Biographies category: 638 books

Some individuals who witnessed the life of Jesus doubt what they have seen, yet, some one speaks up:"Let us speak lower, Mesembrius. It is dangerous to utter and to hear my words. Do not think that I am intoxicated and invent this tale. I saw this man breathe his last; for I came too late to...

Nehemiah the Sabbath Reformer is a devotional book which recounts the exciting story of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under intense opposition. Despite threats, accusations and intimidation, Nehemiah and the people resolutely worked to repair the walls of the city, trusting...

This book presents a careful analysis of Samson from his prophesied birth to his victorious death. It draws insightful parallels to the current era, bringing the text into relevancy and applicability for contemporary readers. The riddle of the mighty man's life is unfolded for reader with eyes to see. Revised April 14, 2019

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) nasceu em Odense, Dinamarca. É considerado o pai do conto de fadas moderno e em sua homenagem comemora-se no dia 2 de Abril, data de seu nascimento, o Dia Internacional do Livro Infantil. Também empresta seu nome ao Prêmio Hans Christian Andersen, o mais importante...

Designed for both the serious student and for the simply curious, this book will help the reader to gain a thorough understanding of how the Bible evolved from a collection of oral works and written works into the highly recognizable book of today. Dialoguing the Bible contains both fictional dialogues...

After meeting Jesus, Paul, once the world-class advocate of the disciplined life, told everyone he met that Jesus, by taking not just our sins but the appetites that cause sins to the cross, became the Truth that set us free from that way of life (Gal 2:20 & 5:24). Illuminated by inspiring analogies,...

*A timely and compelling new look at three key women in the biblical narrative * Among the mostly male-dominated narratives in Scripture, the stories of women can be game-changing. In this book Debbie Blue looks closely at Hagar (mother of Islam), Esther (Jewish heroine), and Mary (Christian...

Gesù - uomo della parola e uomo della spada - predicatore e combattente per un Regno d'Israele La vita di un leader galileo che voleva liberare la sua terra, fu crocifisso e dopo la morte divenne un mito che Paolo di Tarso adattò e trasformò nel messaggio universale del cristianesimo Duemila...

"A Fiery Prophet," that is what Jeremiah was. He worked with “a people of wood.” His messages often burnt them to a crisp! What a thankless job he had. Nobody likes to get burnt. His listeners tried to kill him. They threw him in prison and put him in stocks. He did not have many friends....

The historical narrative of Ruth is among the most charming biblical stories ever told. It is filled with beauty, love and relevant truth for every woman of God.In clear and understandable words, you will discover how Ruth left idolatry to spend the rest of her life worshiping the true God...

Why do bad things happen to good people? How are we to understand injustice and suffering in a world within which God is present and active? In the midst of suffering, what is the right way to speak about God? These are the kinds of questions Job was confronted with when his world was turned upside-down....

Let the scriptural account, the breathtaking photos, and the deeper insights help you look afresh at this enduring true story of love from tragic loss. View the vivid, full-color images from within Israel and near the historic locale of Ruth's life. Survey the social and cultural details that...

Israel's story as a people of God is a tale of women, men, and their children. Moving past a patriarchal reading of the Bible, Fischer presents a new interpretation of neglected biblical narratives. From a gender-balanced perspective, she reveals the political dimension and narrative continuation...

Human beings are embedded in a set of social relations. A social network is one way of conceiving that set of relations in terms of a number of persons connected to one another by varying degrees of relatedness. In the early Jesus group documents featuring Paul and coworkers, it takes little effort...