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With extraordinary range and literary energy, the story of Absalom’s rebellion in 2 Samuel ranks as the most elaborate and extensively narrated internal political event in the Hebrew Bible, complete with a host of scandalous and sordid events: illicit sex, murder, cover-up, petty crime, to name...

“These be the names of the mighty men whom David had…” (II Samuel 23:8) At the end of his life, David recorded a list of his soldiers that went above and beyond the call of duty in their service for him. There were thirty-seven men whose names were recorded in II Samuel 23, and over fifty men...

Understanding the character of God is fundamental in understanding his true nature and personality. In a world where God is described as many different and often-conflicting ways, it is refreshing to know that God has already told us who he is. In this book, the reader will see God as described to...

Bible teacher Herbert Lockyer presents biographical sketches of eleven men and women in a manner that provides both inspiration from their achievements and caution from their failures: Enoch Lot Rachel Elijah Saul David and Jonathan Asa Herod Barnabas Timothy He wrote, “Here are men...

Unlike other New Testament persons described in the Paul's Social Network Series, Peter was a member of Jesus' inner circle during his life and ministry in Galilee. In Peter, Eric Stewart explores the depictions of Peter that appear throughout the New Testament for insights into who he was. Readers...

At the end of the 20th century, "postcolonialism" described the effort to understand the experience of those who had lived under colonial rule. This kind of thinking has inevitably brought about a reexamination of the rise of Christianity, which took place under Roman colonial rule. How did Rome look...

Things were not going well. There was apathy, corruption and disillusionment. In this context Malachi brings God's word to the people, with uncompromising clarity. This publication is part of the Epistole Bible Study Series, by the late Dr David L Cook. Each study in the series features questions for individuals and group discussion, together with a follow up section for each study.

God stays Abrahams hand, being satisfied with both father & son in their readiness and piety. God was delighted to bestow blessings and foretold that Abraham and its family shall increase into many nations. As long as Moses upheld his hands to God, the Hebrews were Too hard for the Amalekites,...

Revival - what an uplifting word! It was needed and it happened a number of times in the Old Testament - may the examples in this book stir our hearts to seek after revival, individually and collectively, as Christians in the 21st century! CHAPTER ONE: CONCERN FOR THE ARK CHAPTER TWO: GIVING...

A simple verse by verse guide to the First Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians. It’s great for individual or group use. Every chapter has thought provoking discussion questions to aid study and sample answers are provided. Bible text quoted in full (New English Translation). Unlike in...

A History of the Ten Commandments with a Modern Moral Code traces the way the Ten Commandments God gave to Moses on Mt. Sinai in the 13th century BC changed through the ages, analyzing the seventeen versions of the Decalogue which now exist. The author also presents a moral code which is related to...

Hans Küng has been a major influence on post-war Christianity by any reckoning. a peritus for the second Vatican council, he then went on to publish a number of controversial books, including Infallible?, which enraged the Vatican and caused him to lose the ecclesiastical approval of his teaching...

Written by Charles Spurgeon,was one of the most important Christian writers of all time. The Power of the Holy Spirit is one message of faith and hope for the Christains all around the World. A book that will bring growth and knowledge about faith, and invite him to live with greater intimacy with...

On March 23, 1998, director James Cameron made an indelible mark on Academy Award history. It wasn't because his film, Titanic, captured so many Oscars. Nor was it because of the movie's unprecedented box-office success. Rather, Cameron will forever be remembered in Hollywood's annals because, upon...