A Disabled Apostle

A Disabled Apostle
Author: Soon
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2023-09
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0192885243

Speculation around the health of Paul the Apostle has been present since soon after his death. Recently scholars have understood Paul to be disabled but have been wary of isolating precisely what his disabilities may have been or whether they are important for understanding his writings. This book is the first full-length study of Paul the Apostle and disability. Using insights from contemporary disability studies, Isaac Soon analyses features of Paul's body in his ancient Mediterranean context to understand the ways in which his body was disabled. Focusing on three such ancient disabilities--demonization, circumcision, and short stature--this book draws on a rich variety of ancient evidence, from textual sources and epigraphy, to ancient visual culture, to analyze ancient bodily ideals and the negative cultural effects such 'deviant' persons generated. The book also examines Paul's use of his own disabilities in his letters and shows how disability is not subsidiary to his thought but a central aspect of it. This book also provides scholars with a new method for uncovering previously unrecognized disabilities in the ancient world. Last of all, it critiques the latent ableism in much New Testament scholarship, which assumes that the figures of the early Jesus movement were able-bodied.

Apostles of Reason

Apostles of Reason
Author: Molly Worthen
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2016
Genre: History
ISBN: 0190630515

In Apostles of Reason, Molly Worthen offers a sweeping history of modern American evangelicalism, arguing that the faith has been shaped not by shared beliefs but by battles over the relationship between faith and reason.

Peter the Apostle

Peter the Apostle
Author: Mario DeMatteo
Publisher: BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1424553229

Learn about a true Bible hero like never before. Peter was an ordinary fisherman until his whole world was flipped upside down by one man. For centuries, the prophets foretold the coming of an all-powerful king and holy Messiah of Israel who would free them from the clutches of the evil Roman Empire, restoring peace to God’s chosen people. Little did Peter know, the Messiah of prophecy was real, his name was Jesus, and he chose Peter to be a leader in his revolution. Experience a biblical account of bravery, adventure, miracles, faith, and salvation as you discover Peter the Apostle in this new futuristic graphic story Bible. Looking for new ways to inspire your children to read the Bible? Use a visual language they love and understand: Graphic Novels. Graphic Story Bibles in this series… • are Biblically based • used Scripture references • are a great ministry tool • are helpful for literacy • are in full-color comic book format • have awesome, relatable characters • are action-packed, and • are hard to put down!

Disability and the Way of Jesus

Disability and the Way of Jesus
Author: Bethany McKinney Fox
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2019-05-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0830872388

What does healing mean for people with disabilities? Bridging biblical studies, ethics, and disability studies with the work of practitioners, Bethany McKinney Fox examines healing narratives in their biblical and cultural contexts. This theologically grounded and winsomely practical resource helps us more fully understand what Jesus does as he heals and how he points the way for relationships with people with disabilities.

Disability in Mission

Disability in Mission
Author: David Deuel
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 168307288X

Disability in Mission: The Church’s Hidden Treasure outlines a radical change in approaches to missiology, missions, and praxis for the twenty-first-century global cultural context. It explores a pattern whereby God works powerfully in missions through disability and not in spite of it. No matter what our disability or vulnerability may be, God can use us; and if the body of Christ is supportive, people with disability can be effective agents of transformation in the mission field. Via a number of case studies of people with disabilities who are involved in missions, and with robust biblical and missiological justification, this book examines the role of those with disability in missions. Includes a foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada Introduction by Nathan G. John 1. Disability and Biblical Weakness by David C. Deuel 2. Moses, Messenger of Weakness by David C. Deuel 3. Kingdom Impact through Weakness and Disability by Bonnie Baker Armistead 4. Unformed yet Ordained by J. M. Paul 5. Called and Equipped through Paraplegia by Barry Funnell 6. Paul the Leper and Olive the Servant by David C. Deuel 7. Being a Mission Partner with Disability in Kenya by Paul Lindoewood 8. People with Disabilities on Short-Term Mission by Jeff McNair 9. Weak to Weaker: For Children with Disabilities across the Globe by Natalie Flickner 10. Deciding to Go on Mission with Disability by Justin Reimer 11. Mission Possible: The Role of Member Care in Mobilizing Workers with Disabilities by Deanna Richey Conclusion: Disability and Mission: For His Glory by Nathan G. John

The Apostle

The Apostle
Author: Brad Thor
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2010-05-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 141658658X

A new administration and a new approach to dealing with America's enemies have left covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath without a job. But when American doctor Julia Gallo is kidnapped in Afghanistan, the terms of her ransom leave the president with only one course of action. Every politician has a secret. And when the daughter of a politically connected family is kidnapped abroad, America's new president will agree to anything--even a deadly and ill-advised rescue plan--in order to keep his secret hidden. But when covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath is assigned to infiltrate one of the world's most notorious prisons and free the man the kidnappers demand as ransom, he quickly learns that there is much more to the operation than anyone dares to admit. As the subterfuge is laid bare, Harvath must examine his own career of ruthlessly hunting down and killing terrorists and decide if he has what it takes to help one of the world's worst go free.

Mary, Mother of Apostles

Mary, Mother of Apostles
Author: Giuseppe Forlai
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2018-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9780819849748

This book leads readers deeper in their Marian devotion showing them how Mary wants to form Jesus in us so that we can give Jesus to the world.

Pray Big

Pray Big
Author: Alistair Begg
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2019-05-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1784983373

Inspiration from the Apostle Paul on how to pray bold, exciting prayers. Inspiration from the Apostle Paul on how to pray bold, exciting prayers. So many of us struggle with prayer. Many books have been written on the subject and there’s a reason for that. Prayer comes hard to most of us, in most seasons. And when we do pray, we often don't know what to say. What is it that my Father loves to hear about? What are the best things I could pray for my family, my church, and myself? This short book by renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg combines warmth, clarity, humour, and practicality as he examines Paul’s prayers for his friends in the church in Ephesus. Paul clearly enjoyed prayer, and was excited about it. He expected his Father in heaven to hear what he said, and to act in other people’s lives accordingly. The truths that underpin and shape his prayers will motivate us to pray and set us an example. So be inspired by the Apostle Paul to pray bigger and better prayers as we look to our heavenly Father to do more than all we ask or imagine!