Best Religion Encyclopedias
NEW Anniversary Edition of Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps and Timelines, Volume 1 covers over 200 Bible topics and features MORE pages, 6 EXTRA topics, updated information, and a bonus 24' fold-out on Jesus' Family Tree. This stunning, easy-to-understand reference book still provides the same full-color, REPRODUCIBLE Bible charts and overviews that made the original a favorite, but in an easier-to-use, updated format! 6 NEW pamphlets on popular Bible topics, including Psalms 23, Lord's Prayer, Twelve Tribes of Israel, and more. Psalm 23 Tabernacle Ark of the Covenant Archaeology & the Bible (50 Proofs of the Old Testament Solomon's Temple Names of God The Ten Commandments and You 100 Well-Known Old Testament Events The Creation The Exodus. Heroes of the Faith: Hebrews 11 The Twelve Disciples 1 Corinthians 13: The Love Chapter The Armor of God The Fruit of the Spirit 100 Well-Known Events from Acts to Revelation. Especially for the visual learner, this book is a real treat. From full-color maps of Bible lands, to summaries of every book in the Bible, to lists of key people and events, including an outline of Jesus' life and information about each of the disciples, to theological beliefs across the religious spectrum, this volume is a treasure of teaching aids.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This was a Christmas gift for a family member, and he has used the book every day since receiving it and can't say enough good things about it!"
"I love this book."
"In fact I bought one for a friend and they love it too."
"Incredible book to use when studying the Bible."
"I love this book."
"So good I purchased several and gave them to some of my friends."
"This is such a good book."
"bought for father in law he says its a great read."
This handsome new edition of the authoritative English translation of the Aramaic (Syriac) Old and New Testaments--the language of Jesus--clarifies difficult passages and offers fresh insight on the Bible's message. George M. Lamsa brings to this work a lifetime of scholarship and translation of the Eastern manuscripts of the Bible.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I give this bible 5 stars cause it exposes that the bible has been tampered with... All bible believers must have this bible in their collection..."
"Able to write Book needed and immediately go to it."
"good for daily Bible reading, needed the old King James, but this one is good."
"Wish the type was larger but the translation is closer to the original."
"One of my favorite features is being able to take notes, highlight text and there is a Bible dictionary."
"but not good for church when u turn to a lot of verses."
"I love how you can easily and quickly get to a bible verse especially when you are in church and the pastor is moving fast."
"Had one of these given to me years ago and it was starting to come apart."
In this stunning volume, the incomparable team of Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda take us to Ra-Atum’s land in Ancient Egypt; above the Grecian clouds to Zeus’s Mount Olympus; up to Norse god Odin’s frozen north; to the Far East, where the Jade Emperor sits in the heavens; into the wilds of Oceania, where Pele’s volcanic rage simmers below the earth; and to many more lands and times, all rich with sacred myths and legends. Some of these pop-ups reveal even smaller flaps in a kind of nested-doll-like series of diminishing size.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Storylines are great, however I wish the Abrahamic God of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity was included, as the mythology is very similar, and is a great teaching tool in developing critical thinking skills in young people."
"The paper engineering is fantastic. Seriously, I have never seen paper do the things it can do until I opened this book. The colors and stories that accompany the book are also very fascinating."
"Each spread is a lavish display of technological creativity, while at the same time imparting facts and intriguing information with the text. See other favorites here: Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the GalaxyCinderella: A Pop-Up Fairy Tale The Jungle Book: A Pop-Up Adventure (Classic Collectible Pop-Ups)A Pop-up Book of Nursery Rhymes (Limited Edition): A Classic Collectible Pop-Up."
"We've bought The Little Mermaid and Star Wars in the same style and they are all incredibly well done."
"A rambunctious child could easily bend the paper which could possibly cause some of the pop-ups to fail to fold back in properly, causing even more damage. For example, there’s a mansion pop-up in the Fairies volume that will fail to fold back in if a paper tab is resting on the wrong side of another tab (they are not glued or attached in any way and it’s easy to bump it and move it to the wrong side)."
"A great pop up book."
"It is bigger and more beautiful than I expected, really a work of art."
"I strongly suggest thoroughly inspecting any pop-up book before giving, as they sometimes need "teasing" (unstuck from where they should not be stuck) or re-glued (double-side tape works well too)."
Best Mythology & Folklore Encyclopedias
Expanded and revised, this comprehensive guide features magical uses of over 400 herbs and plants from all parts of the world.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is an amazing book."
"Another exemplary book from one of the greatest!"
"Scott Cunningham is the best!"
"I recently got back into the hobby of gardening again."
"Love the book but mine came a bit damaged 😕 5stars for the book."
"Very interesting book, learned a lot about herbs and what they can do."
"I used it for research."
"No writing in the book whatsoever!!"
Best Religious Reference
Wiccans celebrate and share many of the same beliefs our ancestors held, with practices that honor the old ways while being compatible with contemporary life. The divine is worshipped as both masculine and feminine, with a focus on balance and harmony with Nature, and a recognition of the magical power inherent in the Universe as well as in ourselves. Whether you're just looking to learn more about the Wiccan way of life, or you want to start practicing Wicca yourself, you will have a solid understanding of the essence of Wicca after reading this book: The history of Wicca: its modern foundations as well as its ancient inspirations An introduction to the God and Goddess and their multiple aspects The Wiccan holidays of the Wheel of the Year: the Sabbats and the Esbats Core elements of Wiccan ritual, including an overview of ritual tools Principles of magic—both ancient and modern An overview of Wiccan covens, circles, and solitary practice Example ritual and spellwork suitable for beginners Sample tables of correspondence identifying the magical properties of selected colors, crystals, herbs and oils. Lisa is very unbiased, and uses a very practical approach in her books, which I absolutely love! -- Amazon Customer "Lisa's style is easy to read, packed with information that is usable and actionable. My sister and I love Chamberlain's books and recommend them to any beginner searching for knowledge!!" Although I am no longer a beginner, I still learned a great deal from this book and I really love how the author kept reinforcing how personal and flexible this path is." -- Jessica Kruzinski, Good Reads "As a fledgling Wiccan/Witch, I found Lisa's book to be very concise and simple. The author provides straightforward descriptions of the major points of Wicca, while making it absolutely clear that there is no one true way."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A great start for an amazing journey."
"This book was amazing I am the type that hasn’t picked up a book in a very long time."
"As I commented ive always been curious about Wiccan."
"This was a very useful tool to help me understand the basics."
"Great book alot of information."
"Good beginner Wiccan book, but pretty much the same as all other Wicca for beginners books."
"As a true beginner following the Pagan path it was well worth reading this book cover to cover."
Best New Testament Meditations
Are you sometimes perplexed with Jesus’s teaching? He's a brilliant, compassionate, and thoughtful communicator who presents the truth of Scripture in a fresh, relevant, and persuasive way."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This came at the perfect time - God is good like that - a time when infwlt the Holy Spirit prodding me and teaching me the truths of dying to myself."
"Daily I struggle with being willing to die to my selfish desires so that I can live more alive in Christ."
"This book is incredible!!"
"This should be a MUST READ for all people of faith It explains what is coming, what you should be doing to prepare and what to expect."
"This book was fantastic."
"This book made me think, not in a new way, but a reflective one."
"Challenging, thought provoking, entertaining, funny .....most of all!"
Best Christian Bible Study Guides
NEW Anniversary Edition of Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps and Timelines, Volume 1 covers over 200 Bible topics and features MORE pages, 6 EXTRA topics, updated information, and a bonus 24' fold-out on Jesus' Family Tree. This stunning, easy-to-understand reference book still provides the same full-color, REPRODUCIBLE Bible charts and overviews that made the original a favorite, but in an easier-to-use, updated format! 6 NEW pamphlets on popular Bible topics, including Psalms 23, Lord's Prayer, Twelve Tribes of Israel, and more. Psalm 23 Tabernacle Ark of the Covenant Archaeology & the Bible (50 Proofs of the Old Testament Solomon's Temple Names of God The Ten Commandments and You 100 Well-Known Old Testament Events The Creation The Exodus. Heroes of the Faith: Hebrews 11 The Twelve Disciples 1 Corinthians 13: The Love Chapter The Armor of God The Fruit of the Spirit 100 Well-Known Events from Acts to Revelation. Especially for the visual learner, this book is a real treat. From full-color maps of Bible lands, to summaries of every book in the Bible, to lists of key people and events, including an outline of Jesus' life and information about each of the disciples, to theological beliefs across the religious spectrum, this volume is a treasure of teaching aids.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This was a Christmas gift for a family member, and he has used the book every day since receiving it and can't say enough good things about it!"
"I love this book."
"In fact I bought one for a friend and they love it too."
"Incredible book to use when studying the Bible."
"I love this book."
"So good I purchased several and gave them to some of my friends."
"This is such a good book."
"bought for father in law he says its a great read."
Best Gnosticism
The compilation of ancient manuscripts that constitute The Nag Hammadi Scriptures is a discovery that challenges everything we thought we knew about the early Christian church, ancient Judaism, and Greco-Roman religions. This is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of fourth-century Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in significance.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I realize that there are other approaches to translation - but this is the one that I feel best serves both the original author and the reader. It is clear from the introduction - and on every following page - that Dr. Meyer's primary commitment was to making the Nag Hammadi library palatable to modern readers - rather than presenting the text accurately. This is demonstrated throughout - and, to give credit, and least Dr. Meyer and the other translators make no excuses for their choices. Putting in something that isn't there, based on a sense of the "spirit" of a text is, by definition compromising accuracy. To give credit - again - where deserved - many notes to mention that the translators have changed the clear meaning of the text. But, too often, the notes are simply Dr. Meyer's digressions on other similar mythologies which may or may not have any relevance to the text. But, since it was published before Gnosticism became hip - and profitable - the original translation demonstrates a clear and consistent commitment to the text."
"Perhaps it is the lesser quality paper they use to keep costs down that prevents the use of darker ink. Note about the content: This book will revise your beliefs on everything you thought you knew."
"enjoyed what I have read so far."
"it should be enough to say it is an interesting read."
"Enthralling and fascinating reading."
Best Urantia
The Urantia Book is a perennial spiritual best seller that belongs in the spiritual book section of all bookstores. Parts I and II. God, the inhabited universes, life after death, angels and other beings, the war in heaven. God , God is the source and destiny of all that is good and beautiful and true. The Origin of Human Life , The universe is not an accident... (p. 53) The universe of universes is the work of God and the dwelling place of his diverse creatures. The Purpose of Life , There is in the mind of God a plan which embraces every creature of all his vast domains, and this plan is an eternal purpose of boundless opportunity, unlimited progress, and endless life. Life after Death , God’s love is universal He is not willing that any should perish.” (p. 39) Your short sojourn on Urantia [Earth] is only a single link, the very first in the long chain that is to stretch across universes and through the eternal ages.
Find Best Price at AmazonBest Christian Book of Common Prayer
This handsome NEW edition of the Book of Common Prayer is perfect for the cost-conscious gift giver - even if the recipient is you!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A handsome addition to worship preparation and participation."
"We use the Book of Common Prayer daily."
"Purchased as a gift."
"This is great for daily use!"
"Lost copy in move so needed a replacement."
"Excellent for those who are learning."
"I ordered this because of what it is."
"This is the Chapel size of the BOCP."