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Introduction to the Bible: Overview, Historical Context, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Anderson, William Angor, PUBLISHER: Liguori Publications, The Bible--with God as its focus--is ever ancient and ever new, a compilation of many books from unique periods of antiquity that makes it "a library within a library," says Father William A. Anderson in Introduction to the Bible: Overview, Historical Context, and Cultural Perspectives.The Bible is the most revered of Christian texts, but many are unfamiliar with it and ask: What do Scriptures teach today's seekers of God's word?Father Anderson answers in everyday language, stating that the Bible helps us examine our lives in relationship to God.In Introduction to the Bible--which lays the groundwork for the Liguori Catholic Bible Study series of twenty-one books featuring details on the books of the Bible--you'll find: -- Historical context, cultural customs, and succinct background of all the books of the Bible;-- The many core biblical themes, such as the covenant between Yahweh and his people, the importance of land, the kingdom of David, the coming of theMessiah, the reign of God, and more.

The Pointing Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Vium, Cecilie / Romero, Alejandra Barba, PUBLISHER: Scandinavia Publishing House, The educational element of "The Pointing Bible "goes hand-in-hand with introducing toddlers to God and the Bible. Simple words are presented in a Biblical context, and children learn to recognize the words from the humorous and warm-hearted illustrations.

What the Bible is All About, Quick Reference Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mears, Henrietta C. / Blankenbaker, Frances, PUBLISHER: Gospel Light Publications, The easy-to-use Bible handbook provides a brief overview of the people, events and meaning of every book of the Bible. Includes more than illustrations, charts and time lines.

Understanding and Applying the Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McQuilkin, J. Robertson, PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, A solid introduction to the ins and outs of biblical hermeneutics, without the intimidation that often accompanies this subject. With the help of this revised edition, pastors, students and laypersons need no prior knowledge of biblical exegesis to create their own Bible commentaries.

The Layman's Bible Handbook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Knight, George W., PUBLISHER: Barbour Publishing, The third title in the popular Layman's series is now available in an attractive hardcover edition. The Layman's Bible Handbook features brief, easy-to-read overviews of each Bible book, and chapter-by-chapter summaries that put the people, events, and concepts into comprehensible bites. Sidebars provide even more information on key passages, classic illustrations bring the text to life, and an index of key words helps to make The Layman's Bible Handbook a mini-encyclopedia of biblical information. Practical, reliable, and understandable, this handbook is a remarkable value at $8.97, and makes an excellent companion to The Layman's Bible Dictionary and The Layman's Quick Reference Concordance Want to know the Bible better? Turn to The Layman's Bible Handbook--explaining each book and chapter in context--now in a handsome hardcover binding. Acquista Ora

Great Nights of the Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Macartney, Clarence Edward Noble, PUBLISHER: Kregel Publications, If you listen to the voice of the night as it speaks to you in the pages of the Bible, you will hear many a deep word on life and destiny. --from the Introduction

Study Bible-NLT

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyndale House Publishers, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Introducing the $lt;i>NLT Study Bible.$lt;/i> The product of over forty Bible scholars and seven years' work, it is the most comprehensive study Bible ever created. The notes focus on bringing out the full meaning of the text, allowing the reader to understand the Bible more deeply than ever. Features include study notes (over words), maps, charts, illustrations, a word-study system, and much more. $lt;br>$lt;b>Feature details:$lt;/b> Ten section introductions provide an overview of the literature and history of each section of the Bible, showing how the books are related to each other and to the rest of Scripture. Theme articles and person profiles (406 total) highlight recurring ideas and describe the lives of those who inhabit the pages of scripture. Also includes 100 Greek and 100 Hebrew word studies, 100 quotations from modern and ancient writers, and words of Christ in red. Another unique feature is that further reading is recommended at the end of each book and section introduction.

Germanische Heldendichtung Im Mittelalter: Eine Einf Hrung

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Millet, Victor, PUBLISHER: Walter de Gruyter, The book provides a clear introduction to heroic poetry in medieval German, English and Scandinavian literature, from its first appearance to its final demise in the 16th cen-tury. It presents the texts in their historical context, provides synopses and discusses their themes and their intentions, together with the problems they present for scholars. In the process it demonstrates how the old sagas were being continually re-interpreted in widely varying geographical and cultural contexts.

Telecommunications Protocols

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Russell, Travis, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, * A complete overview of telephony, wireless, and data communications, this is a superb introduction for the novice and a plain-language, math-free refresher for the expert * Presents the fundamentals of each technology used to deliver network services, places them in context with each other, and gives practical examples of their applications * Get the basics of the SS7 network and its impact on cellular * Understand the basics of TCP/IP and the Internet * Understand the fundamentals of the cellular network, SONET, and ATM * Stay up to the minute on voice over IP and local number portability issues

Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: A Reader

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Storey, John, PUBLISHER: University of Georgia Press, This new edition is a companion volume to An Introduction to Cultural Theory and Popular Culture, just published in its second edition. The Reader supplements and extends the cultural terrain of the introductory volume by offering students the opportunity to experience firsthand the work of many cultural theorists and critics. Intended as a theoretical, analytical, and historical introduction to the study of popular culture within cultural studies, the current edition contains nine new readings, a new general introduction, and a fully updated bibliography. The readings cover the culture and civilization tradition, culturalism, structuralism and post-sttucturalism, Marxism, feminism, and postmodernism, as well as current debates in the study of popular culture. Used in conjunction with An Introduction to Cultural Theory and Popular Culture, or on its own, this collection will be invaluable to scholars and students.

Mysteries and Intrigues of the Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Livingstone Editorial Group / Tyndale House Publishers / Michaels, Jonathan, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, "Mysteries and Intrigues of the Bible" is a book of strange and unusual phenomena reported in the Bible, exploring unexplained and fascinating events. Unlike many trivia books, "Mysteries and Intrigues of the Bible" is not a simple question-and-answer collection of facts. Instead, it attempts to promote Bible literacy in an informal, entertaining style that will keep readers glued to the page.

The Cambridge Companion to Brecht

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Thomson, Peter / Sacks, Glendyr, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This Companion offers students crucial guidance on Brecht's theatrical career from beginning to end, bringing together the contrasting views of major critics and active practitioners to offer a provocative overview. The nineteen newly-commissioned essays place Brecht's creative work in its historical and biographical context, with separate essays on seven major plays, on the poetry, the theatrical theories, the use of music, the innovations in stage design, the ways of working with actors and his hugely influential career with the Berliner Ensemble.

The Gospel According to Matthew

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reid, Barbara E., PUBLISHER: Liturgical Press, Comprehensive and understandable, the New Collegeville Bible Commentary series brings the timeless messages and relevance of the New Testament to today's readers. With recent scholarship, this series provides vital background and addresses important questions such as authorship and cultural context. The New Collegeville Bible Commentary includes New American Bible translation and will appeal to preachers, teachers, Bible study groups, and Bible readers. The Gospel of Matthew carries important lessons on the formation of community and of Jesus as authoritative Teacher--lessons that helped the early believers relate to both the Jewish and Christian communities of which they were composed. The Gospel According to Matthew provides Gospel text (New American Bible translation) along with Barbara E. Reid's commentary, to aid in the interpretation and use of this Gospel today. As Reid demonstrates, this Gospel continues to bring vision and hope to Christians throughout the ages. Reid stresses the importance of the Gospel of Matthew as the first book in the New Testament, possibly the first written Gospel, and the one most often used in the early church. Providing both the text and commentary, Reid addresses important questions such as the author's identity and sources, setting and Gospel translation.

Bible Sticker Activity Book--The First Christmas [With More

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tyndale Kids, PUBLISHER: Tyndale Kids, An introduction to some of the best-loved Bible stories through exciting hands-on activities, the Bible Sticker Activity Books offer hours of fill-in fun. Young children can answer quick quizzes, play a fun board game, draw and color pictures, make creative projects, and solve picture puzzles with over 50 color stickers. Charming full-color illustrations help bring these stories to life and ensure that children will want to keep and read them again.

Philosophers and Pamphleteers: Political Theorists of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cranston, Maurice W., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This volume discusses in turn the ideas of six leading thinkers of the French Enlightenment: Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Holbach, and Condorcet. A general introduction surveys the political theories of the Enlightenment, setting them in the context of the political realities of 18th-century France. The first book of its kind on the subject, Philosopher and Pamphleteers brings a welcome, new perspective to the study of French political thought during a fascinating historical era.

Elementary Probability

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stirzaker, David, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The aim of this book is to provide a straightforward introduction to the theory of probability. The topics covered illustrate the wide range and power of the subject, and include conditional probability, independence, discrete and continuous random variables, basic combinatorics, generating functions and limit theorems, and an introduction to Markov chains. The text is accessible to undergraduate students and provides numerous worked examples and exercises to help build the important skills necessary for problem solving.

A Preface to Milton: Revised Edition: Preface Books Series

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Potter, Lois, PUBLISHER: Longman Publishing Group, A must read before tackling the works of Milton "A bible of Milton.."."Daily Telegraph (UK)." Explores important places and people in Milton's life and their effect on he and his writings. Examines three of his major works including "Paradise Lost." This invaluable account provides an excellent introduction to the life and works of John Milton, one of the great writers of the English language, ranking second only to Shakespeare. Clearly and concisely it outlines his life and cultural background and their effects on his work, setting him firmly in the context of the tumultuous 17th century times in which he lived and wrote. In this fascinating introduction, A Preface to Milton, Lois potter leases us in no doubt about his importance in the canon of English literature. Dr. Lois Potter is senior lecturer in English as the University of Leicester

Daily Life During the Salem Witch Trials

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goss, K. David, PUBLISHER: Greenwood, What was it like to live in the colony of Massachusetts during the last decade of the 17th century, the decade famed for the Salem Witch Trials? "Daily Life during the Salem Witch Trials" answers that question, offering a vivid portrait essential to anyone seeking to understand the traumatic events of the time in their proper historical context. The book begins with a historical overview tracing the development of the Puritan experiment in the Massachusetts colony from to . It then explores the cultural values and day-to-day concerns of Puritan society in the late-17th century, including trends and patterns of behavior in family life, household activities, business and economics, political and military responsibilities, and religious belief. Each chapter interprets a different aspect of daily life as it was experienced by those who lived through the social crisis of the witch trials of , helping readers better comprehend how the history-making events of those years could come to pass.

The Brontes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gordon, Felicia, PUBLISHER: Addison Wesley Longman, Excellent introduction to the background of the four Brontes Outlines their lives and cultural background. Explores important places and people in lives of the four Brontes and the effect on their writings. Examines four of the Brontes' major works: "Jane Eyre, Vilette, the Tennant of Wildfell Hall" and "Wuthering Heights" The Brontes are a literary phenomenon. The novels, poetry and prose of Emily, Charlotte, Anne and Branwell have made a lasting contribution to English literature. Their brief lives, marred by illness, violence, and early death, have added to their fascination. Felicia Gordon's account provides an excellent introduction to the life and works of the Brontes by examining in detail their bleak and isolated childhood and its effect on their writing, setting the Brontes' work clearly in the context of their times. This sympathetic account of the harsh lives the Brontes provides a fascinating and enlightening introduction to those wanting to read their works. Felicia Gordon is at the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and technology.

What Jesus Demands from the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Piper, John, PUBLISHER: Crossway, Piper's examination of Jesus' demands in theGospels helps us see the loving concern of our Savior in aredemptive-historical context. The four Gospels arefilled with demands from Jesus. These demands are Jesus' wayof showing us who he is and what he expects of us. They are notharsh demands originating from a selfish desire to control, butrather loving directions for our good and ultimate satisfaction. Infact, what Jesus demands from the world can be summed up as: "Trust and treasure me above all." This is goodnews In What Jesus Demands from the World, John Piper looksat the demands of Jesus as found in the four Gospels. He beginswith an introduction that puts the demands in aredemptive-historical context, then engages in a conciseexamination of each. The result is an accessible introduction forthoughtful inquirers and new believers, as well as a refreshingreminder for more mature believers of God's plan for hisSon's glory and our good. Now available in paperback.

America Compared: American History in International

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Guarneri, Carl, PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), Ideal for instructors seeking to present U.S. history in a global context, this exciting and innovative reader presents paired, comparative readings on such key issues as slavery, immigration, imperialism, civil rights, and western expansion. Introductions to the paired selections provide historical context on the issue at hand, background information on the country being compared, and discussion of ideas or arguments contained in the selections.

The First English Bible: The Text and Context of the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dove, Mary / Dove, PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The Bible was translated into English for the first time in the late s by John Wyclif and his supporters. In the first study of the Wycliffite Bible for nearly a century, Mary Dove explains why people wanted an English translation, why many clergy opposed the idea, and why the Church's attempt to censor the translation was unsuccessful. Based on intensive study of the surviving manuscripts, Dove takes the reader through every step of the conception, design and execution of the first English Bible. Illuminating examples are included at every point, and textual analyses and a complete listing of surviving manuscripts are appended. Despite the meagre and inadequate resources with which the Wycliffites carried through their enormous enterprise, and the disagreements and changes of direction it involved, Dove demonstrates that the first English Bible initiated a tradition of scholarly, stylish and thoughtful biblical translation, and remains a major cultural landmark.

Historical Atlas of the Ancient World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Haywood, John, PUBLISHER: MetroBooks (NY), The Historical Atlas of the Ancient World, planned with both the expert and amateur historian in mind, offers a fascinating and detailed guide to the history of humanity -- from the time of our earliest ancestors to the thriving civilizations of the fifth century B.C. Combining detailed maps of the shifting patterns of human settlement with a wealth of supporting narrative and insightful depictions of the past, the atlas presents an overview of the sprawling themes of history, from agricultural innovations to biblical kingdoms to the rise and fall of empires and states. With snapshot surveys and regional maps looking closely at the great events of each era, illuminating insights into less familiar and often overlooked cultures, and hard facts and expert interpretation of the past, the Historical Atlas of the Ancient World is an invaluable guide to anyone searching for the remains of the past. -- Thirty full-color maps trace the history of all parts of the world between and 500 B.C., including civilizations and nomadic routes -- Contains detailed coverage of major political, military, social, and cultural developments, all fully cross-referenced and indexed -- Combines the functions of an historical atlas with those of an historical encyclopedia, allowing for quick and easy reference and sustained reading

Bible Country: A Journey Through the Holy Land

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kroll, Woodrow Michael, PUBLISHER: Back to the Bible Publishing, Bible Country is a travel guide, gift book and Bible study help in one volume. It is written in a vivid you-are-there style by a man who has led more than 20 tours through the Holy Land, and includes 200 color photographs. Bible Country will bring readers to a greater appreciation of the land of the Lord but, more important, to the Lord of the land as well.

Bruce & Stan's Guide to the Bible Pocket Guide

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bickel, Bruce / Bickel / Jantz, Stan, PUBLISHER: Harvest House Publishers, This straightforward and humorous approach to understanding the Bible shows how we know it's true, who the lead players are, and why you should read it. You'll grapple with tough questions and gain unexpected insights into Bible times. Informative graphics and humorous illustrations help you remember life-changing Bible truths.

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