Addictions a Banquet in the Grave

Addictions a Banquet in the Grave
Author: Edward T. Welch
Publisher: New Growth Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2012-01-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1936768135

What is the basic point of this book? Theology makes a difference. The basic theology for addictions is that the root problem goes deeper than our genetic makeup. Addictions are ultimately a disorder of worship. Will we worship ourselves and our own desires or will we worship the true God?

Jesus the Bridegroom

Jesus the Bridegroom
Author: Phillip J. Long
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2013-11-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1620329573

Did Jesus claim to be the "bridegroom"? If so, what did he mean by this claim? When Jesus says that the wedding guests should not fast "while the bridegroom is with them" (Mark 2:19), he is claiming to be a bridegroom by intentionally alluding to a rich tradition from the Hebrew Bible. By eating and drinking with "tax collectors and other sinners," Jesus was inviting people to join him in celebrating the eschatological banquet. While there is no single text in the Hebrew Bible or the literature of the Second Temple Period which states the "messiah is like a bridegroom," the elements for such a claim are present in several texts in Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Hosea. By claiming that his ministry was an ongoing wedding celebration he signaled the end of the Exile and the restoration of Israel to her position as the Lord's beloved wife. This book argues that Jesus combined the tradition of an eschatological banquet with a marriage metaphor in order to describe the end of the Exile as a wedding banquet.

The Banquet

The Banquet
Author: Ronald James Mahler
Publisher: Castle Quay Books
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2018-10-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1988928044

In the Luke 14 Parable of the Great Banquet Jesus taught that a celebration unlike any other in all human history- a Great Banquet also known as the Wedding Feast of the Lamb- has been planned and is being prepared in heaven at this very moment. At the end of human history this banquet will be thrown for all who have responded to God’s RSVP. The magnitude and size of this banquet are incomprehensible. It will include all the people of faith of all history- the patriarchs, prophets, and apostles; the most infamous of saved sinners to the most insignificant of saints- the very least whom society had forgotten and discarded. The RSVP invitation list is growing daily but the questions is “How does one respond? “Who will be there?” How do we qualify? This award-winning book will tell you how as it motivates you with in-depth descriptions of the celebration. All the Old and New Testament accounts of this celebration are covered in depth. Jesus will be there! The optimal question is: are you Kingdom-bound and Banquet-ready?

Jesus

Jesus
Author: Leith Anderson
Publisher: Bethany House
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2006-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0764202707

An expanded retelling of the life of Jesus, including all the details from the Gospels in chronological order, the geopolitical scene, the historical and cultural setting, and the likely emotions and motives of those who interacted with Him. Here is a great introduction to the greatest man who ever lived for those who don't know much about Him, and a fascinating read for those who have grown up in the church and are very familiar with the Gospel accounts. Leith Anderson's conversational storytelling style makes the book appealing to a wide range of audiences and ages.

Come to the Banquet

Come to the Banquet
Author: Richard Allen Bodey
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group (MI)
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1998
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780801090578

Few words in Scripture are more central to Christian life and devotion. In Come to the Banquet, messages from twenty noted preachers are brought together to deepen our insight into the Lord's Supper.

"The Poor, the Crippled, the Blind, and the Lame"

Author: Louise A. Gosbell
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2018-08-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 316155132X

The New Testament gospels feature numerous social exchanges between Jesus and people with various physical and sensory disabilities. Despite this, traditional biblical scholarship has not seen these people as agents in their own right but existing only to highlight the actions of Jesus as a miracle worker. In this study, Louise A. Gosbell uses disability as a lens through which to explore a number of these passages anew. Using the cultural model of disability as the theoretical basis, she explores the way that the gospel writers, as with other writers of the ancient world, used the language of disability as a means of understanding, organising, and interpreting the experiences of humanity. Her investigation highlights the ways in which the gospel writers reinforce and reflect, as well as subvert, culturally-driven constructions of disability in the ancient world.

Stations of the Banquet

Stations of the Banquet
Author: Cathy C. Campbell
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2003
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780814629383

A Scripture-based exploration of the Christian story of salvation as a food story which provides nourishment for those engaged in living out the food and justice challenges of the Gospel. The book highlights the power of our Biblical and theological traditions to name the root issues of our day, shape our hope and define the horizons for action. It is a resource for study and prayer. The author explores in her ministry how individuals and parishes may live out the food and justice dimensions of the Gospel.

The Food and Feasts of Jesus

The Food and Feasts of Jesus
Author: Douglas E. Neel
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2012
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 144221290X

The New Testament is filled with stories of Jesus eating with people--from extravagant wedding banquets to simple meals of loaves and fishes. The Food and Feasts of Jesus offers a new perspective on life in biblical times by taking readers inside these meals. Food production and distribution impacted all aspects of ancient life, including the teachings of Jesus. From elaborate holiday feasts to a simple farmer's lunch, the book explores the significance of various meals, discusses key ingredients, places food within the socioeconomic conditions of the time, and offers accessible recipes for readers to make their own tastes of the first century. Ideal for individual reading or group study, this book opens a window into the tumultuous world of the first century and invites readers to smell, touch, and taste the era's food.