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Mere Christianity

by C. S. Lewis ...

Mere Christianity is a powerful and accessible exploration of Christian beliefs, adapted from a series of radio talks by C.S. Lewis during World War II. The book is aimed at presenting the core principles of Christianity — the “mere” or essential truths shared across all denominations — in a logical, thoughtful, and non-denominational way. Divided into four parts, Lewis begins by discussing the ... Read more

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Mere Christianity is a powerful and accessible exploration of Christian beliefs, adapted from a series of radio talks by C.S. Lewis during World War II. The book is aimed at presenting the core principles of Christianity — the “mere” or essential truths shared across all denominations — in a logical, thoughtful, and non-denominational way. Divided into four parts, Lewis begins by discussing the
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Contend

Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within

by Philip Anthony Mitchell ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!The call to follow Christ was never a call to passive belief.In Contend, Philip Anthony Mitchell, founder and lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta, unpacks Jude's urgent letter—a warning written to a Church under siege from false teachers, compromise, and spiritual laziness—and proves it's still our reality today.Countless Believers are still sitting on the ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!The call to follow Christ was never a call to passive belief.In Contend, Philip Anthony Mitchell, founder and lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta, unpacks Jude's urgent letter—a warning written to a Church under siege from false teachers, compromise, and spiritual laziness—and proves it's still our reality today.Countless Believers are still sitting on the
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Into the Heart of Isaiah

The Meaning and Message of Isaiah 40-55

by N. T. Wright ...

New from N. T. Wright, an accessible introduction to Isaiah 40-55 and its implications for understanding the mission of Jesus.N. T. Wright's fresh, multilayered and compelling interpretation of Isaiah chapters 40-55 offers a masterclass in understanding how and why God's promises in the Old Testament came to be fulfilled in Jesus. Throughout, Wright employs a Trinitarian hermeneutic, which unfolds ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

New from N. T. Wright, an accessible introduction to Isaiah 40-55 and its implications for understanding the mission of Jesus.N. T. Wright's fresh, multilayered and compelling interpretation of Isaiah chapters 40-55 offers a masterclass in understanding how and why God's promises in the Old Testament came to be fulfilled in Jesus. Throughout, Wright employs a Trinitarian hermeneutic, which unfolds
... Read more
Matthew

by Michael J. Wilkins ...

Series series The NIV Application Commentary
The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections:Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.Bridging Contexts. A bridge
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Inspired

Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again

by Rachel Held Evans ...

If the Bible isn't a science book or an instruction manual, what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired? When New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans found herself asking these questions, she embarked on a journey to better understand what the Bible is and how it's meant to be read. What she discovered changed her--and it can change you, too.Evans knows ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

If the Bible isn't a science book or an instruction manual, what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired? When New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans found herself asking these questions, she embarked on a journey to better understand what the Bible is and how it's meant to be read. What she discovered changed her--and it can change you, too.Evans knows
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Apocalypse and Allegiance

Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation

by J. Nelson Kraybill ...

In this lively introduction, J. Nelson Kraybill shows how the book of Revelation was understood by its original readers and what it means for Christians today. Kraybill places Revelation in its first-century context, opening a window into the political, economic, and social realities of the early church. His fresh interpretation highlights Revelation's liturgical structure and directs readers' ... Read more

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In this lively introduction, J. Nelson Kraybill shows how the book of Revelation was understood by its original readers and what it means for Christians today. Kraybill places Revelation in its first-century context, opening a window into the political, economic, and social realities of the early church. His fresh interpretation highlights Revelation's liturgical structure and directs readers'
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The New Testament in Its World

An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians

by N. T. Wright, Michael F. Bird ...

Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A readable, one-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright.An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early ... Read more

$44.99 CAD

Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A readable, one-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright.An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early
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Revelation of the Magi

The Lost Tale of the Wise Men's Journey to Bethlehem

by Brent Landau ...

"A first-ever English translation and detailed analysis of [an] . . . eighth-century text uncovers a far more substantial version of the wise men story." — USA TodayTheologian Brent Landau presents the ancient account of Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar, the three "wise men" who journeyed to Bethlehem to greet the birth of Jesus. The Revelation of the Magi offers the first-ever English translation ... Read more

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"A first-ever English translation and detailed analysis of [an] . . . eighth-century text uncovers a far more substantial version of the wise men story." — USA TodayTheologian Brent Landau presents the ancient account of Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar, the three "wise men" who journeyed to Bethlehem to greet the birth of Jesus. The Revelation of the Magi offers the first-ever English translation
... Read more
Life Lessons from 1, 2, 3 John and Jude

Living and Loving by Truth

by Max Lucado ...

Series series Life Lessons
OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES!What inspires you? A personal motto? A quote that directs your daily life? The letters written by the apostle John and Jude focused on two simple words that define our life and permeate our actions: love and truth.These letters are full of insights and direction along with warnings and encouragement . . . all based on these two words. These words ... Read more

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OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES!What inspires you? A personal motto? A quote that directs your daily life? The letters written by the apostle John and Jude focused on two simple words that define our life and permeate our actions: love and truth.These letters are full of insights and direction along with warnings and encouragement . . . all based on these two words. These words
... Read more
James

by Craig L. Blomberg, Mariam J. Kovalishyn, Clinton E. Arnold ...

Series series Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament
Concentrate on the biblical author’s message as it unfolds.Designed to assist the pastor and Bible teacher in conveying the significance of God’s Word, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context and structure of every passage of the New Testament book in the original Greek.With a unique layout designed to help you comprehend the form and flow of ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Concentrate on the biblical author’s message as it unfolds.Designed to assist the pastor and Bible teacher in conveying the significance of God’s Word, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context and structure of every passage of the New Testament book in the original Greek.With a unique layout designed to help you comprehend the form and flow of
... Read more
The Truth and Beauty

How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus

by Andrew Klavan ...

Follow Andrew Klavan to a deeper, richer understanding of the words of Jesus.Andrew Klavan believed what he read in the Gospels, but he often struggled to understand what Jesus really meant. So he began a journey of wrestling with the beautiful and often strange words of Jesus.He learned Greek in order to read the Gospels in their original languages, and he vowed to set aside any preconceptions ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Follow Andrew Klavan to a deeper, richer understanding of the words of Jesus.Andrew Klavan believed what he read in the Gospels, but he often struggled to understand what Jesus really meant. So he began a journey of wrestling with the beautiful and often strange words of Jesus.He learned Greek in order to read the Gospels in their original languages, and he vowed to set aside any preconceptions
... Read more
Thinning the Veil

Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation

by Shane J. Wood ...

Christianity Today Book Awards Finalist—Biblical StudiesEncounter the Hope of Jesus in the Book of RevelationThe Biblical book of Revelation—a text that, for many, remains shrouded in mystery and confusion. The cryptic symbols and visions of the end times often evoke anxiety among believers. Is it even possible to find hope and spiritual growth within its pages? Thinning the Veil combines Biblical ... Read more

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Christianity Today Book Awards Finalist—Biblical StudiesEncounter the Hope of Jesus in the Book of RevelationThe Biblical book of Revelation—a text that, for many, remains shrouded in mystery and confusion. The cryptic symbols and visions of the end times often evoke anxiety among believers. Is it even possible to find hope and spiritual growth within its pages? Thinning the Veil combines Biblical
... Read more
Surprised by Hope

Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church

by N. T. Wright ...

In Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, top-selling author and Anglican bishop, N.T. Wright tackles the biblical foundations of Christian hope and shows how most Christians get it wrong. We do not “go to” heaven; we are resurrected and heaven comes down to earth—a difference that makes all of the difference to how we live on earth as part of the ... Read more

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In Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, top-selling author and Anglican bishop, N.T. Wright tackles the biblical foundations of Christian hope and shows how most Christians get it wrong. We do not “go to” heaven; we are resurrected and heaven comes down to earth—a difference that makes all of the difference to how we live on earth as part of the
... Read more
The Memoirs of St. Peter

A New Translation of the Gospel According to Mark

by Michael Pakaluk ...

**"A fresh, vigorous new translation of the Gospel of Mark."—The American Conservative"Professor Pakaluk provides not only a thrilling new rendering of the ancient Greek text but also provides lively scholarship in the commentary that follows his translation of Mark's sixteen chapters."—The Catholic Thing"This is a very rewarding version of Mark, and even those who have made long study of the text ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

**"A fresh, vigorous new translation of the Gospel of Mark."—The American Conservative"Professor Pakaluk provides not only a thrilling new rendering of the ancient Greek text but also provides lively scholarship in the commentary that follows his translation of Mark's sixteen chapters."—The Catholic Thing"This is a very rewarding version of Mark, and even those who have made long study of the text
... Read more
1 Corinthians

An Introduction and Commentary

by Thomas R. Schreiner, Nicholas Perrin, Eckhard J. Schnabel ...

Series Book 7 - Tyndale New Testament Commentaries
The cosmopolitan city of Corinth was the site of one of the apostle Paul's greatest evangelistic successes. However, the church he founded was full of contention, ranging from questions about leadership to incest. Some Christians were taking fellow believers to court. There were issues concerning marriage, celibacy, food offered to idols, public worship, and spiritual gifts. In response, Paul ... Read more

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The cosmopolitan city of Corinth was the site of one of the apostle Paul's greatest evangelistic successes. However, the church he founded was full of contention, ranging from questions about leadership to incest. Some Christians were taking fellow believers to court. There were issues concerning marriage, celibacy, food offered to idols, public worship, and spiritual gifts. In response, Paul
... Read more
Companion to the New Testament

Introduction, Interpretation, Application

Edited by Crossley ...

The Companion to the New Testament offers intelligent enrichment for encounters with the New Testament. Covering both historical-critical approaches and the history of interpretation, it provides a launchpad for students wrestling with some of the complex debates and concerns presented by the canon. Contributors include: James Crossley, Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III, Michelle Fletcher, Michael Scott ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

The Companion to the New Testament offers intelligent enrichment for encounters with the New Testament. Covering both historical-critical approaches and the history of interpretation, it provides a launchpad for students wrestling with some of the complex debates and concerns presented by the canon. Contributors include: James Crossley, Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III, Michelle Fletcher, Michael Scott
... Read more
From Jesus to Christ

The Origins of the New Testament Images of Jesus

by Paula Fredriksen ...

$17.99 CAD
Outlandish

An Unlikely Messiah, a Messy Ministry, and the Call to Mobilize

by Derek Penwell ...

Discover the improbable methods and ministry of a radical and revolutionary Jesus.Jesus did everything wrong: Poor judgment picking a team of disciples. Ministering to the wrong people. Angering the wrong people. Having outrageous expectations of his followers. Questionable teaching methods. Allowing others to have unrealistic opinions about his mission. A humiliating end followed by an improbable ... Read more

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Discover the improbable methods and ministry of a radical and revolutionary Jesus.Jesus did everything wrong: Poor judgment picking a team of disciples. Ministering to the wrong people. Angering the wrong people. Having outrageous expectations of his followers. Questionable teaching methods. Allowing others to have unrealistic opinions about his mission. A humiliating end followed by an improbable
... Read more
Beyond Belief

The Secret Gospel of Thomas

by Elaine Pagels ...

In Beyond Belief, renowned religion scholar Elaine Pagels continues her groundbreaking examination of the earliest Christian texts, arguing for an ongoing assessment of faith and a questioning of religious orthodoxy.Spurred on by personal tragedy and new scholarship from an international group of researchers, Pagels returns to her investigation of the “secret” Gospel of Thomas, and breathes new ... Read more

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In Beyond Belief, renowned religion scholar Elaine Pagels continues her groundbreaking examination of the earliest Christian texts, arguing for an ongoing assessment of faith and a questioning of religious orthodoxy.Spurred on by personal tragedy and new scholarship from an international group of researchers, Pagels returns to her investigation of the “secret” Gospel of Thomas, and breathes new
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Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, 2nd ed.

The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony

by Richard Bauckham ...

A groundbreaking work in New Testament studies expanded and updatedWinner of the 2007 Christianity Today Book Award in Biblical Studies, this momentous volume argues that the four Gospels are closely based on the eyewitness testimony of those who personally knew Jesus. Noted New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham challenges the prevailing assumption that the Jesus accounts circulated as "anonymous ... Read more

$84.24 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A groundbreaking work in New Testament studies expanded and updatedWinner of the 2007 Christianity Today Book Award in Biblical Studies, this momentous volume argues that the four Gospels are closely based on the eyewitness testimony of those who personally knew Jesus. Noted New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham challenges the prevailing assumption that the Jesus accounts circulated as "anonymous
... Read more
Men and Women in Christ

Fresh Light from the Biblical Texts

by Andrew Bartlett ...

Few questions are more divisive among Christians than the Bible’s teaching on the role of men and women in the church and in marriage.In this accessible yet thorough study, theologian Andrew Bartlett brings his experience as a judge and international arbitrator to the complementarian - egalitarian debate, throwing fresh light on the key biblical texts and offering an even-handed assessment.By ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

Few questions are more divisive among Christians than the Bible’s teaching on the role of men and women in the church and in marriage.In this accessible yet thorough study, theologian Andrew Bartlett brings his experience as a judge and international arbitrator to the complementarian - egalitarian debate, throwing fresh light on the key biblical texts and offering an even-handed assessment.By
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The Synoptic Gospels, Revised and Expanded

An Introduction

by Keith F. Nickle ...

Keith Nickle provides a revised and updated edition of a well-respected resource that fills the gap between cursory treatments of the Synoptic Gospels by New Testament introductions and exhaustive treatments in commentaries. In a clear and concise manner, Nickles explores the major issues of faith that influenced the writers of the Gospels. The Synoptic Gospels is helpful for classroom or personal ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Keith Nickle provides a revised and updated edition of a well-respected resource that fills the gap between cursory treatments of the Synoptic Gospels by New Testament introductions and exhaustive treatments in commentaries. In a clear and concise manner, Nickles explores the major issues of faith that influenced the writers of the Gospels. The Synoptic Gospels is helpful for classroom or personal
... Read more
Life Lessons from 1 and 2 Thessalonians

Transcendent Living in a Transient World

by Max Lucado ...

Series series Life Lessons
OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES!The church in Thessalonica was a study in contrast. They had been a quiet and holy people. But after a while, they had become restless and impatient. They needed direction on how to live.So Paul wrote the young church two letters. The first commended the believers for their faith and encouraged them to continue living according to the gospel ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES!The church in Thessalonica was a study in contrast. They had been a quiet and holy people. But after a while, they had become restless and impatient. They needed direction on how to live.So Paul wrote the young church two letters. The first commended the believers for their faith and encouraged them to continue living according to the gospel
... Read more
Desiring Divinity

Self-deification in Early Jewish and Christian Mythmaking

by M. David Litwa ...

Perhaps no declaration incites more theological and moral outrage than a human's claim to be divine. Those who make this claim in ancient Jewish and Christian mythology are typically represented as the most hubristic and dangerous tyrants. Their horrible punishments are predictable and still serve as morality tales in religious communities today. But not all self-deifiers are saddled with pride ... Read more

$133.99 CAD

Perhaps no declaration incites more theological and moral outrage than a human's claim to be divine. Those who make this claim in ancient Jewish and Christian mythology are typically represented as the most hubristic and dangerous tyrants. Their horrible punishments are predictable and still serve as morality tales in religious communities today. But not all self-deifiers are saddled with pride
... Read more

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