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A History of Judaism

by Martin Goodman ...

A sweeping history of Judaism over more than three millenniaJudaism is one of the oldest religions in the world, and it has preserved its distinctive identity despite the extraordinarily diverse forms and beliefs it has embodied over the course of more than three millennia. A History of Judaism provides the first truly comprehensive look in one volume at how this great religion came to be, how it ... Read more

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A sweeping history of Judaism over more than three millenniaJudaism is one of the oldest religions in the world, and it has preserved its distinctive identity despite the extraordinarily diverse forms and beliefs it has embodied over the course of more than three millennia. A History of Judaism provides the first truly comprehensive look in one volume at how this great religion came to be, how it
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Another Way

Living and Leading Change on Purpose

by Stephen Lewis, Matthew Wesley Williams, Dori Grinenko Baker ...

Another Way describes a new way of leadership for the 21st Century, one that inspires people to delve deeply into their own selves and that creates a mysterious relatedness among strangers. When this leadership happens, we remember people are created to experience community, to find joy in one another, and to create a better world out of a deep reservoir where the soul resides. Written by the ... Read more

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Another Way describes a new way of leadership for the 21st Century, one that inspires people to delve deeply into their own selves and that creates a mysterious relatedness among strangers. When this leadership happens, we remember people are created to experience community, to find joy in one another, and to create a better world out of a deep reservoir where the soul resides. Written by the
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7 Ways of Looking at Religion

The Major Narratives

by Benjamin Schewel ...

An ambitious scholar's lucid analysis of religion's shifting place in the modern world.Western intellectuals have long theorized that religion would undergo a process of marginalization and decline as the forces of modernity advanced. Yet recent events have disrupted this seductively straightforward story. As a result, while religion has somehow evolved from its tribal beginnings up through ... Read more

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An ambitious scholar's lucid analysis of religion's shifting place in the modern world.Western intellectuals have long theorized that religion would undergo a process of marginalization and decline as the forces of modernity advanced. Yet recent events have disrupted this seductively straightforward story. As a result, while religion has somehow evolved from its tribal beginnings up through
... Read more
Jerusalem through the Ages

From Its Beginnings to the Crusades

by Jodi Magness ...

A major new history of one of the world's holiest of cities, based on the most recent archaeological discoveries First settled five thousand years ago by a mountain spring between the Mediterranean and Dead Sea, Jerusalem was named for the god (Shalem) that was worshipped there. When David reportedly conquered the city, ca. 1000 BCE, he transferred the Ark of the Covenant--and with it, the ... Read more

$25.69 USD

A major new history of one of the world's holiest of cities, based on the most recent archaeological discoveries First settled five thousand years ago by a mountain spring between the Mediterranean and Dead Sea, Jerusalem was named for the god (Shalem) that was worshipped there. When David reportedly conquered the city, ca. 1000 BCE, he transferred the Ark of the Covenant--and with it, the
... Read more
White Lama

The Life of Tantric Yogi Theos Bernard, Tibet's Lost Emissary to the New World

by Douglas Veenhof ...

An amazing, often overlooked story of the man who brought Yoga and Tibetan culture to America. Theos Bernard’s colorful, enigmatic, and sometimes contradictory life captures an intersection of East and West that changed our world.After years of forcibly stopping foreigners at the borders, the leaders of Tibet opened the doors to their kingdom in 1937 for Theos Bernard. He was the third American to ... Read more

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An amazing, often overlooked story of the man who brought Yoga and Tibetan culture to America. Theos Bernard’s colorful, enigmatic, and sometimes contradictory life captures an intersection of East and West that changed our world.After years of forcibly stopping foreigners at the borders, the leaders of Tibet opened the doors to their kingdom in 1937 for Theos Bernard. He was the third American to
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Edgar Cayce's Story of the Bible

by Robert W. Krajenke ...

According to Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), the most-documented psychic of our time, the Bible is a sourcebook for spiritual development that applies to every facet of our lives. Beginning with the story of Genesis and the creation of souls and culminating with the promises of Jesus and The Revelation, you will discover the powerful plan that has been in place since the Beginning—a plan set in motion to ... Read more

$16.99 USD

According to Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), the most-documented psychic of our time, the Bible is a sourcebook for spiritual development that applies to every facet of our lives. Beginning with the story of Genesis and the creation of souls and culminating with the promises of Jesus and The Revelation, you will discover the powerful plan that has been in place since the Beginning—a plan set in motion to
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The Bible From Start to Finish

by Freda Hawkes ...

The Bible from Start to Finish is designed to help you begin to read and understand the bible. "Bible" comes from a Greek word "biblios" meaning "the books". The bible is a series of 66 books, like a library. The many books together tell one major story. God, the creator, made human beings to have a relationship with him. Humans rebelled against God, but he made a plan to save the world – to send ... Read more

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The Bible from Start to Finish is designed to help you begin to read and understand the bible. "Bible" comes from a Greek word "biblios" meaning "the books". The bible is a series of 66 books, like a library. The many books together tell one major story. God, the creator, made human beings to have a relationship with him. Humans rebelled against God, but he made a plan to save the world – to send
... Read more
Cold-Case Christianity Participant's Guide

A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels

by J. Warner Wallace ...

This fully-illustrated, eight-session guide takes participants through ten important principles employed by detectives, applying these techniques to the New Testament Gospel accounts.Designed to work seamlessly with the original book and DVD, this guide is accessible and engaging for participants and leaders alike. It includes questions for reflection, notes for discussion, and examples to help ... Read more

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This fully-illustrated, eight-session guide takes participants through ten important principles employed by detectives, applying these techniques to the New Testament Gospel accounts.Designed to work seamlessly with the original book and DVD, this guide is accessible and engaging for participants and leaders alike. It includes questions for reflection, notes for discussion, and examples to help
... Read more
The Gift of Time

Letters from a Father

by Jorge Ramos ...

$6.99 USD
The Religious Revolution

The Making of Modern Spirituality, 1848–1898

by Dominic Green ...

"An incisive study of the Western world's shift from institutional religion to more personal beliefs in the second half of the 19th century . . . This is intellectual history at its most comprehensive and convincing." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThe late nineteenth century was an age of grand ideas and great expectations fueled by rapid scientific and technological innovation. In Europe, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

"An incisive study of the Western world's shift from institutional religion to more personal beliefs in the second half of the 19th century . . . This is intellectual history at its most comprehensive and convincing." — Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThe late nineteenth century was an age of grand ideas and great expectations fueled by rapid scientific and technological innovation. In Europe,
... Read more
Look Again

Recognize Your Worth. Renew Your Hope. Run with Confidence.

by Tim Tebow ...

NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Every one of us is infinitely valuable to God. What would it mean to live that way?New York Times bestselling author Tim Tebow shares a dynamic message on identity, meaning, and purpose. Highlighting his work with some of the world's most vulnerable populations, Tebow unlocks a powerful truth: Everything changes when we learn to see the image of God in every human; ... Read more

$14.99 USD

NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Every one of us is infinitely valuable to God. What would it mean to live that way?New York Times bestselling author Tim Tebow shares a dynamic message on identity, meaning, and purpose. Highlighting his work with some of the world's most vulnerable populations, Tebow unlocks a powerful truth: Everything changes when we learn to see the image of God in every human;
... Read more
Disciple II Into the Word Into the World: Study Manual

Into the Word Into the World

by Duane A. Ewers ...

The Disciple: Into the Word Into the World Study Manual retains the familiar DISCIPLE format with its theme word, theme verse, statement of the human condition, daily and weekly assignments, and prayer for daily use.At some point in their study of every lesson, readers make decisions about how they will respond to Scripture in terms of ministry in the world. Each week persons will be guided in ... Read more

$32.39 USD

The Disciple: Into the Word Into the World Study Manual retains the familiar DISCIPLE format with its theme word, theme verse, statement of the human condition, daily and weekly assignments, and prayer for daily use.At some point in their study of every lesson, readers make decisions about how they will respond to Scripture in terms of ministry in the world. Each week persons will be guided in
... Read more
Tithing

Test Me in This

by Douglas Leblanc, Phyllis Tickle ...

“‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.’” — Malachi 3:1 0In these uncertain economic times, does it really make sense to tithe?Douglas LeBlanc thinks the answer is clear enough in ... Read more

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“‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.’” — Malachi 3:1 0In these uncertain economic times, does it really make sense to tithe?Douglas LeBlanc thinks the answer is clear enough in
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The Early History of God

Yahweh and the Other Deities in Ancient Israel

by Mark S. Smith ...

Series series The Biblical Resource Series (BRS)
Foreword by Patrick D. MillerIn this remarkable, acclaimed history of the development of monotheism, Mark S. Smith explains how Israel's religion evolved from a cult of Yahweh as a primary deity among many to a fully defined monotheistic faith with Yahweh as sole god. Repudiating the traditional view that Israel was fundamentally different in culture and religion from its Canaanite neighbors, this ... Read more

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Foreword by Patrick D. MillerIn this remarkable, acclaimed history of the development of monotheism, Mark S. Smith explains how Israel's religion evolved from a cult of Yahweh as a primary deity among many to a fully defined monotheistic faith with Yahweh as sole god. Repudiating the traditional view that Israel was fundamentally different in culture and religion from its Canaanite neighbors, this
... Read more
The Human Soul - Passionately Desiring Positive Change Sessions 1-2

The Human Soul, #17

by Jesus (AJ Miller) ...

Series Book 17 - The Human Soul
Jesus describes how God created the Universe to change, the emotional stages involved in change, how to grow rapidly by embracing the process of change, and the importance of faith and courage for passionately desiring positive change.Document source filename: 20100411 The Human Soul - Passionately Desiring Positive Change S1 To S2 (Combined).This ebook is a transcript of two seminars delivered by ... Read more

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Jesus describes how God created the Universe to change, the emotional stages involved in change, how to grow rapidly by embracing the process of change, and the importance of faith and courage for passionately desiring positive change.Document source filename: 20100411 The Human Soul - Passionately Desiring Positive Change S1 To S2 (Combined).This ebook is a transcript of two seminars delivered by
... Read more
Breaking the Islam Code

Understanding the Soul Questions of Every Muslim

by J.D. Greear ...

World events won’t let North Americans ignore Muslims anymore. Whether those Muslims are villagers in Iraq or neighbors down the street, Breaking the Islam Code offers everyday Christians profound insight into the way Muslims think and feel.J.D. Greear’s ability to communicate challenging heart truth, plus his expertise in Christian and Islamic theology and two years’ experience in a Muslim ... Read more

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World events won’t let North Americans ignore Muslims anymore. Whether those Muslims are villagers in Iraq or neighbors down the street, Breaking the Islam Code offers everyday Christians profound insight into the way Muslims think and feel.J.D. Greear’s ability to communicate challenging heart truth, plus his expertise in Christian and Islamic theology and two years’ experience in a Muslim
... Read more
The Apocryphal Gospels

Edited by Simon Gathercole ...

A new translation of the oldest non-canonical Christian gospelsIn the early years of Christianity, several groups produced 'hidden' or 'apocryphal' gospels, alternative versions of the story of Christ. Sometimes these texts complemented the four canonical gospels of the New Testament, sometimes they subverted them and often they were completely different. Here, in the widest selection of non ... Read more

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A new translation of the oldest non-canonical Christian gospelsIn the early years of Christianity, several groups produced 'hidden' or 'apocryphal' gospels, alternative versions of the story of Christ. Sometimes these texts complemented the four canonical gospels of the New Testament, sometimes they subverted them and often they were completely different. Here, in the widest selection of non
... Read more
"Let No Man Deceive You" ~Jesus

by Don Nordstrom ...

One day, Jesus sat outside the Jewish temple and stunned His disciples with His words. Imagine Jesus is sitting with you now outside the Vatican or your favorite place of worship building. You remark how beautiful it is and where you learned all about religion. Jesus then says, "I say unto you, there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down."If we were His ... Read more

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One day, Jesus sat outside the Jewish temple and stunned His disciples with His words. Imagine Jesus is sitting with you now outside the Vatican or your favorite place of worship building. You remark how beautiful it is and where you learned all about religion. Jesus then says, "I say unto you, there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down."If we were His
... Read more
Quietly Courageous

Leading the Church in a Changing World

by Gil Rendle ...

The changing dynamics of contemporary church life are well-known, but what’s less well-known is how leaders can work most effectively in this new context. In Quietly Courageous, esteemed minister and congregational consultant Gil Rendle offers practical guidance to leaders—both lay and ordained—on leading churches today. Rendle encourages leaders to stop focusing on the past and instead focus ... Read more

$28.99 USD

The changing dynamics of contemporary church life are well-known, but what’s less well-known is how leaders can work most effectively in this new context. In Quietly Courageous, esteemed minister and congregational consultant Gil Rendle offers practical guidance to leaders—both lay and ordained—on leading churches today. Rendle encourages leaders to stop focusing on the past and instead focus
... Read more
Egyptian Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Aswan to Alexandria

by Garry J. Shaw ...

This unique approach to Egyptian mythology takes readers on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths connected to each site.Join Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw on an entertaining tour up the Nile, through a beautiful and fascinating landscape populated with a rich mythology: the stories of Horus, Isis, Osiris, and their enemies and allies in tales of ... Read more

$15.99 USD

This unique approach to Egyptian mythology takes readers on a tour up the Nile, stopping at the most famous monuments and vividly retelling the myths connected to each site.Join Egyptologist Garry J. Shaw on an entertaining tour up the Nile, through a beautiful and fascinating landscape populated with a rich mythology: the stories of Horus, Isis, Osiris, and their enemies and allies in tales of
... Read more
The Growing Edge

by Howard Thurman ...

The Growing Edge is a book of Howard Thurman's sermons. For Thurman, the sermon is an act of worship in which the preacher exposes his spirit and mind as they seek to reveal the spirit of the Living God upon them. Thurman presents his sermons in six sections: Concerning Enemies, Concerning Prayer, Concerning God, Concerning Peace, Concerni... ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The Growing Edge is a book of Howard Thurman's sermons. For Thurman, the sermon is an act of worship in which the preacher exposes his spirit and mind as they seek to reveal the spirit of the Living God upon them. Thurman presents his sermons in six sections: Concerning Enemies, Concerning Prayer, Concerning God, Concerning Peace, Concerni...
... Read more
Girl Meets God

On the Path to a Spiritual Life

by Lauren F. Winner ...

Like most of us, Lauren Winner wants something to believe in. The child of a reform Jewish father and a lapsed Southern Baptist mother, she chose to become an Orthodox Jew. But as she faithfully observes the Sabbath rituals and studies Jewish laws, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Christianity. Taking a courageous step, she leaves behind what she loves and converts. Now the even harder part ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Like most of us, Lauren Winner wants something to believe in. The child of a reform Jewish father and a lapsed Southern Baptist mother, she chose to become an Orthodox Jew. But as she faithfully observes the Sabbath rituals and studies Jewish laws, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Christianity. Taking a courageous step, she leaves behind what she loves and converts. Now the even harder part
... Read more
Before the Flood

The Biblical Flood as a Real Event and How It Changed the Course of Civilization

by Ian Wilson ...

A historian draws on archeological evidence to prove that the flooding of the Black Sea and the resulting diaspora inspired the flood story in Genesis.In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. And the rain was upon the earth forty days and ... Read more

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A historian draws on archeological evidence to prove that the flooding of the Black Sea and the resulting diaspora inspired the flood story in Genesis.In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. And the rain was upon the earth forty days and
... Read more
Red Dynamite

Creationism, Culture Wars, and Anticommunism in America

by Carl R. Weinberg ...

Series series Religion and American Public Life
In Red Dynamite**, Carl R. Weinberg argues that creationism's tenacious hold on American public life depended on culture-war politics inextricably embedded in religion.** Many Christian conservatives were convinced that evolutionary thought promoted immoral and even bestial social, sexual, and political behavior. The "fruits" of subscribing to Darwinism were, in their minds, a dangerous ... Read more

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In Red Dynamite**, Carl R. Weinberg argues that creationism's tenacious hold on American public life depended on culture-war politics inextricably embedded in religion.** Many Christian conservatives were convinced that evolutionary thought promoted immoral and even bestial social, sexual, and political behavior. The "fruits" of subscribing to Darwinism were, in their minds, a dangerous
... Read more

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