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The Early Text of the New Testament aims to examine and assess from our earliest extant sources the most primitive state of the New Testament text now known. What sort of changes did scribes make to the text? What is the quality of the text now at our disposal? What can we learn about the nature of...

The apostle Paul was the first great missionary, pastor, and theologian of the early Christian church, and today we recognize that St. Pauls contributions to Christianity make him the most important biblical figure in the New Testament next to only Jesus Christ and God. Yet how much do we truly know...

This is an introductory guide to the ways Jesus is depicted in the New Testament. Both college students and the general reader will find here a variety of New Testament understandings of Jesus that are rooted in critical reading of the four Gospels and Pauline letters. The authors of the four Gospels...

The Bible is filled with heroes and rogues, and this new edition brings them vividly to life. Each chapter includes a key Scripture passage and an examination of a particular biblical character’s story, including the characteristics that defined that person, and what we can learn from them and their contribution to our faith and our lives as believers.

Imagine entering a world of amazing acts, colorful characters and timeless truths which is both entertaining and educational. A world which fills your heart with hope and your soul with peace, and enriches your understanding of your purpose in life and your place in the universe. Timeless...

The Rev. Dr. Edward D. Hernandez is presently the Senior Minister at Christ Community Church, Pompano Beach, Florida. He is a noted author, evangelist, pastor and conference speaker. Dr. Hernandez travels extensively throughout the United States and third world countries. His task has been has been...

In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but darkness has not understood it. (John 1:4,5 NIV)  The Bible describes Jesus as ‘the Light of the world.’ But do we fully comprehend the magnitude of that statement? In this encouraging thirty-one day...

This Book, Surrounded on Everyside, But not Destroyed, is a spiritual road map to help you find your destiny! It will give you some practical and spiritual wisdom on your journey to accomplish something great in the earth. If your life has been a roller coaster from your birth until now then this...

Everyone faces hardships in life, but only a small portion accept God’s word and come out with balance. Still Believing: God is Real reaches out to them, as well as the majority that learned about God in their youth, but have not built up a relationship with him yet. The truth is that God is always...

The key to surviving and thriving in a world of uncertainty and doubt is the reality of the presence of God in daily life. Using the story of Moses and his encounters with God as seen in the book of Exodus, and related life illustrations, the author shows us how to develop a hunger for God's presence,...

One of the best known and most important references on the life of Christ ever written, Alfred Edersheim's "The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah" is a storehouse of information on the background of the New Testament. This classic work successfully portrays the streets, the marketplaces, the religious conflicts, the people, and the places of Jesus' earthly ministry.

Luke continues to challenge our lives. Focusing on Jesus and his earthly ministry among the early church, Michael, F. Patella, OSB, opens the Gospel of Luke to the 21st-century reader. Patella presents literary, textual, and historical criticism in a readable manner to give readers a solid...

Have you ever wanted to hang out with Mary and Joseph, or Jesus and the disciples? What would it have been like to be a fly on the wall, or hiding unnoticed in a corner as some of the most familiar and beloved scenes played out? In this intriguing collection of short stories (and one novella), John...

This book describes some events in my life. The events showed me more about God and His power over my life. The emptiness I felt, was a space for Gods Spirit only. If you feel a void in your life, then you will get a revelation from this book.