Prepare the Way of the Lord

Prepare the Way of the Lord
Author: Kirsten Marie Hartvigsen
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2012-10-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 3110253488

This study analyzes an oral performance of the entire Gospel of Mark, with emphasis on involvement with characters and events, the emotional effects of such involvement, and how these processes maintain or shape the identity of those who hear the Gospel. Insights from cognitive poetics and psychonarratology are employed to illuminate the complex, cognitive processes that take place when audience members experience an oral performance of the Gospel. Consequently, this study expands previous research on the Gospel of Mark which was conducted on the basis of narrative criticism, orality criticism, and performance criticism by including cognitive aspects. Cognitive poetics and psychonarratology have to my knowledge not been extensively employed to illuminate an oral performance of the Gospel of Mark previously. This investigation provides: (1) An original, coherent theoretical and methodological framework; (2) An analysis of mechanisms which promote involvement with characters and events in the Markan narrative; (3) An examination of the prospective emotional effects of such involvement; (4) Reflections on the potential of these mechanisms with regard to identity maintenance or formation through cultural memory; (5) A cognitive poetic commentary on the entire Gospel of Mark.

Matthew Henry Study Bible

Matthew Henry Study Bible
Author: A. Kenneth Abraham
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
Total Pages: 2338
Release: 2010
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 1598565443

With Notes from the World's Best-Loved Commentary For 300 years, believers have turned to Matthew Henry's timeless commentary for clear, concise help in understanding the Bible and relating its wisdom to practical Christian living. His unrivaled ability to combine comprehensive biblical exposition and down-to-earth guidance for daily life has established Henry's reputation as a trusted and beloved teacher. Charles H. Spurgeon called it, "a Christian's companion, suitable to everybody, instructive to all." The Matthew Henry Study Bible blends his inspirational notes with a full-featured KJV Bible, to enable readers to benefit from the simple piety and no-nonsense application of the biblical lessons that are the enduring legacy of his writings. Classically designed to honor the history of the content but updated with helpful features for easy contemporary use, The Matthew Henry Study Bible accommodates the needs of the serious Bible student and provides more clarity for the interested layperson. Study features include: - Clear new typesetting of text and notes - Words of Christ in red - Presentation page - Book introductions, footnotes, and in-text quotations from Matthew Henry's writings - Side-column references - Biography of Matthew Henry - Concordance - 8-page full-color map section

Commanding Your Morning Daily Devotional

Commanding Your Morning Daily Devotional
Author: Cindy Trimm
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2014
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 162136609X

In Commanding Your Morning Cindy Trimm helps readers achieve victory over their circumstances through spoken declarations that activate God's power. The Commanding Your Morning Daily Devotional makes that message even more practical by giving them daily teaching, scriptures, and declarations that will empower them to start every day off right. Cindy writes in Commanding Your Morning that what begins with God has to end right. Anyone wanting a successful day will benefit from this practical devotional.

Hugs Daily Inspirations for Moms

Hugs Daily Inspirations for Moms
Author: Freeman-Smith LLC
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2006-12-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1416535853

Inspired by the bestselling Hugs series, this inspirational devotional for moms contains 365 devotionals to encourage and uplift moms every day of the year.