read more

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Luke continues to challenge our lives. Focusing on Jesus and his earthly ministry among the early church, Michael, F. Patella, OSB, opens the Gospel of Luke to the 21st-century reader.Patella presents literary, textual, and historical criticism in a readable manner to give readers a solid background for the Lukan Gospel. A brief introduction informs reader of Luke's literary technique, Luke as an
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Jesus : Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium

Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

Few biographical works spark passions as intensely as do interpretations of the life of Jesus. In this highly accessible book Bart Ehrman reviews the latest textual and archeological research into Jesus's life and the history of first-century Palestine and draws a fascinating controversial portrait of the man and his teachings. Jesus Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium seeks to show general ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Few biographical works spark passions as intensely as do interpretations of the life of Jesus. In this highly accessible book Bart Ehrman reviews the latest textual and archeological research into Jesus's life and the history of first-century Palestine and draws a fascinating controversial portrait of the man and his teachings. Jesus Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium seeks to show general
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John the Baptist in History and Theology

by Joel Marcus ...

Series series Studies on Personalities of the New Testament
An analysis that challenges the conventional Christian hierarchy of John the Baptist and Jesus of NazarethWhile the Christian tradition has subordinated John the Baptist to Jesus of Nazareth, John himself would likely have disagreed with that ranking. In this eye-opening new book, John the Baptist in History and Theology, Joel Marcus makes a powerful case that John saw himself, not Jesus, as the ... Read more

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An analysis that challenges the conventional Christian hierarchy of John the Baptist and Jesus of NazarethWhile the Christian tradition has subordinated John the Baptist to Jesus of Nazareth, John himself would likely have disagreed with that ranking. In this eye-opening new book, John the Baptist in History and Theology, Joel Marcus makes a powerful case that John saw himself, not Jesus, as the
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Heretic

Jesus Christ and the Other Sons of God

by Catherine Nixey ...

"A brilliant book...illuminates a forgotten world." —The Times, Best of the Year"Heretic tells a moreish intellectual story and shakes up your understanding of Western history. At the same time, somewhat improbably, it supplies at least one good joke per paragraph; you have to keep turning back to enjoy them again." ―The Economist, Best of the YearFrom a celebrated classicist and author of The ... Read more

$16.99 USD

"A brilliant book...illuminates a forgotten world." —The Times, Best of the Year"Heretic tells a moreish intellectual story and shakes up your understanding of Western history. At the same time, somewhat improbably, it supplies at least one good joke per paragraph; you have to keep turning back to enjoy them again." ―The Economist, Best of the YearFrom a celebrated classicist and author of The
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Paul

A Biography

by N. T. Wright ...

In this definitive biography, renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N. T. Wright offers a radical look at the apostle Paul, illuminating the humanity and remarkable achievements of this intellectual who invented Christian theology in the first-century Greco-Roman world—transforming a faith and changing the world.For centuries, Paul, the apostle who "saw the light on the ... Read more

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In this definitive biography, renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N. T. Wright offers a radical look at the apostle Paul, illuminating the humanity and remarkable achievements of this intellectual who invented Christian theology in the first-century Greco-Roman world—transforming a faith and changing the world.For centuries, Paul, the apostle who "saw the light on the
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Simply Jesus

A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and Why He Matters

by N. T. Wright ...

In Simply Jesus, bestselling author and leading Bible scholar N.T. Wright summarizes 200 years of modern Biblical scholarship and models how Christians can best retell the story of Jesus today. In a style similar to C.S. Lewis’s popular works, Wright breaks down the barriers that prevent Christians from fully engaging with the story of Jesus. For believers confronting the challenge of connecting ... Read more

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In Simply Jesus, bestselling author and leading Bible scholar N.T. Wright summarizes 200 years of modern Biblical scholarship and models how Christians can best retell the story of Jesus today. In a style similar to C.S. Lewis’s popular works, Wright breaks down the barriers that prevent Christians from fully engaging with the story of Jesus. For believers confronting the challenge of connecting
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The Gospel of Thomas

by Didymos Judas Thomas ...

Thomas the Apostle, also called Doubting Thomas or Didymus (meaning "Twin") was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is best known for disbelieving Jesus' resurrection when first told of it, then proclaiming "My Lord and my God" on seeing Jesus in John 20:28. He was perhaps the only Apostle who went outside the Roman Empire to preach the Gospel. He is also believed to have crossed the largest ... Read more

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Thomas the Apostle, also called Doubting Thomas or Didymus (meaning "Twin") was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is best known for disbelieving Jesus' resurrection when first told of it, then proclaiming "My Lord and my God" on seeing Jesus in John 20:28. He was perhaps the only Apostle who went outside the Roman Empire to preach the Gospel. He is also believed to have crossed the largest
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The First Paul

Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church’s Conservative Icon

by Marcus J. Borg, John Dominic Crossan ...

“Borg and Crossan reveal a figure who, besides being neither anti-Semitic, anti-sex, nor misogynist, stresses social and political equality among Christians and between them and others. A refreshing and heartening exculpation of a still routinely maligned figure of the first importance to culture and civilization.” — Booklist (starred review)John Dominic Crossan and Marcus J. Borg—two of the world ... Read more

$13.49 USD

“Borg and Crossan reveal a figure who, besides being neither anti-Semitic, anti-sex, nor misogynist, stresses social and political equality among Christians and between them and others. A refreshing and heartening exculpation of a still routinely maligned figure of the first importance to culture and civilization.” — Booklist (starred review)John Dominic Crossan and Marcus J. Borg—two of the world
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Jesus

A Revolutionary Biography

by John Dominic Crossan ...

$12.49 USD
NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Full-Color

Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation

by Dorothy Kelley Patterson, Rhonda Kelley, Thomas Nelson ...

Receive God's truth for balance, hope, and transformation in this Study Bible designed by women specifically for womenThe Woman's Study Bible invites you to receive God's truth for balance, hope, and transformation. Special features designed to speak to your heart appear throughout the Bible text, revealing Scripture-based insights about how godly womanhood grows from your identity as a Christ ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Receive God's truth for balance, hope, and transformation in this Study Bible designed by women specifically for womenThe Woman's Study Bible invites you to receive God's truth for balance, hope, and transformation. Special features designed to speak to your heart appear throughout the Bible text, revealing Scripture-based insights about how godly womanhood grows from your identity as a Christ
... Read more
Gospel Truth

On the Trail of the Historical Jesus

by Russell Shorto ...

Russell Shorto meticulously investigates Christian history and the Bible's New Testament to reveal the true, historical Jesus Christ.For roughly two thousand years, the world has known only the biblical depiction of Jesus: the virgin birth, miraculous life, and resurrection. Recently, scholars have pursued the historical Jesus Christ by poring through texts, examining ancient documents, and even ... Read more

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Russell Shorto meticulously investigates Christian history and the Bible's New Testament to reveal the true, historical Jesus Christ.For roughly two thousand years, the world has known only the biblical depiction of Jesus: the virgin birth, miraculous life, and resurrection. Recently, scholars have pursued the historical Jesus Christ by poring through texts, examining ancient documents, and even
... Read more
Living Word Living Savior

by Dr Andrew C S Koh ...

"Living Word, Living Savior: A Portrait of Jesus Through the Eyes of John" is an insightful and captivating book that offers readers a unique and profound perspective on the life, teachings, and profound impact of Jesus Christ. Through the lens of the Gospel of John, this book unveils a deeply intimate and transformative portrayal of the Son of God, presenting Him as both the Living Word and the ... Read more

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"Living Word, Living Savior: A Portrait of Jesus Through the Eyes of John" is an insightful and captivating book that offers readers a unique and profound perspective on the life, teachings, and profound impact of Jesus Christ. Through the lens of the Gospel of John, this book unveils a deeply intimate and transformative portrayal of the Son of God, presenting Him as both the Living Word and the
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The Apostle

The Life of Paul

by John Pollock ...

Series series John Pollock Series
**The Acclaimed, Authentic Biography of the Early Church's Greatest Evangelist--the Apostle Paul.**Master storyteller John Pollock makes Paul and his amazing story freshly alive, so that you can know the greatest apostle much as Luke and Timothy did as they traveled with him. As you turn the pages, you'll sense Paul's motives, his aims and priorities; what mattered to him; and what he was willing ... Read more

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**The Acclaimed, Authentic Biography of the Early Church's Greatest Evangelist--the Apostle Paul.**Master storyteller John Pollock makes Paul and his amazing story freshly alive, so that you can know the greatest apostle much as Luke and Timothy did as they traveled with him. As you turn the pages, you'll sense Paul's motives, his aims and priorities; what mattered to him; and what he was willing
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