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Who Owns The Land
$17.99Add to cartWho Owns the Land? That’s the question being asked in homes and on college campuses all over the world. The conversations can be heated and fraught with tension. There are accusations. Anger. And pain. Who is at fault? Are the Israelis occupiers and oppressors? We are seeing a rising tide of antisemitism across the globe. What is the history of this conflict? You may have looked to Google for some clarity, but a mere Google search is not able to provide sufficient understanding or answers to your questions.
Who Owns the Land? provides insight and knowledge behind the Arab-Israeli conflict. In addition to offering perspective on recent events, Who Owns the Land? traces the journey of the Jewish people through history and explains the events that have led to the current situation in the Middle East today. This revised and updated version of Dr. Stanley Ellisen’s bestselling book examines the numerous Jewish migrations and expulsions, the emergence of Zionism, World War II and the Holocaust, and a view of the Jews’ promised restoration.
Who Owns the Land? helps readers place the current Middle East conflict in its proper historical context and enables us to interpret current events in light of the Bible.
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Journey Of Modern Theology
$60.00Add to cartModernity has been an age of revolutions-political, scientific, industrial and philosophical. Consequently, it has also been an age of revolutions in theology, as Christians attempt to make sense of their faith in light of the cultural upheavals around them, what Walter Lippman once called the “acids of modernity.” Modern theology is the result of this struggle to think responsibly about God within the modern cultural ethos.
In this major revision and expansion of the classic 20th Century Theology (1992), co-authored with Stanley J. Grenz, Roger Olson widens the scope of the story to include a fuller account of modernity, more material on the nineteenth century and an engagement with postmodernity. More importantly, the entire narrative is now recast in terms of how theologians have accommodated or rejected the Enlightenment and scientific revolutions. With that question in mind, Olson guides us on the epic journey of modern theology, from the liberal “reconstruction” of theology that originated with Friedrich Schleiermacher to the postliberal and postmodern “deconstruction” of modern theology that continues today.
The Journey of Modern Theology is vintage Olson: eminently readable, panoramic in scope, at once original and balanced, and marked throughout by a passionate concern for the church’s faithfulness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. This will no doubt become another standard text in historical theology.
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Famous Sayings From The Bible
$4.99Add to cartThe English language is peppered with sayings from the Bible, adding rich layers to classic literature and popular culture. Many people might be surprised to discover that so many common phrases have their origin in the Bible. Famous Sayings from the Bible elaborates on some of the most familiar, describing their biblical context, meaning, and common use.
Readers will enjoy learning more about phrases such as:*By the skin of my teeth
*Eye of a needle
*For such a time as this
*Love your enemies
*My cup runneth over
*Turn the other cheekSample Entries:
Eat, drink, and be merry: An expression from the book of Ecclesiastes (8:15), written by King Solomon. He advises people to seek out and enjoy the good things in life as they carry out their daily responsibilities.
Wolf in sheep’s clothing: An expression taken from Jesus’s warning about false prophets: “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves” (Matt. 7:15 NLT). A wolf in sheep’s clothing is anyone who appears harmless but has wicked motives.
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End Times Made Easy
$6.99Add to cartEnd Times Made Easy is an essential primer for understanding the different views Christians have about the last days. In an unbiased way, this book explains what you need to know about the most common end times views. It includes important end-times terms with clear definitions and side-by-side charts comparing the views.
This book will help you answer questions like:
*What are the signs of the Second Coming?
*What is the book of Revelation about?
*What do Christians believe about Israel and the church?
*What are the tribulation, the millennium, and the rapture?
*Are we living in the last days now?Four main views explained:
*Dispensational premillennialism
*Historical premillennialism
*Amillennialism
*PostmillennialismThough no one knows the day or hour, Christians agree that Jesus will return just as he promised, and he calls his followers to be watchful and ready at all times.
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Scripture Memory Made Easy
$6.99Add to cartEnjoy quick, practical techniques and easy-to-use methods to get God’s Word into your heart for all seasons of your faith, challenging and joyous!
Lay the groundwork for easy Scripture memorization with a lifetime of benefits. This highly visual compact handbook is packed with encouragement, guidance, and trusted methods and routines that work for you. Enjoy having solid techniques at your fingertips, including:
*Creating memory triggers
*Using multiple learning styles
*Linking words to concepts
*Comprehensive review and quizzing
*Group learning
*And many more!Scripture Memorization is More Important (and Transformative) Than You Think
It’s simple to reach for your smartphone when you need a specific Bible verse, but what if you want to be transformed daily by God’s Word? Or when life-changing decisions put your character to the test? How will you choose humility over pride? Gratitude over jealousy? Taking the high road over sin? Glancing at a verse just once may not have the same impact as reflecting and dwelling on it. However, this is the exciting and pivotal difference that scripture memory can make!
Scripture Memory Made Easy reminds us that taking time to plant God’s Word in our hearts will strengthen our walk with the Lord when we’re faced with every kind of circumstance, from temptation and tribulation to times of joy and thanksgiving. Your goal isn’t to store up verses, but to draw closer to the Lord and become more like Jesus in character and spirit every day.
Key Features of Scripture Memory Made Easy
*Highly-visual: Enjoy getting key information at a glance! Packed with charts and visuals, Rose’s Made Easy Series are all perfect for the visual learner.
*Bible-based: Dive into reliable principles straight out of God’s Word as you build your solid foundation of scripture learning!
*Quick and Easy to Read: There are plenty of solid reasons for memorizing Scripture, yet making time and finding the right techniques can be a challenge. With outlines, scannable bullet points, and clear headings to help you get right to the point, Scripture Memory Made Easy creates a smooth and quick learning experience that you can pick up and put down at any time!
*Compact-sized: Perfect for the busy person, Scripture Memory Made allows you to take it anywhere with its small, compact size! Great for handing to a friend!
Scripture Memory Made Easy is perfect for:
*Group and individual study
*Youth and young adult groups
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Yonder Come Day
$39.99Add to cartAs our nation has experienced a renewal of reckoning with the reality of slavery in our past and the continued struggle for equality and liberation in the present, many previously untold stories have come to light. But not every story. Some histories remain shrouded, waiting for someone to uncover them and make them known. Incredibly, some of them have been hiding in plain sight for decades.
Yonder Come Day brings these hidden histories into the light in an unconventional yet powerful way. Drawing from the recorded interviews of more than 3,000 formerly enslaved people from across the South collected in the 1930s, Jasmine L. Holmes creates a compelling “collective memoir” unlike anything you’ve read. The story follows Little One, a composite character who guides the modern-day reader through the experience of slavery. As she grows from Little Bit to Lonely One to Lovely One to Grandmama, she exposes both harsh truths and an irrepressible spirit, helping us better understand the love, resilience, and faithfulness necessary to survive the evils of our nation’s original sin.
Teachers, historians, and anyone doing the work of reconciliation will find that Yonder Come Day is the vital resource they didn’t even know they were missing.
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School Desk For Mamie
$18.99Add to cartMiddle-grade readers will learn the little-known story of Mamie Tape, an eight-year-old Chinese American girl whose desire for knowledge and belonging led her family to fight for her right to attend public school in San Francisco.
In the fall of 1884 in San Francisco, California, Mamie excitedly arrived for her first day at an American public school, only to find the principal blocking her way. Why? Because Mamie was Chinese.
Thus began the Tape family’s yearlong struggle to secure Mamie’s right to attend public school. In the spring of 1885, Mamie’s case reached the California Supreme Court, who reaffirmed a lower court’s ruling that public schools should be open to children of all races.
Kids will be introduced to this largely unknown tale from American history and learn to treat others with empathy and respect.
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Complete Reference Guide To Bible Prophecy
$26.99Add to cartThe Ultimate Bible Prophecy Resource
In a world gripped by growing conflict and chaos, it’s hard to know where to turn for reliable guidance. But God didn’t leave us empty-handed–His gift of Bible prophecy offers hope for the future and purpose in the present!
The Complete Reference Guide to Bible Prophecy is your all-in-one resource for understanding Bible prophecy and the end times. With his signature clarity and conversational tone, Dr. Ron Rhodes makes complex topics simple, providing you with:
*a composite survey of the end times, from the rapture to eternity
*concise overviews of all the major prophetic viewpoints, topics, trends, and commonly debated issues
*visual charts, fast facts, historical insights, helpful quotes, linguistic observations, answers to FAQs, and many other engaging features throughout every chapter
This authoritative work is sure to become your go-to prophecy guide for years to come. Equipped with this invaluable resource, you will become more inspired than ever in the hope, wisdom, and encouragement God provides through Bible prophecy.
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Spirit Of Justice
$29.99Add to cartIf you did a historical survey of racism in the United States, the overarching theme would be one of compromise and complicity. These uncomfortable realities of the past have been too often minimized or outright denied, and they must be shared in order to have a full accounting of the truth.But there’s more to the story of Christianity than merely the failure of its adherents to confront racism.Just as there were those who created and perpetuated racist ideas and actions, there were those who resisted them. The Spirit of Justice reveals the stories of the people who fought against racism and agitated for justice–all in the name of their faith. Through a historical survey of the nation from its founding to the present day, this book gives real-world examples of people who opposed racism, how they did it, what it cost, and what they gained for themselves and others.The Spirit of Justice is a book about the eternal wellspring of hope that helps a people break the bonds of oppression and inspires a legacy of liberation. It is a book about how we, too, can unleash the spirit of justice.
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Tablets Shattered : The End Of An American Jewish Century And The Future Of
$32.00Add to cartFrom esteemed journalist Joshua Leifer, a definitive look at the history and future of American Jewish identity and community from the tipping point we are living in.
Tablets Shattered is Joshua Leifer’s lively and personal history of the fractured American Jewish present. Formed in the middle decades of the twentieth century, the settled-upon pillars of American Jewish self-definition (Americanism, Zionism, and liberalism) have begun to collapse. The binding trauma of Holocaust memory grows ever-more attenuated; soon there will be no living survivors. After two millennia of Jewish life defined by diasporic existence, the majority of the world’s Jews will live in a sovereign Jewish state by 2050. Against the backdrop of national political crises, resurgent global antisemitism, and the horrors of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, Leifer provides an illuminating and meticulously reported map of contemporary Jewish life and a sober conjecture about its future.
Leifer begins with the history of Jewish immigrants in America, starting with the arrival of his great-grandmother Bessie from a shtetl in Belarus and following each subsequent generation as it conformed to the prevailing codes of American Jewish life. He then reports on the state of today’s burning Jewish issues. We meet millennial Jewish racial justice organizers, Orthodox political activists, young liberal rabbis looking to “queer” the Torah through exegesis, Haredi men learning full-time at the world’s largest yeshiva, progressive anti-Zionists attempting to separate Judaism from nationalism, and right-wing Israeli public intellectuals beginning to imagine a future without American Jews.
As it traverses today’s Jewish landscape through uncommon personal familiarity with the widest range of Jewish experience, Tablets Shattered also charts the universal quest to build enduring communities amid historical and political rupture.
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Over Ruled : The Human Toll Of Too Much Law
$32.00Add to cartAmerica has always been a nation of laws. But today our laws have grown so vast and reach so deeply into our lives that it’s worth asking: In our reverence for law, have we gone too far?
Over just the last few decades, laws in this nation have exploded in number; they are increasingly complex; and the punishments they carry are increasingly severe. Some of these laws come from our elected representatives, but many now come from agency officials largely insulated from democratic accountability.?
In Over Ruled, Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze explore these developments and the human toll so much law can carry for ordinary Americans. At its heart, this is a book of stories–about fishermen in Florida, families in Montana, monks in Louisiana, a young Internet entrepreneur in Massachusetts, and many others who have found themselves trapped unex-pectedly in a legal maze.
Some law is essential to our lives and our freedoms. But too much law can place those very same freedoms at risk and even undermine respect for law itself. And often those who feel the cost most acutely are those without wealth, power, and status.
Deeply researched and superbly written, Over Ruled is one of the most significant books of the year. It is a must-read for every citizen concerned about the erosion of our constitutional system, and its insights will be key to the preservation of our liberties for generations to come.
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Keeping The Faith
$38.00Add to cart“No subject possesses the minds of men like religious bigotry and hate, and these fires are being lighted today in America.” So said legendary attorney Clarence Darrow as hundreds of people descended on the sleepy town of Dayton, Tennessee, for the trial of a schoolteacher named John T. Scopes, who was charged with breaking the law by teaching evolution to his biology class in a public school.
Brenda Wineapple explores how and why the Scopes trial quickly seemed a circus-like media sensation, drawing massive crowds and worldwide attention. Darrow, a brilliant and controversial lawyer, said in his electrifying defense of Scopes that people should be free to think, worship, and learn. William Jennings Bryan, three-time Democratic nominee for president, argued for the prosecution that evolution undermined the fundamental, literal truth of the Bible and created a society without morals, meaning, and hope.
In Keeping the Faith, Wineapple takes us into the early years of the twentieth century–years of racism, intolerance, and world war–to illuminate, through this pivotal legal showdown, a seismic period in American history. At its heart, the Scopes trial dramatized conflicts over many of the fundamental values that define America, and that continue to divide Americans today.
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Bible Companion : An All-in-One Resource To Improve Your Understanding And
$19.99Add to cartWhen you’re ready to study God’s Word, this is the book to consult.
Here’s a single-volume library of study helps, a perfect resource for laypeople of all ages and backgrounds.
Inside, you’ll find:
*time lines for important Bible names and events
*a Bible handbook covering every book and passage in scripture
*a dictionary/concordance of the most important names, terms, and topics of the Bible
*a complete list of individuals named in scripture
*archaeological evidences for the Bible
*maps of Bible lands and events
*”How to Study the Bible,” providing clear direction on the various types, tools, and techniques of Bible study
*a one-year Bible reading plan
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500 Questions And Answers From The Bible
$14.99Add to cartYou have questions–this book has answers.
The Bible is a big book. Many of its passages are confusing. Many of its characters acted in ways that we in the twenty-first century find strange.
500 Questions & Answers from the Bible will help you make sense of this best-selling, ancient, sometimes perplexing, and yet vitally important book. You’ll learn about the origins of scripture, God’s character, puzzling biblical practices, faraway cultures, and much more.
Covering every book from Genesis to Revelation, 500 Questions & Answers from the Bible addresses issues such as:
*Does everyone have a guardian angel?
*Why did Judas betray Jesus?
*Should people obey the Ten Commandments?
*Does the Bible condone slavery?
*Is everyone who does good a Christian?
*How can anyone be perfect?Here is the information you need to understand scripture like never before! Plus, full-color illustrations throughout bring the text to life, promising an educational–and entertaining–reading experience.
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Rose Handbook Of Bible Charts Maps And Timelines
$34.99Add to cartOver 250 full-color Bible charts and maps. More than 2,000 years of timelines. Hundreds of key people and events. The Rose Handbook of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines is a must-have reference guide packed with incredible full-color study tools, illustrations, diagrams, and so much more! Not only will the resources in this handbook make the complex ideas in God’s Word both visual and easy-to-understand, but it will make exploration of the Bible more enjoyable and fascinating than ever!
Bible maps and timelines. Israel’s feasts and family trees. Heaven and history. Proofs and prophecies. And so much more. Whatever Bible topics you’re looking for, you can easily find it with the turn of a page in The Rose Handbook of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines. Enjoy having more than 500 pages of full-color Bible maps, charts, timelines, and illustrations, covering dozens of Bible and Christian living topics! Includes:
*Over 250 full-color reference charts featuring the New and Old Testaments, Christian history, genealogies, and more!
*Hundreds of fascinating overviews of beloved Bible teachings (Jesus’ parables, Beatitudes, fruit of the Spirit, the armor of God, etc.)
*Dozens of timelines across 2,000 years of church history
*Then and Now maps of Bible places
*In-depth dives into the twelve tribes, prophecies, Jewish feasts, Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Gospels
*Biblical answers about prayer, heaven, money, forgiveness, sharing the gospel, and following Jesus
*Side-by-side comparisons of major religions, cults, worldviews, and Christian denominations
*Different views on baptism, the Lord’s Supper, spiritual gifts, Revelation, and the end times
Packed full of fascinating details, The Rose Handbook of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines is sure to become your go-to resource for study, research, or answering a biblical question when it pops up!
Key Features of The Rose Handbook of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines
*Easy-to-Understand Designed with clear headings, bullet points, and written in an approachable style, The Rose Handbook is perfect for lifelong believers, new Christians, and youth groups!
*Illustrated and Highly Visual Don’t just read about Noah’s Ark or where the exodus took place–SEE IT with colorful diagrams, cutaways, maps, and pictures. Enjoy having side-by-side comparisons of the Gospels, prophecies and fulfillments of Jesus, illustrated timelines of Christian history, and so much more!
*Flexible & Multipurpose:
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Untangling Critical Race Theory
$22.00Add to cartWhat is critical race theory, and how should Christians engage it? Ed Uszynski is a white conservative Christian who has navigated critical race theory in the university world. In this guide, he carefully explores CRT’s roots and tenets, revealing how some portrayals misrepresent CRT and providing responsible answers to legitimate concerns.
What is critical race theory?
It may be one of the most widely referenced issues of the day, but it’s also one of the least understood. In its translation from the academic world to the general public, critical race theory has inaccurately become a catch-all term for anything related to race. But what does it actually mean, and how should Christians engage it?
Ed Uszynski is uniquely positioned to address the dynamics of critical race theory. He earned his PhD in American culture studies in the university world and navigated the realities of Marxist critical theory and critical race theory-while still a white male conservative Christian ministering in traditional contexts. In this enlightening guidebook, he unpacks what critical race theory really is and how Christians can make sense of it. Uszynski carefully explores CRT’s roots and tenets, revealing what it aims to do and also how some portrayals of CRT misrepresent its purposes. With responsible answers to legitimate concerns, Uszynski goes beyond the surface to provide a reliable path of just discernment and cultural engagement.
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Kindergarten : 578 Activities And 3,273 Illustrations (Revised)
$18.99Add to cartNewly revised and updated, Get Ready for School: Kindergarten is packed with more than 500 teacher-approved, common-core aligned activities that cover everything from counting and sight words to opposites and patterns. This fun and lively workbook is a must-have to help your kindergartener get ready for a new school year.
You and your young learner will love this friendly, colorful activity book that introduces and reinforces basic skills through entertaining puzzles, mazes, and more. Get Ready for School: Kindergarten offers a wide variety of curriculum-based topics that will help your child:
*Learn upper- and lowercase letters and their sounds
*Write numbers from one to twenty and perform simple math problems
*Recognize and write common sight words
*Make comparisons and complete patterns
*Identify colors and shapes
*Understand basic science, such as the four seasons and the five sensesTime-tested and teacher-approved, Get Ready for School: Kindergarten will help your child develop a love for learning while enhancing their essential motor and problem-solving skills. Colorful workbook pages combine a sense of fun with a feeling of accomplishment, and parents will love that this binder reflects current academic standards and aligns with the Common Core.
Whether it’s used during summer break, for extra practice during the school year, or for homeschooling, Get Ready for School: Kindergarten is ideal for every young scholar.
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Hiding Place : A Graphic Novel
$19.97Add to cartOne of the bestselling books of all time– now a captivating graphic novel!
It’s World War II.
Darkness has fallen over the world as the Nazis spread fear and hatred.
No one feels safe.
But on a city corner in Holland one woman fights against injustice and darkness. In a quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie ten Boom and her close-knit family risk their lives to hide hundreds of Jews and others hunted by the Nazis in a secret hiding place they built into the old building.
Until one day when Corrie and her family are betrayed. They’re captured and sent in cattle cars to the notorious Nazi concentration camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights.
This is her incredible true story, now a visually stunning graphic novel. With more than 1,500 engaging full-color illustrations, this real-life heroine comes to life–showing how even in the most desperate, loneliest, and darkest of times, faith, hope, and love will ultimately triumph.
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Beyond The Wager
$24.00Add to cartBlaise Pascal, the seventeenth-century French philosopher and scientist, is perhaps best known for his “wager,” an argument about the existence of God. But there was much more to Pascal and his brilliance.
In this accessible and well-documented study, philosopher Douglas Groothuis introduces readers to Pascal’s life as well as the breadth of his intellectual pursuits, including his contributions to mathematics, science, ethics, and theology. Groothuis overviews the key points of Pascal’s Pensees, which captures his thoughts about God, humanity, and Jesus Christ. Readers will also explore Pascal’s views on a range of topics, including culture, politics, Islam, and miracles.
Often quoted and often misunderstood, Pascal is a complex figure whose writings have charmed, puzzled, and inspired readers across the centuries. With guidance from a leading Christian thinker and longtime student of Pascal, Beyond the Wager takes you on a journey to discover the riches Pascal has to offer today.
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Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide
$29.99Add to cartBy the time you leave your elementary school, you know what to expect. You are the oldest, the smartest, the top dog. But the minute you enter middle school, everything changes. Your classes are getting harder. Your friendships are tested. Your body is changing. How do you know what’s expected of you now? And how do you keep from embarrassing yourself as you figure it all out?
The Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide is your “Do this, not that” guide to nearly everything middle school can throw your way, including:
– the first day
– bullies
– cell phone use
– homework
– gossip
– leadership
– respect
– sports
– and moreWith real-life hacks, humorous illustrations, and tons of true survival stories, Jonathan and Erica Catherman will get you through middle school like a pro.
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Why Study History Second Edition
$49.99Add to cartWhat is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective, and can such reflection help us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and the God we worship and serve?
Written by an accomplished historian, award-winning author, public evangelical spokesman, and respected teacher, this introductory textbook shows why Christians should study history, how faith is brought to bear on our understanding of the past, and how studying the past can help us more effectively love God and others. John Fea shows that deep historical thinking can relieve us of our narcissism; cultivate humility, hospitality, and love; and transform our lives more fully into the image of Jesus Christ.
The first edition of this book has been used widely in Christian colleges across the country. The second edition provides an updated introduction to the study of history and the historian’s vocation. The book has also been revised throughout and incorporates Fea’s reflections on this topic from throughout the past 10 years.
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Why Study History Second Edition
$24.99Add to cartWhat is the purpose of studying history? How do we reflect on contemporary life from a historical perspective, and can such reflection help us better understand ourselves, the world around us, and the God we worship and serve?
Written by an accomplished historian, award-winning author, public evangelical spokesman, and respected teacher, this introductory textbook shows why Christians should study history, how faith is brought to bear on our understanding of the past, and how studying the past can help us more effectively love God and others. John Fea shows that deep historical thinking can relieve us of our narcissism; cultivate humility, hospitality, and love; and transform our lives more fully into the image of Jesus Christ.
The first edition of this book has been used widely in Christian colleges across the country. The second edition provides an updated introduction to the study of history and the historian’s vocation. The book has also been revised throughout and incorporates Fea’s reflections on this topic from throughout the past 10 years.
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Christian Academic Writing
$17.99Add to cartThe journey of writing and publishing includes obstacles such as writer’s block, fear of rejection, getting overwhelmed by information, feeling inadequate, and not finding enough time. How is it that some are able to consistently produce work while others struggle to cross the finish line?
This concise guide to writing in Christian academic settings offers twelve practices and principles for becoming a successful writer. It is written by two authors with a proven track record of publishing success who have a passion for helping students and budding authors improve their writing. This book distills their years of experience to offer inspiration and encouragement for writing and publishing academic works. It is ideal for students writing papers in Christian academic settings and for young academics who want to further develop their writing skills.
Christian Academic Writing is full of helpful and proven advice that will motivate readers to reach their goals. It focuses on best practices and emphasizes the finished product. Each short, readable chapter includes questions inviting readers to take their writing to the next level.
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Watchmakers Daughter : The True Story Of World War II Heroine Corrie Ten Bo
$21.99Add to cartINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
Winner of the Florida Book Awards Gold Medal
New York Times bestselling author and master of nonfiction spy thrillers Larry Loftis writes the first major biography of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch watchmaker who saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during WWII–at the cost of losing her family and being sent to a concentration camp, only to survive, forgive her captors, and live the rest of her life as a Christian missionary.
The Watchmaker’s Daughter is one of the greatest stories of World War II that readers haven’t heard: the remarkable and inspiring life story of Corrie ten Boom–a groundbreaking, female Dutch watchmaker, whose family unselfishly transformed their house into a hiding place straight out of a spy novel to shelter Jews and refugees from the Nazis during Gestapo raids. Even though the Nazis knew what the ten Booms were up to, they were never able to find those sheltered within the house when they raided it.
Corrie stopped at nothing to face down the evils of her time and overcame unbelievable obstacles and odds. She persevered despite the loss of most of her family and relied on her faith to survive the horrors of a notorious concentration camp. But even more remarkable than her heroism and survival was Corrie’s attitude when she was released. Miraculously, she was able to eschew bitterness and embrace forgiveness as she ministered to people in need around the globe. Corrie’s ability to forgive is just one of the myriad lessons that her life story holds for readers today.
Reminiscent of Schindler’s List and featuring a journey of faith and forgiveness not unlike Unbroken, The Watchmaker’s Daughter is destined to become a classic work of World War II nonfiction.
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Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide
$16.99Add to cartBy the time you leave your elementary school, you know what to expect. You are the oldest, the smartest, the top dog. But the minute you enter middle school, everything changes. Your classes are getting harder. Your friendships are tested. Your body is changing. How do you know what’s expected of you now? And how do you keep from embarrassing yourself as you figure it all out?
The Ultimate Middle School Survival Guide is your “Do this, not that” guide to nearly everything middle school can throw your way, including:
– the first day
– bullies
– cell phone use
– homework
– gossip
– leadership
– respect
– sports
– and moreWith real-life hacks, humorous illustrations, and tons of true survival stories, Jonathan and Erica Catherman will get you through middle school like a pro.
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Awakening To Justice
$28.00Add to cart“O where are the sympathies of Christians for the slave and where are their exertions for their liberation? . . . It seems as if the church were asleep.”
David Ingraham, 1839
In 2015, the historian Chris Momany helped discover a manuscript that had been forgotten in a storage closet at Adrian College in Michigan. He identified it as the journal of a nineteenth-century Christian abolitionist and missionary, David Ingraham. As Momany and a fellow historian Doug Strong pored over the diary, they realized that studying this document could open new conversations for twenty-first-century Christians to address the reality of racism today. They invited a multiracial team of fourteen scholars to join in, thus launching the Dialogue on Race and Faith Project.
Awakening to Justice presents the groundbreaking work of these scholars. In addition to reflecting on Ingraham’s journal, chapters also explore the life and writings of two of Ingraham’s Black colleagues, James Bradley and Nancy Prince. Appendixes feature writings by all three abolitionists so readers can engage the primary sources directly.
Through considering connections between the revivalist, holiness, and abolitionist movements; the experiences of enslaved and freed people; abolitionists’ spiritual practices; various tactics used by abolitionists; and other themes, the authors offer insight and hope for Christians concerned about racial justice. They highlight how Christians associated with Charles Finney’s style of revivalism formed intentional, countercultural communities such as Oberlin College to be exemplars of interracial cooperation and equality.
Christians have all too often compromised with racism throughout history, but that’s not the whole story. Hearing the prophetic witness of revivalist social justice efforts in the nineteenth century can provide a fresh approach to today’s conversations about race and faith in the church.
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Christian Writers Market Guide 2024 Edition
$34.99Add to cartAn Essential Resource for Getting Published
Foreword by Jerry B. Jenkins
The 2024 Christian Writers Market Guide is the most comprehensive and recommended resource on the market for finding an agent, an editor, a publisher, a writing coach, a podcast, or a writing course.
Wherever you are in your writing journey the Guide will help you find what you are looking for. Nearly 1,000 listings including more than 200 book publishers, 130 periodical publishers, 45 specialty markets, 215 writers conferences and writers groups around the world, 45 literary agencies, 240 freelance editors and designers, as well as dozens of legal and accounting services, speaking services, podcasts, courses, and contests.
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C S Lewis In America
$20.99Add to cartPerhaps no other literary figure has transformed the American religious landscape in recent history as much as C. S. Lewis. Even before the international publication and incredible success of his fictional works such as The Chronicles of Narnia or apologetic works like Mere Christianity, Lewis was already being read “across the pond” in America. But who exactly was reading his work? And how was he received?
With fresh research and shrewd analysis, this volume by noted historian Mark A. Noll considers the surprising reception of Lewis among Roman Catholic, mainline Protestant, and evangelical readers to see how early readings of the Oxford don shaped his later influence.
Based on the annual lecture series hosted at Wheaton College’s Marion E. Wade Center, volumes in the Hansen Lectureship Series reflect on the imaginative work and lasting influence of seven British authors: Owen Barfield, G. K. Chesterton, C. S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Dorothy L. Sayers, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams.
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Crowned With Glory
$29.99Add to cartAmerica was founded on the concept of the innate and inalienable rights of humankind. Many Christians see an echo of the imago Dei–that every human being carries the image of God–within those ideals. Yet these rights were systemically withheld from the Black and enslaved residents of this country for centuries. Through it all, Black people have proclaimed the truth of their dignity and personhood in powerful and profound ways.
Crowned with Glory collects many of the writings of these men and women, both familiar and lesser-known, to shine a light on what has always been there: an enormous movement of Black Americans demanding the liberty they were promised and deserved. With moving and insightful reflections on these oft-forgotten or suppressed voices, author Jasmine L. Holmes offers a hopeful and encouraging testament to the power of unrelenting cries for justice that will strike a chord with anyone looking for a robust Christian history of resistance.
If you want to understand how we got here, read this book. If you want to know where we go from here, read it again.
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Crowned With Glory
$17.99Add to cartAmerica was founded on the concept of the innate and inalienable rights of humankind. Many Christians see an echo of the imago Dei–that every human being carries the image of God–within those ideals. Yet these rights were systemically withheld from the Black and enslaved residents of this country for centuries. Through it all, Black people have proclaimed the truth of their dignity and personhood in powerful and profound ways.
Crowned with Glory collects many of the writings of these men and women, both familiar and lesser-known, to shine a light on what has always been there: an enormous movement of Black Americans demanding the liberty they were promised and deserved. With moving and insightful reflections on these oft-forgotten or suppressed voices, author Jasmine L. Holmes offers a hopeful and encouraging testament to the power of unrelenting cries for justice that will strike a chord with anyone looking for a robust Christian history of resistance.
If you want to understand how we got here, read this book. If you want to know where we go from here, read it again.
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Called To The Fire
$19.99Add to cartThe last place on earth young Charles Johnson wanted to go was Mississippi during the heat of the civil rights movement.
As the key African American witness to take the stand in the trial famously dubbed the “Mississippi Burning” case by the FBI, Dr. Charles Johnson, a young preacher fresh out of Bible College, became a voice for justice and equality in the segregated south.
Unwittingly thrust into the heart of a national tragedy – the murder of three civil rights activists – Dr. Johnson overcame fear and adversity to become a leader in the civil rights movement. He played a vital role for the Federal Justice Department, offering clarity to the event that led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. And, in a shocking turn of events, Johnson offered a path of reconciliation for one of the convicted killers.
A story of love, conviction, adversity, and redemption, Called to the Fire is a riveting account of a life in pursuit of the call of God and the fight for justice and equality.
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Holy Russia Holy War
$22.99Add to cartWhy is the Russian Church supporting Putin in his war against Ukraine?
Why does the Patriarch of Moscow believe that history is on Russia’s side?
And what are the implications for Christianity and Christian culture in the West?
These are among the vital questions addressed in this timely book. Written by an internationally respected historian who is also an Orthodox believer, Holy Russia? Holy War? examines the way history and religion are being used to justify Putin’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine.
Katherine Kelaidis shows how Russia’s understanding of its past continues to shape and direct the way it sees its future. This, she argues, is not only a problem for Ukraine. It is also a problem for all who value freedom, democracy, tolerance and the defence of human rights.
Reading this book will lead you to a clearer understanding of why the defence of Ukraine is also the defence of Western freedom and values. It will also help you to see how differing views of the past can radically affect what happens in the present, how religion can so easily become corrupted at the service of militant nationalism, and how we must guard against it, wherever it appears.
Contents:
*PART ONE: Shadows of the past
*PART TWO: Who is Patriarch Kirill and why is he dangerous?
*PART THREE: This is not just a problem for Ukraine
*PART FOUR: The war will end but the causes and consequences will remain, so what can be done?
*CONCLUSION: Two modern Russian saints
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Revolutionary Heroes : True Stories Of Courage From America’s Fight For Ind
$29.99Add to cartIntroduce Young Readers to Inspiring Figures from Early American History
We live in scary and unpredictable times, and times of crisis call for heroes. Despite our recent obsession with all things superhero, real heroes are just regular people who rise to the challenge when the going gets tough–like the people who won the American Revolutionary War.
Some famous, some obscure, but all models of courage under fire, these ordinary people followed their convictions, took tremendous risks, and faced dire consequences should they fail. Yet they stuck to their principles, winning the most unlikely of victories and not only shaping a new country but reshaping the world. Now Pat Williams brings their stories to vivid life for children ages 9-12.
These engaging stories of men, women, and even kids who showed courage despite overwhelming odds during America’s fight for freedom will inspire young readers to face their fears, take calculated risks, and imagine a better future for themselves and their country.
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Revolutionary Heroes : True Stories Of Courage From America’s Fight For Ind
$16.99Add to cartIntroduce Young Readers to Inspiring Figures from Early American History
We live in scary and unpredictable times, and times of crisis call for heroes. Despite our recent obsession with all things superhero, real heroes are just regular people who rise to the challenge when the going gets tough–like the people who won the American Revolutionary War.
Some famous, some obscure, but all models of courage under fire, these ordinary people followed their convictions, took tremendous risks, and faced dire consequences should they fail. Yet they stuck to their principles, winning the most unlikely of victories and not only shaping a new country but reshaping the world. Now Pat Williams brings their stories to vivid life for children ages 9-12.
These engaging stories of men, women, and even kids who showed courage despite overwhelming odds during America’s fight for freedom will inspire young readers to face their fears, take calculated risks, and imagine a better future for themselves and their country.
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Dictionary Of Paul And His Letters
$70.00Add to cartThe Dictionary of Paul and His Letters is a one-of-a-kind reference work. No other resource presents as much information focused exclusively on Pauline theology, literature, background, and scholarship.
This second edition is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the acclaimed 1993 publication. Since that groundbreaking volume was published, developments in Pauline studies have continued at a rapid pace, with diverse new scholars entering the conversation, new ideas and methods gaining attention, and fresh expressions of old topics shaping the present discussion. Those who enjoyed and benefited from the wealth in the first edition will find this new edition an equally indispensable and freshly up-to-date companion to study and research.
Classic topics such as Christology, justification, hermeneutics, and book studies of individual epistles receive careful treatment by specialists in the field. Topics new to this edition–including Paul and politics, patronage, and interpretations from various historical and cultural perspectives–expand the volume’s breadth and usefulness. Over 95% of the articles have been written specifically for this edition.
This work bridges the gap between scholars and pastors, teachers and students, and all interested readers who want a thorough treatment of key topics in a summary format. In curating and compiling these articles, the editors have sought to make them comprehensive, accessible, and useful for those pursuing further research on particular subjects. Each article’s bibliography, in addition, will serve a new generation of readers for years to come.
The updated Dictionary of Paul and His Letters takes its place alongside the Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, 2nd ed., and the other volumes in the IVP Bible Dictionary Series as a unique presentation of the fruit of biblical studies–committed to Scripture, using the best of critical methods, and maintaining dialogue with both contemporary scholarship and the challenges facing the church. The reference volumes in the series provide in-depth treatment of biblical and theological topics in an accessible encyclopedia format, including cross-sectional themes, methods of interpretation, significant historical or cultural background, and each Old and New Testament book as a whole.
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1000 Trivia Facts About The Bible
$12.99Add to cart1,000 Trivia Facts About the Bible?is a fun, informative, and entertaining way to see how well you know the Good Book. This trivia book is perfect for people of all ages and is a great resource for families or church groups.
Designed to be a creative way to entertain and educate both kids and adults, this Bible trivia book will make learning a treat. Packed with facts and trivia from both the Old and New Testaments, it’s a perfect tool to build your own Bible trivia quizzes or keep the kids engaged during road trips.
Inside this Bible trivia book you’ll discover questions such as:
*According to Jewish tradition, how old was Jacob when he first laid eyes on Rachel?
*What are the four names used for God in the book of Genesis?
*Do you know which miracles were placed in the Ark of the Covenant?
*How many chapters and verses are in Exodus?Organized by books of the Bible, this affordable trivia book is great for anyone interested in the Bible, small groups and youth groups, and homeschoolers. 1,000 Trivia Facts About the Bible is a great resource to have in your library, an Easter basket gift, or as a perfect stocking stuffer.
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Saint Patrick The Forgiver
$18.99Add to cartHello, my name is Patrick.
You may have heard my story.
I walked the span of Ireland
to tell of God’s great glory.
And with a wee green shamrock
I shared of the Three-in-One:
our God–the blessed mystery–
Father, Spirit, and the Son.Everybody’s Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day. But did you know that Patrick–the greatest bishop of Ireland–wasn’t Irish? Combining Patrick’s words from his Confessions with a few of the legends about him, this whimsical retelling will teach families about the fascinating life of the real Saint Patrick and help them discover a remarkable story of love and forgiveness along the way.
Told in rollicking rhyme and beautifully illustrated with Ned Bustard’s signature linocut artwork, this children’s book will be enjoyed by kids and the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the author to encourage further conversation about the content.
Discover IVP Kids and share with children the things that matter to God!
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Lincolns Battle With God
$19.99Add to cartJoin New York Times bestselling author Stephen Mansfield as he dives into the incredible story of Abraham Lincoln’s spiritual life and draws from it a deeper meaning that’s sure to inspire us all.
Abraham Lincoln is, undoubtedly, among the most beloved of all US presidents. He helped to abolish slavery, gave the world some of its most memorable speeches, and redefined the meaning of America. He did all of this with endless wisdom, compassion, and wit. Yet, throughout his life, Lincoln fought with God.
In his early years in Illinois, he rejected even the existence of God and became the village atheist. In time, this changed but still he wrestled with the truth of the Bible, preachers, doctrines, the will of God, the providence of God, and then, finally, God’s purposes in the Civil War. Still, on the day he was shot, Lincoln said he longed to go to Jerusalem to walk in the Savior’s steps.
In this thrilling journey through a largely unknown part of American history, Mansfield traces Lincoln’s exploring:
*Lincoln’s lifelong spiritual journey
*The ways that Lincoln’s faith shaped his presidency and beyond
*How Lincoln’s struggle with faith can inspire modern believersLet Lincoln’s Battle with God show you Lincoln’s life and legacy in a brand new light.
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Civil War Trivia And Fact Book
$19.99Add to cartThink you know your Civil War History? No matter how well-versed you think you are in Civil War facts and trivia, this book will enlighten and entertain you with little-known details of one of the most important events in American history.
Civil War Trivia and Fact Book is your ultimate resource for mastering the minutia of America’s War Between the States. Compiled by Civil War expert Webb Garrison, this book is packed with more than 2,000 fascinating facts about the war, its prelude, and its aftermath.
This treasure trove of trivia and information includes:
*events that happened in both the North and South between 1861 and 1865
*the distinguished military and political leaders of the day
*key issues that defined the Union and the Confederacy
*famous first events of the war, and moreThis wealth of information is presented in simple question-and-answer format and is a perfect book for a history buff or someone interested in learning more about this historical and signature event in American history.
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Basics Of The Christian Faith Made Easy
$6.99Add to cartBasics of the Christian Faith Made Easy outlines key Christian beliefs and practices and explains the Christian understanding of who God is. It details what we can do to have a real relationship with God, and describes practices that assist our growth in faith.
This pocket-sized book is an excellent introduction for new believers or refresher for mature believers. It addresses common questions about Christian faith, trusting the Bible, the Trinity, life after death and it highlights God’s attributes, defines essential doctrines, explains prayer and other spritual practices for growth.
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This Dangerous Book
$18.99Add to cartFrom Steve and Jackie Green, founders and curators of the Museum of the Bible–a fascinating exploration of the history, authenticity, and power of the Bible, the book that has changed people and nations throughout the centuries.
It is the top selling book in history. It brings social upheaval, international arguments, and political controversy. It has been used to justify both love and war. And for generations, it has found its way into the hearts of millions, offering comfort, direction, and life-changing truths.
How could one book have such power? In This Dangerous Book, Steve and Jackie Green explore the incredible history and impact of the Bible. As the founders and visionaries of the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C., the Greens have a unique perspective on the Bible’s journey–from its ancient beginnings, to its effect on the moral fiber of nations, to its transformative influence in individual hearts.
The Greens share the challenges they have faced in acquiring biblical artifacts from around the world and why generations–in every time period and in every geographical location–have risked their lives to preserve this precious book.
Exploring ancient tablets, medieval commentaries, and modern translations, This Dangerous Book offers fascinating insight into the miracles and martyrdoms that have led to the Scriptures we read today. The Greens explore how cutting-edge technology gives new insight into the authenticity of the Bible, including the work of fifty scholars who recently uncovered hidden details about thirteen unpublished Dead Sea Scroll fragments. This Dangerous Book also looks at the link between the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, what we can learn from how the Bible was passed down to us, and why God’s Word is foundational to America’s past and crucial for its future.
The Bible is a world-changer and a heart-changer. Whether you have read the Bible for years or are simply curious about its influence, This Dangerous Book could change your heart as well.
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She Led The Way
$14.99Add to cartBorn into slavery, Rebecca Crumpler became the first Black female physician in America. Stuntwoman Bessie Coleman was the first Black person in the world to obtain a pilot’s license. The work of Harlem Renaissance sculptor Selma Burke can be found on the American dime. The calculations of NASA mathematician Katherine Goble Johnson were critical to the success of US manned spaceflight.
These Black women and many more overcame tremendous obstacles and prejudices to make their mark on American history. In She Led the Way, you’ll read their inspiring stories and the stories of ten more innovative, courageous, artistic, and driven women who broke through barriers of gender and color in order to reach their goals and fulfill their potential in a world that was too often indifferent and even hostile. Includes illustrations.
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Sonic Warrior : Chronicles Of A Top Gun Pioneer
$19.99Add to cartThis aircraft was so incredibly fast, ushering in the era of the Sonic Warrior.
Captain Kevin Smith’s The Sonic Warrior: Chronicles of a Top Gun Pioneer offers a riveting look at the legacy of the Navy Fighter Weapons School founded by Captain Dan Pederson. Famously known as Top Gun, this elite fighter-pilot community was mission critical to delivering close-in-air combat training. Kevin Smith, a Sonic Warrior of distinction, helped lead the way in solving one of aviation’s greatest challenges.
More than just a memoir or historical account of supersonic aviation, The Sonic Warrior provides a unique look into the thrills and challenges of flying supersonic-capable aircraft, and of executing combat maneuvers at sonic speed.
The Sonic Warrior provides insight for solving complex problems and optimizing human performance in any high-stress, intense, time-compressed scenario, and is an inspiring study in leadership and critical thinking.
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Sonic Warrior : Chronicles Of A Top Gun Pioneer
$32.99Add to cartThis aircraft was so incredibly fast, ushering in the era of the Sonic Warrior.
Captain Kevin Smith’s The Sonic Warrior: Chronicles of a Top Gun Pioneer offers a riveting look at the legacy of the Navy Fighter Weapons School founded by Captain Dan Pederson. Famously known as Top Gun, this elite fighter-pilot community was mission critical to delivering close-in-air combat training. Kevin Smith, a Sonic Warrior of distinction, helped lead the way in solving one of aviation’s greatest challenges.
More than just a memoir or historical account of supersonic aviation, The Sonic Warrior provides a unique look into the thrills and challenges of flying supersonic-capable aircraft, and of executing combat maneuvers at sonic speed.
The Sonic Warrior provides insight for solving complex problems and optimizing human performance in any high-stress, intense, time-compressed scenario, and is an inspiring study in leadership and critical thinking.
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Gates Of Hell
$29.99Add to cartThe gates of hell shall not prevail.
Decimated by war, revolution, and famine, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia was in critical condition in 1921. In The Gates of Hell, Matthew Heise recounts the bravery and suffering of German–Russian Lutherans during the period between the two great world wars. These stories tell of ordinary Christians who remained faithful to death in the face of state persecution.
Christians in Russia had dark days characterized by defeat, but God preserved his church. Against all human odds, the church would outlast the man–made sandcastles of communist utopianism. The Gates of Hell is a wonderful testimony to the enduring power of God’s word, Christ’s church, and the Spirit’s faithfulness.
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Hiding Place : An Engaging Visual Journey
$16.99Add to cartThe Hiding Place is Corrie ten Boom’s personal story of faith, forgiveness, and love for the persecuted Jewish community during the World War II Nazi invasion and occupation of Holland. Part of an underground resistance movement, Corrie and her family risked their lives to hide Jewish friends within a secret wall space of the Beje, their beloved clock shop and home in Haarlem, Netherlands. Her heroic actions eventually led to her arrest and imprisonment at Ravensbruck, the German Reich’s largest concentration camp for women.
For the first time, the ten Boom family’s heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and survival is presented as a special edition complete with rare family photos, accents of Dutch Delft-style design, artwork by Dutch artists, and personal ephemera. Hand-lettered inspirational quotes and Scripture combined with artwork reminiscent of World War II Europe make The Hiding Place come alive like never before.
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Fierce Mercy : Daring To Live Out God’s Compassion In Bold And Practical Wa
$29.99Add to cartAbby Johnson thought she knew what mercy was when she ushered desperate women toward abortion as the director of a Planned Parenthood facility. She was wrong. It wasn’t until she understood the blood on her hands that she personally experienced the power of God’s fierce yet tender mercy to transform her life. But she never imagined what could happen once she allowed that very mercy to infiltrate her life and spill out into a hurting world.
In Fierce Mercy, Abby calls you to experience a transformation of your own. Against the backdrop of her first decade involved in the pro-life movement, Abby helps you discover God’s unrestrained mercy at work in your own life and take steps toward becoming a channel of that life-changing mercy in the world around you. She shows you how to model God’s mercy, freely offer mercy to those who seem undeserving, respond with mercy when others err or offend, and bear witness to God’s unrestrained compassion so that others may know him.
This is Abby’s challenge to you: dare to do what is hard, what is right, and what is good. And do all of it in love.
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Judaism Of The Second Temple Period Volume 1
$33.99Add to cartDavid Flusser was a very prolific scholar of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and his contributions to Scrolls research, apocalypticism, and apocalyptic literature are inestimable. With this English translation of many of his essays, Flusser’s insights are now available to a wider audience than ever before.
Here Flusser examines the influence of apocalypticism on various Jewish sects. He states that the teachings of Jesus, while reflecting first and foremost the views of the sages, were also influenced by Jewish apocalypticism. Examining the Essenes, their effect on Hebrew language, the split of sects, and much more, Flusser’s collected essays offer an important source of study for any Dead Sea Scrolls scholar.
