Weird & Gross Bible Stuff

Weird & Gross Bible Stuff
Author: Rick Osborne
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780310704843

A light-hearted, illustrated look at Bible stories that feature such things as boils, John eating locusts, and bones coming to life, plus ideas for how to apply the lessons learned to one's own life.

The Lost Books of the Bible and The Forgotten Books of Eden

The Lost Books of the Bible and The Forgotten Books of Eden
Author: Rutherford Hayes Platt
Publisher: Nelson Bibles
Total Pages: 660
Release: 1927
Genre: Apocryphal books
ISBN:

Presented here are two volumes of apocryphal writings reflecting the life and time of the Old and New Testaments. Stories told by contemporary fiction writers of historical Bible times in fascinating and beautiful style.

Canaan and Israel in Antiquity: A Textbook on History and Religion

Canaan and Israel in Antiquity: A Textbook on History and Religion
Author: K. L. Noll
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2013-03-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567182584

This comprehensive classic textbook represents the most recent approaches to the biblical world by surveying Palestine's social, political, economic, religious and ecological changes from Palaeolithic to Roman eras. Designed for beginners with little knowledge of the ancient world, and with copious illustrations and charts, it explains how and why academic study of the past is undertaken, as well as the differences between historical and theological scholarship and the differences between ancient and modern genres of history writing. Classroom tested chapters emphasize the authenticity of the Bible as a product of an ancient culture, and the many problems with the biblical narrative as a historical source. Neither "maximalist" nor "minimalist'" it is sufficiently general to avoid confusion and to allow the assignment of supplementary readings such as biblical narratives and ancient Near Eastern texts. This new edition has been fully revised, incorporating new graphics and English translations of Near Eastern inscriptions. New material on the religiously diverse environment of Ancient Israel taking into account the latest archaeological discussions brings this book right up to date.

The Visio Pauli and the Gnostic Apocalypse of Paul

The Visio Pauli and the Gnostic Apocalypse of Paul
Author: Jan N. Bremmer
Publisher: Peeters Publishers
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9789042918511

The Visio Pauli and the Gnostic Apocalypse of Paul is the first modern collection of studies on the most important aspects of the Visio Pauli, the most popular early Christian apocalypse in the Middle Ages. The volume starts with a short study of the textual traditions of the Visio Pauli, its Jewish and early Christian traditions as well as its influence on later literature, such as Dante. This is followed by studies of the Prologue, the four rivers of Eden, the place of the Ocean, the relation between body and soul, the image of hell and its punishments, and the connection with fantastic literature. Finally, a codicological, comparative, and textual re-evaluation of the Coptic translation attempts to correct earlier errors and to rehabilitate the value and interest of this long neglected version of the Visio Pauli. The book is concluded with a study of the earthly tribunal in the fourth heaven of the Gnostic Apocalypse of Paul. As has become customary, the volume is rounded off by an extensive bibliography of the Visio Pauli and the Gnostic Apocalypse of Paul and a detailed index.

Christ in the Gospel

Christ in the Gospel
Author: Joseph B. Frey
Publisher: TAN Books
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2015
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1618908405

Live the Gospel from a disciple’s point of view! Inspired by the words of the Gospels, and updated and arranged for daily reading, Christ in the Gospel is an indispensable pocket devotional. Designed specifically to bring Christ into your busy life, each day features Our Lord’s words as well as a how to incorporate them into your daily life.

The Evolution of God

The Evolution of God
Author: Robert Wright
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2009-06-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0316053279

In this sweeping narrative that takes us from the Stone Age to the Information Age, Robert Wright unveils an astonishing discovery: there is a hidden pattern that the great monotheistic faiths have followed as they have evolved. Through the prisms of archaeology, theology, and evolutionary psychology, Wright's findings overturn basic assumptions about Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and are sure to cause controversy. He explains why spirituality has a role today, and why science, contrary to conventional wisdom, affirms the validity of the religious quest. And this previously unrecognized evolutionary logic points not toward continued religious extremism, but future harmony. Nearly a decade in the making, The Evolution of God is a breathtaking re-examination of the past, and a visionary look forward.

On the Reliability of the Old Testament

On the Reliability of the Old Testament
Author: K. A. Kitchen
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 685
Release: 2006-06-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802803962

Draws upon a wide range of historical sources to examine the factuality of the Old Testament, arguing that the Bible's stories are firmly based on fact and refuting evidence from modern scholars who claim otherwise.

Stuff Christians Like

Stuff Christians Like
Author: Jon Acuff
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0310110122

Using the same humor and honesty that galvanized more than a million online readers from more than 200 countries, speaker Jon Acuff brings his insightful take on Christianity to the book world with this new edition of Stuff Christians Like. Do you constantly find yourself towing the fine line between praying before certain types of meals and not others? This book is for you. Have you fallen in love on a mission trip, just to break up when you get home? This book is for you. Are you a unicorn of purity who ranks honeymoon sex slightly higher than the second coming of Christ? Guess what – this book is for you, too. It’s time to shake off Somber Christian Syndrome and embrace the quirks of being a member of God’s kingdom. This book will teach you how to: Break up with your small group Subtly find out if your new Christian friends drink beer too Recognize the shame grenade that is a Jesus Juke Avoid a prayer handholding faux pas Say something Christian-y without looking like a snake handler From prayer shot blocks to metro worship leaders, no stone is left unturned in this hilarious look at faith. “I never knew how much I needed Jesus until I found out I was judging people who use the table of contents in their Bible. This book saved me from looking like a bad Christian.” – Sister Mary Francis, Rhode Island. “It’s such a time saver to know that my Chick-fil-a from the drive-thru comes pre-blessed. I always knew I was making the right choice by choosing the Lord’s chicken.” – Dave L., South Carolina.

The Year of Living Biblically

The Year of Living Biblically
Author: A. J. Jacobs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2008-09-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0743291484

The bestselling author of The Know-It-All takes on history's most influential book.

What's That Funny Look on Your Faith?

What's That Funny Look on Your Faith?
Author: Cuyler Black
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2006
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0310813972

A Far Side-type comic romp through the Bible, the first collection of Inherit the Mirth cartoons by Cuyler Black."