Best Old Testament Criticism & Interpretation
The Jewish Study Bible, Second Edition, is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Hebrew Bible. Using the Jewish Publication Society translation, the books of the Jewish canon are presented in their traditional order: Torah (the five books of Moses); Nevi'im (the major and minor prophets); and Kethuvim (the other writings).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"And the footnotes are a life saver for people unfamiliar with scripture or for people who want to have a little bit more background on what their reading."
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Your greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn't chase. In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day is inspired by one of the most obscure yet courageous acts recorded in Scripture, a blessed and audacious act that left no regrets: “Benaiah chased a lion down into a pit. Praise for In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: “A thoughtful and energetic leader, Mark Batterson presses us to consider how we live out our faith in the world around us. Mark’s genuine warmth and sincerity spill over into his communication, combining an intense love for his community with a passionate desire to see them living the life God dreams for them. In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day helps us make sense of this beautiful mess we call life.” -Lindy Lowry, Editor, Outreach magazine “Mark Batterson is down-to-earth and humble—yet constantly pushes me to grow.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"It challenges Christians to chase after their dreams and, with faith in God, to go out on a limb and live those dreams He has given us."
"I had read Batterson's second book first it was given to me."
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For Hemingway fans The Complete Short Stories is an invaluable treasury. Arthur Waldhorn, City Coll., Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Some are proof that he was not the unfeeling great white hunter some have made him out to be."
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"Very nice edition, with, of course, great stories."
"In Hemingway's short stories he is able to elicit drama, emotion and despair in few words and unsaid words."
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Best Old Testament Biographies
Now, in The Emmaus Code , Limbaugh unlocks the mysteries of the Old Testament and reveals hints of Jesus Christ's arrival through all thirty-nine Old Testament books. In The Emmaus Code , Limbaugh reveals: How hints of Christ permeate the Old Testament's account of creation. How the Old Testament prophets repeatedly foretold Jesus' arrival. How the numerous covenants between God and the Israelites culminate in Jesus Christ. How the exodus story is loaded with Christian imagery. Why the Old Testament is an indispensable guide for understanding all the events of the New Testament. The Old Testament is not daunting when you have the right guide.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Over the past two decades I’ve read few books which have better summarized the Bible’s underlying redemptive theme than David Limbaugh’s, The Emmaus Code: Finding Jesus in the Old Testament. I really like how Mr. Limbaugh first lays out the big picture of Old Testament history so that his readers can then overlay individual books of the Bible and then finally the specific messianic prophecies in a manner which really brought out their context. This big picture approach allowed me to see how each part of YHWH's redemptive plan worked its way through the Biblical ages and found its ultimate fulfillment at Calvary. This book will strengthen your faith and comfort your heart in the knowledge that YHWH loves you and that from the very beginning of time He has had a plan to redeem all mankind through the promised Messiah Yeshua."
"A book about Jesus that convinces the reader that His story is rooted and predicted in the Old Testament."
"But once you grasp the flow of Old Testament history, you’ll be better prepared to delve more deeply into the theological concepts.”. The Emmaus Code helps you grasp the flow of Old Testament history, and highlights that Jesus is the theme of the entire Bible, from Genesis 1:1 to maps. The New Testament is strikingly clear that He affirmed the Old Testament is all about Him. Once you acknowledge that, your understanding and reverence for the Bible will greatly increase.”. Dr. Norman Geisler (a man who has written more than eighty books) has said that “in the Old Testament Christ is concealed; in the New Testament Christ is revealed.” Limbaugh amplifies that truth and points out that, “With the benefit of [the New Testament], we can see truths in Scriptures that weren’t evident to people in Old Testament times. Based on these revelations we understand those Scriptures in an entirely new light—we can see Christ on every page of the Old Testament as well as the New.”. This approach to discover the overarching theme of the Bible reminds me of an approach Corrie ten Boom took after hiding and saving many Jews during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. So if you’ve ever struggled to understand the unifying theme of the Old Testament and its relevance to your life today, The Emmaus Code will enlighten you. It starts with a defense and overview of the Old Testament, and then shows how Christ is woven through every book of the Old Testament."
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Best Jewish Sacred Writings
The history of the Fallen Angels is sewn tightly together using such books as Enoch, Jasher, Jubilees, The Book of Giants, The War Scrolls, and many others. - - - This volume, containing The First Book of Enoch (The Ethiopic Book of Enoch), The Second Book of Enoch (The Slavonic Secrets of Enoch), The Third Book of Enoch (The Hebrew Book of Enoch), and The Book of Fallen Angels, The Watchers, and the Origins of Evil. Look for other books by Joseph Lumpkin such as the Book of Jasher, The Book of Jubilees, Lost Books of the Bible, Banned from the Bible, and the Encyclopedia of Lost and Rejected Scriptures. Dr. Lumpkin has appeared on Radio, Television, and Internet shows as a guest speaker on subjects of Fallen Angels, Church History, Religion, Theology, The Sacred Feminine, and the Axial Age.
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"The book of Enoch will not take you away from the bible but actually confirms it I dont know why they ever took it out of the bible it explains alot of questions people might have on Giants and the nephilim angels and stuff."
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Best Hebrew Bible
With over 2 million copies sold, Phillip Keller?s beloved contemporary classic spans the decades with its uplifting insights on Psalm 23.
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"This clearly written and helpful guide to a deeper understanding of the 23rd Psalm is truly a gift for those desiring a strengthened understanding of our Shepherd and His caring for us."
"Mr. Keller has an understanding of the 23rd Psalm and uses the knowledge he has gained from being a shepherd to explain the meaning behind David's writing which is meaningful for us today."
"I have known about this book for a long time but never bought it."
"It is a great guide to show what the heart of God is like and how much He, the Good shepherd, really cares for his people the sheep."
"I am the devotional leader for a small men's group and have been using this book as the template for our devotions for the past few months. I recommend the book "A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23" to anyone seeking the heart of our Father and our precious Shepherd."
"Phillip Keller does a remarkable job analyzing Psalm 23 and the importance of learning how to be content in life."
Best New Testament Criticism & Interpretation
Now, in The Prodigal God , Keller takes his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity and uses the parable of the prodigal son to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation. Praise for Timothy Keller and The Prodigal God. "The insights Tim Keller has about the two individuals in the story, and about the heart of God who loves them both, wrecked me afresh. In this book, Timothy Keller shows us something of how this story actually reveals the heart of God, and, if we read it carefully, our own hearts. "When it comes to the gospel of Jesus Christ, Timothy Keller is simply brilliant."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"But in his book Tim shows that in the original context Jesus meant for the elder son to play a much bigger role than the church has historically recognized."
"I found this book very interesting and I recommend it to anybody who maybe curious why the oldest son, who stayed home, was wrong in his actions."
"Great thought provoking book for individual or group study."
"Yet Dr Keller's depiction of Jesus message in the parable, and in its larger context, is true to Jesus' message of grace and truth: who we are, and how amazing is God's love toward us."
"In "The Prodigal God," Timothy Keller gives the familiar parable of The Prodigal Son a closer examination."
"This is a terrific study that I've found can be uncomfortable for us "comfortable" Christians but is well worth the time you may spend in introspection and prayer."
"In this book he talks about the lost sons."
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Best Christian Bible Exegesis & Hermeneutics
No other study Bible does such a thorough job of explaining the historical context, unfolding the meaning of the text, and making it practical for your life. 125-page concordance, including people and places More than 20,000 study notes, charts, maps, outlines, and articles from Dr. John MacArthur Overview of Theology Index to Key Bible Doctrines 9-point type size. For more details about John MacArthur and his Bible-teaching resources, contact Grace to You at 800-55-GRACE or gty.org.
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