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Did Jesus Really Exist? The search for the historical Jesus continues to be headline news. Any speculative theory seems to get instant attention as the debate rages about His real identity and the claims made in His name. Did Jesus really exist? Is there real historical evidence that demonstrates that He lived and actually said and did the things the Gospels record? Is there any validity to the speculative claims that the Jesus story was a myth, borrowed...
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Of the many recent books on the historical Jesus, none has explored what the latest biblical scholarship means for personal faith. Now, in Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, Marcus Borg addresses the yearnings of those who want a fully contemporary faith that welcomes rather than oppresses our critical intelligence and openness to the best of historical scholarship. Borg shows how a rigorous examination of historical findings can lead to a new...
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Almost two thousand years after his death, Jesus continues to be front-page news in the United States. Yet American Christians are deeply divided about what it means to follow him. Bible scholar Borg takes us on a journey to discover who Jesus was, what he taught, and why he still matters today. Borg argues that how we see Jesus affects how we see Christianity and reveals a new way of seeing--a new perspective that can overcome the differences between...
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Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a great joy to all the people. Today your Savior was born. . . . He is Christ, the Lord.Luke 2:1011 NCV. You've heard the Christmas story time and again. Perhaps it seems theres nothing new to discover. Take another look, a closer gaze, at the details that reveal Gods love in the gift of a baby who would forever change the world.Six beloved Christian authors Max Lucado, John Maxwell, Jack...
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One of the most highly regarded works of intellectual history of the past decade, Jesus Through the Centuries is an original and compelling study of the impact of Jesus on cultural, political, social, and economic history. Noted historian and theologian Jaroslav Pelikan reveals how the image of Jesus created by each successive epoch - from rabbi in the first century to liberator in the 19th and 20th centuries - is a key to understanding the temper...
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Quaker minister Philip Gulley, author of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love, returns with If the Church Were Christian: a challenging and thought-provoking examination of the author's vision for today's church... if Christians truly followed the core values of Jesus Christ. Fans of Shane Claiborne, Rob Bell, and unChristian will find much to discuss in If the Church Were Christian, as will anyone interested in the future of this institution.
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"At the trial of Christ, Theophilus, brilliant young Roman assessore, whispers to Pontius Pilate, 'Offer to release Barabbas.' The strategy backfires, and Theophilus never forgets the sight of an innocent man suffering Roman crucifixion. When he returns to Rome, Theophilus must prove himself in the legal ranks. He endures the backstabbing intrigue of the treason trials and the attempts of a cruel tyrant to control the woman he loves. But his struggle...
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An award-winning writer re-imagines the life of Jesus, from the points of view of four people closest to him before his death.
This is the story of Yehoshuah, who wandered Roman-occupied Judea giving sermons and healing the sick. Now, a year after his death, four people tell their stories. His mother grieves, his friend Iehuda loses his faith, the High Priest of the Temple tries to keep the peace, and a rebel named Bar-Avo strives to bring that...
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Retells the Christmas story in a contemporary setting, beginning with creation and closing with Christ's resurrection.
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Join Max Lucado as he takes you on a journey into the life of the One who gave Himself to win your heart. Jesus was both divine and human, common yet extraordinary: a one-of-a-kind God-man who befriended sinners and outwitted death. But the truly amazing thing about Him is His love. His love never falters, never withholds. His love never gives up, never stops short. His love goes the distance. With stunning photographs and rich, classic design, This...
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"Explores what it means to faithfully live out Jesus' pattern of dying and resurrection which Paul describes in Philippians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Philemon, and Acts. Embracing this "J-Curve" life renews our hope in the dark world, draws us into fellowship with God's people and radically re-centers our daily lives on Christ"--
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"Question with boldness even the existence of a god," Thomas Jefferson asserted, "because if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." America's third president regarded Jesus as a moral guide rather than a divinity, and in The Jefferson Bible, he highlights Christ's ethical teachings from the Gospels. Discarding the scriptures' supernatural elements and dogma, this volume reflects the deist view of...
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The renowned biblical scholar, author of The Misunderstood Jew and general editor for The Jewish Annotated New Testament, interweaves history and spiritual analysis to explore Jesus' most popular teaching parables, exposing their misinterpretations and making them lively and relevant for modern readers. Jesus was a skilled storyteller and perceptive teacher who used parables from everyday life to effectively convey his message and meaning. Life in...
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Who was in the manger that first Christmas morning? Some say he would become a great moral leader. Others, a social critic. Still others view Jesus as a profound philosopher, a rabbi, a feminist, a prophet, and more. Many are convinced he was the divine Son of God. Who was he-really? And how can you know for sure? Consulting experts on the Bible, archaeology, and messianic prophecy, Lee Strobel searches out the true identity of the child in the manger....
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