Christianity: sacred texts and revered writings

What if everything you think you know about Jesus is wrong?

From Mimesis to Myth traces the transformation of a Greek account of the life of Cyprian of Carthage into the legendary tale of Cyprian of Antioch as a means of exploring how late antique Christian authors and audiences interpreted the fictional qualities of hagiographic narratives.

Find transformation not in more religious activity but by deeper spiritual awakening through daily immersion in ScriptureWhile much of the New Testament concerns itself with the general spread of the gospel, James offers us something of an advanced course in discipleship.

Find transformation not in more religious activity but by deeper spiritual awakening through daily immersion in ScriptureWhile much of the New Testament concerns itself with the general spread of the gospel, James offers us something of an advanced course in discipleship.

From Mimesis to Myth traces the transformation of a Greek account of the life of Cyprian of Carthage into the legendary tale of Cyprian of Antioch as a means of exploring how late antique Christian authors and audiences interpreted the fictional qualities of hagiographic narratives.

A life cannot make itself new by trying harder.

In a world filled with uncertainty, one truth remains unshakable: hope anchored in God never fails.

To understand the New Testament well, it is important to study the larger world surrounding it, and one of the primary avenues for this exploration is through reading related ancient texts, a daunting task for scholars and novices alike given the sheer size of the ancient literary corpora.

To understand the New Testament well, it is important to study the larger world surrounding it, and one of the primary avenues for this exploration is through reading related ancient texts, a daunting task for scholars and novices alike given the sheer size of the ancient literary corpora.

Concerned by the ever-widening chasm between Paul and Reformation theology, Forensic Apocalyptic Theology is a thorough and innovative examination of the mature work of Karl Barth in relationship to the question of Paul and the Protestant doctrine of justification.

In this study, Sarah Harding examines Paul’s anthropology from the perspective of eschatology, concluding that the apostle’s view of humans is a function of his belief that the cosmos evolves through distinct aeons in progress toward its telos.

Recovering the Church's Classical Approach to Biblical InterpretationFor nearly 1,700 years, the church read Scripture through four interwoven lenses--literal, allegorical, tropological, and anagogical--known as the quadriga.

Some truths cannot be carried by quick encouragement.

In this study, Sarah Harding examines Paul’s anthropology from the perspective of eschatology, concluding that the apostle’s view of humans is a function of his belief that the cosmos evolves through distinct aeons in progress toward its telos.

Concerned by the ever-widening chasm between Paul and Reformation theology, Forensic Apocalyptic Theology is a thorough and innovative examination of the mature work of Karl Barth in relationship to the question of Paul and the Protestant doctrine of justification.

'Raw, honest and beautiful' Roshni Radia - Editorial Manager, Audiobooks at SpotifyAS SHARED ON TIKTOKWhen Laura and Devon sat down to plan their honeymoon, Castellina in Chianti, Italy, was the obvious destination.

Romans 6 is one of the most important texts on Christian living, conversion, and baptism, and it is foundational for Christian ethics.

In this brilliant culmination of his seminal Powers Trilogy, now reissued in a twenty-fifth anniversary edition, Walter Wink explores the problem of evil today and how it relates to the New Testament concept of principalities and powers.

In this brilliant culmination of his seminal Powers Trilogy, now reissued in a twenty-fifth anniversary edition, Walter Wink explores the problem of evil today and how it relates to the New Testament concept of principalities and powers.

';When the great God gave His Son He gave God Himself.

This edition of Mar Jacob of Sarug's (d.

A Women's Bible Study on Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel--and What They Still Teach Us About Living Our CallingMatriarchs is a Bible study by Paige Allen--executive pastor, MDiv graduate, and author of He Knows Your Name--that examines the lives of the four Matriarchs of Genesis: Sarah, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel.

Across the history of Christianity, Pauls letters have been mined for doctrines like original sin and the "e;Fall"e; of Adam or for arguing that justification is by faith, not by works.

Across the history of Christianity, Pauls letters have been mined for doctrines like original sin and the "e;Fall"e; of Adam or for arguing that justification is by faith, not by works.

Bhagavad Gita is not an ancient scripture to be read and forgotten.

Warum erhört Gott manche Gebete, andere nicht?

God is not made safer by making Him smaller.

Christian hope is not a way to soften hard things.

Before a faithful step can be taken, God is already there.

Faith can grow thin when God is treated as distant from the places where life is most exposed.

Some promises are not held by perfect understanding.

God's kindness is not fragile.

When faith has to live inside darkness, delay, weakness, and loss, easy comfort is not enough.

A restless life does not need a thinner comfort.

Praise becomes honest when Christ is seen clearly.

At the heart of this collection of essays is a central question: how can humanistic education in faith-based institutions contribute to human flourishing within secular societies?

Leading contemporary Episcopal theologians, both established figures andemerging voices, reflect on the vocation of theology from their unique perspectives.

The Hayford Bible Handbook continues to offer charismatic and Pentecostal Christians a major reference tool that provides easy access to a wealth of biblical and practical information.

This book describes some of the major psychological processes that underpin various biblical stories and some of the theological speculation to which they have given rise.

This book describes some of the major psychological processes that underpin various biblical stories and some of the theological speculation to which they have given rise.

Remain steadfast in your love for Christ with wisdom from Charles Spurgeon, the prince of preachersThrough Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation, in encouragements, warnings, and visions of the future, the church in every region was urged to remain steadfast in its love for Christto see Jesus as their great hope.

Remain steadfast in your love for Christ with wisdom from Charles Spurgeon, the prince of preachersThrough Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation, in encouragements, warnings, and visions of the future, the church in every region was urged to remain steadfast in its love for Christto see Jesus as their great hope.

Jack Shechter offers a detailed clarification of the ideational development within each of the tenets that flow from the Oneness of God that is the core of the monotheistic idea as it has evolved over the centuries.

Ephrem the Syrian was one of the founding voices in Syriac literature.

At the heart of this collection of essays is a central question: how can humanistic education in faith-based institutions contribute to human flourishing within secular societies?

Jack Shechter offers a detailed clarification of the ideational development within each of the tenets that flow from the Oneness of God that is the core of the monotheistic idea as it has evolved over the centuries.

This book scrutinizes the 39 parables attributed to Jesus in the Gospels.

Ephrem the Syrian was one of the founding voices in Syriac literature.

A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story.

A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story.