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Did Jesus exist? In recent years there has been a massive upsurge in public discussion of the view that Jesus did not exist. This view first found a voice in the 19th century, when Christian views were no longer taken for granted. Some way into the 20th century, this school of thought was largely...

A book that chronicles the life and trials of Better Woman founder, Michelle Marshall Smith. It's a journey of personal empowerment and spiritual discovery.  It is a true testimony of how her faith pulled her through the darkest and lowest points in her life.  After reading this book you will discover that no matter how bad things get, nobody can ever take away your faith

Confesiones es un libro en el que San Agustín escribió acerca de su juventud pecadora y de cómo se convirtió al cristianismo. Es ampliamente aceptada como la primera autobiografía occidental jamás escrita, y se convirtió en un modelo para otros autores cristianos de los siguientes siglos. No...

In this strikingly original book, published to mark the fifth centenary of Teresa of Avila's birth, Dr Peter Tyler takes the writings of the sixteenth-century Spanish reformer and brings them into dialogue with some of the foremost thinkers who have shaped our contemporary notion of self. Starting...

               The English Reformation presents a variety of problems to the student of history. Amongst them not the least difficult or important is the general question, How are we to account for the sudden beginning and the ultimate success of a movement which apparently, at least,...

Some scholars have assumed that all the people mentioned in the Bible are Caucasian. But the evidence from Scripture, corroborated by drawings in Egyptian tombs, shows that Black Africans are mentioned - often in a favorable way.

After escaping her kidnappers, Aimee was placed aboard a train to Los Angeles. Upon arrival, she was greeted by an estimated 50,000 people.  Read of Aimee Semple McPherson’s amazing evangelistic meetings and her founding of the 5,300-seat Angelus Temple, a church still vibrant today. ...

In 2008, after seven years of preparation, Daniel Hochhalter permanently failed his PhD, leaving him with no refunds, no transferable credits, no recourse to appeal or try again, and no hope of gaining the qualifications needed for his desired career. Then he lost his job. Devastated and in crisis,...

The historian, Paul Barnett, examines the New Testament story and beyond in this revision of his bestselling work, Bethlehem to Patmos. Through this fascinating journey he shows that the New Testament is historically reliable on the life of Jesus and the early experiences of the nascent first-century...

A clear, concise, and respectful presentation of Mark’s Gospel—and what Jesus’ suffering means for us Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, is well known for his superb New Testament scholarship, but he is also highly regarded for his exceptional ability to bridge the gap between modern biblical...

**The words of the New Testament come to life.**Studies from renowned New Testament scholar W. E. Vine will enrich and deepen your understanding of God’s Word. Reflections on Words of the New Testament presents important concepts found throughout the New Testament in straightforward language with...

Imagine being ridiculed or marginalized because of something outside of your control. Also imagine growing up with a very beautiful, popular sibling whom everyone just adored. For most of her life Leah endured such circumstances. She is described as tender-eyed while her younger sister, Rachel, is...

Who was God's King? A look at the life and times of King David of Israel reveals this. David was called a man after God's own heart for a very good reason.

In this classic text , the author J.H Willard presents the story of one of the most important heroes of the Bible , the prophet Elijah. A book about faith in the God of the impossible.