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The Bible in 52 Weeks for Families: A Yearlong Bible Study (Bible in 52 Weeks)
by Rev. Dr. Wes BixbyAn interactive, yearlong journey through the entire Bible for families—Part of the USA Today bestselling series with the original The Bible in 52 Weeks!Make Bible study even more meaningful by getting the whole family involved! This Bible study guide features a weekly reading plan to lead your family through the entire Bible, a few verses at a time. With weekly insights, discussion questions, and activities, it will spark deeper conversations about faith and inspire every family member to use God's teachings in their own life.All you need is your Bible—Dive into a new entry each week that includes six daily readings from your Bible (and a day to rest), a brief lesson on the theme for the week, a few questions to talk through, and a fun activity to try.One year of reflection—Touch on every chapter of the Bible over the course of a year with a simple schedule that only requires about fifteen minutes of reading each day and one study session each week.Made for families— These lessons are appropriate for all ages so adults, teens, and even young children can learn and grow in their faith.Study with the bestselling series—Find more ways to connect to His word with The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men and the mega-popular, USA Today bestselling The Bible in 52 Weeks for women.Bring your family closer together and closer to God with this yearlong Bible study!
The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men: A Yearlong Bible Study
by Josh LaxtonLearn to live the lessons of the Bible for a more devoted, inspired year Using the Bible to apply God's lessons to everyday life is an integral part of being a Christian man. With The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men, you can develop a rewarding and lasting relationship with God. With in-depth lessons and practical applications tailored to men's lives, you will cultivate a richer connection with God and His teachings over the course of a year. Get closer to Him with exercises and reading guides that walk you through each part of the Scripture. Use this Bible study guide for: Manageable readings—With lessons that take just 15 to 20 minutes daily, you can create a routine for embracing God's Word no matter how busy your schedule gets. Practical prompts—Contemplate God's teachings and reinforce your commitment to Him with journal exercises that inspire reflection on relevant topics, like relationships, family, work, and health. Group discussion tools—Deepen your faith with your fellow Christians with prompts and thought-starters designed for larger groups. Strengthen your connection with God and bring His Word into your life with The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men.
The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men: A Yearlong Bible Study (Bible in 52 Weeks)
by Josh LaxtonAn interactive, yearlong journey through the entire Bible for men—Part of the USA Today bestselling series with the original The Bible in 52 Weeks!Applying the wisdom of the Bible to your life is an integral part of being a Christian man, but it's not always easy to find the time for Bible study. The Bible in 52 Weeks for Men gives you a clear path to connect with the Lord, guiding you as you read the Bible every day for one year. It's an easy reading plan that takes you through Scripture week by week, with included lessons and questions designed to help you strengthen your faith and live by His word.A full year of readings—Learn from every chapter of the Bible with a weekly format that only requires about fifteen minutes of reading each day and only one study session each week.Practical prompts—Contemplate God's teachings with journal entries and exercises that reflect on topics like relationships, family, work, and health.Space for group discussion—Build your fellowship with other Christian men and use this book to hold group study sessions so you can share God's wisdom with friends and family.Study with the bestselling series—Give the gift of deeper faith to everyone in your life with the companion books: The Bible in 52 Weeks for Families, and the mega-popular, USA Today bestseller The Bible in 52 Weeks for women.Get ready to get closer to God with exercises and reading guides that walk you through each part of the Scripture, one day at a time.
The Bible in 52 Weeks for Women: A Yearlong Bible Study Companion (Bible in 52 Weeks)
by Brittini L. PalmerGather a study group and explore the entire Bible in one year Studying the Bible with others helps you open yourself up to greater meaning and reflection than studying alone. This small group workbook guides Christian women through the entire Bible every week for one year. Together, you'll explore prompts, questions, activities, and prayers that lead you from Genesis to Revelation.Written for women—Find thoughtfully curated discussion topics that focus on what it means to be a woman of faith.Easy to manage—The readings are only a few pages long, paired with a schedule that fits a sampling of each chapter of the Bible into 52 weeks.Opportunities to engage—Each week includes suggested passages to read, a short devotion, questions and exercises for the group, and a prayer to close each session.Don't forget the companion book—Use this workbook alongside The Bible in 52 Weeks: A Yearlong Bible Study for Women to practice your faith on your own and deepen your faith even further.Get to know the Word in a new light and strengthen your relationship with Christ with this Bible study guide for women.
The Bible in 52 Weeks: A Yearlong Bible Study for Women (Bible in 52 Weeks)
by Dr. Kimberly D. MooreStrengthen your faith week by week with this yearlong journey through the Bible for women—Now a USA Today bestseller!When you need to lift your spirits or tackle life's challenges, the Bible is always there to offer guidance. This inspiring Bible study for women combines a daily reading plan with weekly opportunities to reflect, discuss, and explore how God's wisdom can be applied to your daily life. The unique approach goes beyond other Christian books for women with:Themed readings for women—All verses for a given week tie together with themes that relate to modern women, like persevering through challenges, moving on from mistakes, and more.Your favorite translation—The included reading plans work with any translation, allowing you to use your favorite Bible to connect with God more deeply.Many ways to study—Explore the interactive questions, Bible journaling prompts, and prayers on your own or in a group setting of any denomination with The Bible in 52 Weeks.Don't forget the companion book—Use this bestselling Bible study alongside Small Group Workbook: The Bible in 52 Weeks for Women and practice your faith with friends and loved ones!Get to know the Word in a new light and strengthen your relationship with Christ in The Bible in 52 Weeks.
The Bible in American Poetic Culture: Community, Conflict, War (Modern and Contemporary Poetry and Poetics)
by Shira WoloskyAlthough the Bible is the foundation of American poetic tradition, there is no study of the Bible as an ongoing force in American poetry. Not only a source of imagery, allusion, rhythm and style, the Bible is central to how poetry has both shaped and been shaped by American civic, political, and social history, including issues of ethnicity, race and gender. Through poetry core issues of the Bible in American culture emerge in a new light. What defines America as a nation? What are its historical, political and religious meanings and direction? Vitally, how is it that the Bible is at once a shared common text, binding community, and yet was throughout American culture also contested, disputed, and politicized as a weapon of war? This study begins with the Puritans, and goes on to examine poetry of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, as well as claims and counterclaims in abolition, slavery, and women’s rights. In doing so it treats both popular and major writers, including Edward Taylor, Frances Harper, Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson, Moore and Gwendoln Brooks, concluding with Amanda Gorman.
The Bible in One Hour & Pocket Bible Trivia
by Stan CampbellTwo entertaining and enlightening works in a portable, flip book format: a quick-yet-comprehensive survey of the Bible and a Bible trivia game that's fun to play alone or with friends. What if you could learn more about the entire Bible and its most fascinating people in just an hour? You can in this quick-yet-comprehensive survey of the world's bestselling book. From Genesis to Revelation, the ONE-HOUR BIBLE will sweep you from the wonders of the Earth's first days to the dynamic prophecies of the Earth's last days--and everything in between! No matter whether this is your first introduction to the stories in the Bible or simply a refresher, you'll enjoy the fun approach of this user-friendly guide and gain a greater understanding of God's love along the way. When you've finished the ONE-HOUR BIBLE, POCKET BIBLE TRIVIA will help you test what you've learned on your own or with friends. Fun for all ages and those with any level of biblical knowledge, these twenty-one chapters with over 400 questions will challenge and entertain you. And this portable volume can be taken anywhere you go.
The Bible in the Contemporary World: Hermeneutical Ventures
by Richard BauckhamA crucial responsibility for Christian interpreters of Scripture, says Richard Bauckham, is to understand our contemporary context and to explore the Bible&’s relevance to it in ways that reflect serious critical engagement with that context. In this book Bauckham models how this task can be carried out. Bauckham calls for our reading of Scripture to lead us to greater engagement with critical issues in today&’s world, including globalization, environmental degradation, and widespread poverty. He works to bring biblical texts to bear on these contemporary realities through the Bible&’s metanarrative of God and the world, according to which God&’s purpose takes effect in the blessing and salvation and fulfillment of the world as his cherished creation.
The Bible in the Contemporary World: Hermeneutical Ventures
by Richard BauckhamA crucial responsibility for Christian interpreters of Scripture, says Richard Bauckham, is to understand our contemporary context and to explore the Bible’s relevance to it in ways that reflect serious critical engagement with that context. In this book Bauckham models how this task can be carried out. Bauckham calls for our reading of Scripture to lead us to greater engagement with critical issues in today’s world, including globalization, environmental degradation, and widespread poverty. He works to bring biblical texts to bear on these contemporary realities through the Bible’s metanarrative of God and the world, according to which God’s purpose takes effect in the blessing and salvation and fulfillment of the world as his cherished creation.
The Bible in the Early Church
by Justo L. GonzálezA concise history of the Bible: its creation, use, and interpretation.What is the Bible? To answer this question we must understand the Bible&’s origins in the early church. In this book, celebrated church historian Justo González introduces the reader to some important features of the earliest Bibles—for instance, the Bible&’s original languages, its division into chapters and verses, and even its physical appearance in its first forms. González also explores the use of the Bible in the early church (such as in worship or in private reading) and the interpretation of the Bible throughout the ensuing centuries, giving readers a holistic sense of the Bible&’s emergence as the keystone of Christian life, from its beginnings to present times.
The Bible in the Light of Religious Science
by Ernest HolmesReligious Science is the science of mind and Spirit, a culmination of the age-long search for Truth. Those responsible for this movement lay no claim to any special dispensation of Providence, not a special revelation of Truth. Religious Science contains the best thought of the ages and presents this thought in a manner that can be understood by all.Religious Science is psychological, metaphysical, mental, spiritual, idealistic and practical. It is psychological as it deals with the operations of the human mind, meta-physical as it shows the human mind to be an extension of the Divine Mind. The human mind is an instrument through which the Divine Mind functions on the plane of individual life.Every man is in search of Truth, of something that will make him happy, certain of himself and of life. The very fact that everyone is seeking Truth proves that it exists for all. The universe plays no favorites, has no pets. The Truth is free to all and “whosoever will, may come.”Strange as it may appear, the Bible contains a key to health, happiness and success. It promises more than any other book ever written. It tells how to obtain and what to avoid. When understood, the Bible is a scientific text book.The two great teachers of the Bible are Moses and Jesus. Moses taught the universal law of cause and effect. Jesus tells us of a direct relationship between God and man. One is not complete without the other. Both teachings are necessary. We are individuals living in a universe of law and order; a perfectly balanced, normal viewpoint, connecting life with living, is, in the last analysis, what we are all seeking.
The Bible in the Sixteenth Century
by David С. SteinmetzA distinguished group of authors here illuminate a broad spectrum of themes in the history of biblical interpretation. Originally published in 1990, these essays take as their common ground the thesis that the intellectual and religious life of the sixteenth century cannot be understood without attention to the preoccupation of sixteenth-century humanists and theologians with the interpretation of the Bible. Topics explored include Jewish exegesis and problems of Old Testament interpretation and the relationship between the Bible and social, political, and institutional history. Contributors. Irena Backus, Guy Bedouelle, Kalman P. Bland, Kenneth G. Hagen, Scott H. Hagen, Scott H. Hendrix, R. Gerald Hobbs, Jean-Claude Margolin, H. C. Erik Midelfort, Richard A. Muller, John B. Payne, David C. Steinmetz
The Bible throughout the Ages: Its Nature, Interpretation, and Relevance for Today (The Scripture Collective Series)
by ZondervanThe Bible throughout the Ages examines several crucial issues related to the Bible: its status as God's truth and revelation, the history of reading and interpreting Scripture, and its ongoing relevance in the world today. This edited volume is the result of collaboration between English- and French-speaking scholars, who collectively address a range of issues regarding Scripture, including literal vs. metaphorical interpretations, how theologians like Augustine, Aquinas, and Calvin read the Bible, and how Scripture continues to shape the Christian faith today.
The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood: How God's Word Consistently Affirms Gender Equality
by Philip Barton PayneA biblical defense of egalitarianism that relies on Scripture to affirm gender equality in the church and in the home."Biblical womanhood" is the idea that the Bible teaches God-ordained male leadership and female submission in the home and subordination in the church. Some say this hierarchy of authority is sufficiently evidenced by examples of male leadership (and lack of female leadership) in the Bible: the first human was male, Israel's official priests were male, most authors of Scripture were male, Jesus was male and chose twelve male Apostles. God is addressed as Father. Wives are commanded to submit to their husbands.In The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood, New Testament scholar Philip B. Payne argues that the very Bible passages that are often believed to teach male headship and female subordination actually teach gender equality. He demonstrates that the Bible does not endorse gender hierarchy but instead emphasizes:The Holy Spirit gifting all believers for ministryThe oneness of the body of Christ (the church) and the priesthood of all believersHumility, service, and mutual submission required of all believersFreedom and willingness to relinquish freedom in order to spread the gospelThese concepts are examined in 14 Bible passages throughout the Old and New Testaments, using careful exploration of Greek and Hebrew word meanings, historical and cultural context, and examples from Scripture. Payne defends his position by providing detailed answers to common objections at the end of each chapter.The Bible vs. Biblical Womanhood is for those struggling to reconcile the Bible's seemingly contradictory teachings about man and woman. Readers will come away with greater confidence in the reliability of Scripture's consistent, harmonious message of gender equality.
The Bible's Cutting Room Floor: The Holy Scriptures Missing from Your Bible
by Joel M. HoffmanThere’s more to the story: A scholar and translator reveals the history of the Bible—and the parts that were left out, by accident or design.The Bible you usually read is not the complete story: Some holy writings were left out for political or theological reasons, others simply because of the physical restrictions of ancient bookmaking technology. At times, the compilers of the Bible skipped information that they assumed everyone knew. Some passages were even omitted by accident. In The Bible’s Cutting Room Floor, acclaimed translator Dr. Joel M. Hoffman gives us the stories and other texts that didn’t make it into the Bible even though they offer penetrating insight into the Bible and its teachings.The Book of Genesis tells us about Adam and Eve’s time in the Garden of Eden, but not their saga after they get kicked out or the lessons they have for us about good and evil. The Bible introduces us to Abraham, but it doesn’t include the troubling story of his early life, which explains how he came to reject idolatry to become the father of monotheism. And while there are only 150 Psalms in today’s Bible, there used to be many more.Dr. Hoffman deftly brings these and other ancient scriptural texts to life, exploring how they offer new answers to some of the most fundamental and universal questions people ask about their lives. An impressive blend of history, linguistics, and religious scholarship, The Bible’s Cutting Room Floor reveals what’s missing from your Bible, who left it out, and why it is so important.“Hoffman also provides an accessible and entertaining history of the context in which the ‘rejected’ works arose, a fascinating account of how the Dead Sea Scrolls came to light in the mid-20th century (and what they include), an analysis of Josephus’s contributions to history, and the relationship between the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Bible) and the Hebrew Scriptures.” —Publishers Weekly“A wonderful book to confirm the beliefs of the faithful, to strengthen those whose faith begs for more information and to enlighten those who reject the stories of the Bible as mere fiction.” —Kirkus Reviews
The Bible's First Kings: Uncovering the Story of Saul, David, and Solomon
by Avraham Faust Zev I. FarberSaul, David, and Solomon are dominant figures in the Hebrew Bible, rulers of an expanding Israelite polity before it dissolved into two separate kingdoms. Saul's paranoid jealousy, David's killing the Philistine champion Goliath with a slingshot, and Solomon's meeting the Queen of Sheba are familiar stories to many people, but what is the truth behind the texts? While scholars long believed these three monarchs to have been historical personalities, over the past three decades many have questioned the historicity of this United Monarchy, some doubting even the existence of its founding fathers. This book robustly argues that the Israelite kingdom of the Bible was a real mini-empire, and that Saul, David, and Solomon were kings of consequence – even if the biblical stories reimagine their lives to glorify and vilify them. Combining fresh archaeological evidence with astute readings of key texts, the authors offer a compelling reconstruction of this fascinating ancient polity which, though it lasted less than a hundred years, has bequeathed a remarkable religious and cultural legacy to the western world. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book will be of interest to scholars and general audiences alike.
The Bible, Book by Book
by Richenda Milton-DawsAn essential reference guide for all Bible users—whether students or churchgoers—enabling anyone to get the most out of the Bible and its messages.Reading the bible has never been easier or through a more analytical eye. The Bible, Book by Book helps not only to read the bible, but encourages readers to knowledgeably understand and interpret the scriptures.The King James Holy Bible contains 39 books in the Old Testament, 27 books in the New Testament, and 14 books of the Apocrypha. This book presents each and every book of the Bible, with a short essential story synopsis, followed by a commentary for study and understanding. Finally, each book has a chapter by chapter summary in an easy to use table form.Biblical scripture offers many pearls of wisdom, and in this new reading, some of the most beautifully written books are analyzed in depth. Story, analysis, and commentary are covered on the events and lessons in each book to give readers the big picture.
The Bible, Simplified: Learn the Story, Live the Story
by Zach WindahlGo from feeling lost with the Bible to becoming confident in your faith.Feeling overwhelmed and confused by the Bible? Bestselling author Zach Windahl breaks down its entire storyline in The Bible, Simplified, making Scripture clear, accessible, and life-changing so you can gain confidence in your faith.You want to understand the Bible and feel a deeper connection to God, but busyness, relationships, and everyday distractions seem to crowd out Bible reading most days. Not to mention it&’s hard to know where to start—and deep down, you might even wonder if the Bible is relevant to your modern life. It&’s overwhelming. It&’s confusing. And it&’s easy to feel frustrated on your faith journey. Too often, you find yourself walking away from reading Scripture, feeling lost instead of encouraged, something Zach Windahl experienced firsthand. Even though he grew up going to church, his Bible often remained on the shelf. It wasn&’t until he discovered the joy of reading the Bible that he became passionate about helping others do the same. In his relatable and easy-to-read style, Zach has simplified Scripture to help you—especially if you&’re a new Christian—understand the Bible&’s message in a way that&’s approachable and life-changing. In The Bible, Simplified, you will learn how to:Understand the entire storyline of the BibleGain clarity and confidence in your faithIncorporate the Bible&’s teachings into your daily life If you&’re feeling lost with Scripture, this book will be your guide. You no longer need to be confused, disconnected, and overwhelmed in your faith. Take the first step to understanding God&’s story—and your remarkable role in it.
The Bible, Social Media and Digital Culture (Routledge Focus on Religion)
by Peter M. PhillipsThis book centres on the use of the Bible within contemporary digital social media culture and gives an overview of its use online with examples from brand-new research from the CODEC Research Centre at Durham University, UK. It examines the shift from a propositional to a therapeutic approach to faith from a sociological standpoint. The book covers two research projects in particular: the Twitter Gospels and Online Moralistic Therapeutic Deism. It explores the data as they relate to Abby Day’s concept of performative belief, picking up on Mia Lövheim’s challenge to see how this concept works out in digital culture and social media. It also compares the data to various construals of contemporary approaches to faith performative faith, including Christian Smith and Melissa Lundquist Denton’s concept of moralistic therapeutic deism. Other research is also compared to the findings of these projects, including a micro-project on Celebrities and the Bible, to give a wider perspective on these issues in both the UK and the USA. As a sociological exploration of Digital Millennial culture and its relationship to sacred texts, this will be of keen interest to scholars of Biblical studies, religion and digital media, and contemporary lived religion.
The Bible: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)
by Paula GooderFrom the language of Shakespeare to political campaigns in the US, the Bible's influence is all around us. And yet, upon reading it, we are met not by one text but by many: a complex mix of history, parable, law, teaching, and prophecy.In this authoritative introduction, respected Biblical scholar Paula Gooder ably guides the reader in how to approach this multifaceted text, and explores its enduring influence on Western culture, from Renaissance art to the controversial film The Last Temptation of Christ. Covering its history, translation, interpretation, and selection of the cannon, Gooder provides a comprehensive and illuminating framework for understanding the Bible. With informative textboxes focussing on key details and an infectious enthusiasm for the topic, this wide-ranging primer will be of invaluable benefit to Christians and those of no faith alike.
The Bible: A Biography (Books That Changed the World #8)
by Karen ArmstrongThe renowned religious historian &“preaches the gospel truth . . . explaining how the spiritual guide . . . came into being and evolved over the centuries&” (Vanity Fair). As the single work at the heart of Christianity, the world&’s largest organized religion, the Bible is the spiritual guide for one out of every three people in the world. It is also the world&’s most widely distributed book and its bestselling, with an estimated six billion copies sold in the last two hundred years. But the Bible is a complex work with a complicated and obscure history. Its contents have changed over the centuries, it has been transformed by translation, and, through interpretation, has developed manifold meanings to various religions, denominations, and sects. In this seminal account, acclaimed historian Karen Armstrong discusses the conception, gestation, life, and afterlife of history&’s most powerful book. Armstrong analyzes the social and political situation in which oral history turned into written scripture, how this all-pervasive scripture was collected into one work, how it became accepted as Christianity&’s sacred text, and how its interpretation changed over time. Armstrong&’s history of the Bible is a brilliant, captivating book, crucial in an age of declining faith and rising fundamentalism. &“Vintage Armstrong: sweeping, bold, incisive, and insightful. In eight chapters it covers the history of the writing, canonizing, and reading of the Bible . . . Her choice of topics is impeccable . . . and her brief, 23-page discussion on the rise of the Talmud is masterful.&” —Choice &“An excellent précis of the writing and compiling of the Bible and the ensuing centuries of biblical interpretation . . . one terrific little book.&” —Booklist
The Bible: A Global History
by Bruce GordonA &“wonderful…highly comprehensive&” (John Barton, author of A History of the Bible) global history of the world&’s best-known and most influential book For Christians, the Bible is a book inspired by God. Its eternal words are transmitted across the world by fallible human hands. Following Jesus&’s departing instruction to go out into the world, the Bible has been a book in motion from its very beginnings, and every community it has encountered has read, heard, and seen the Bible through its own language and culture. In The Bible, Bruce Gordon tells the astounding story of the Bible&’s journey around the globe and across more than two thousand years, showing how it has shaped and been shaped by changing beliefs and believers&’ radically different needs. The Bible has been a tool for violence and oppression, and it has expressed hopes for liberation. God speaks with one voice, but the people who receive it are scattered and divided—found in desert monasteries and Chinese house churches, in Byzantine cathedrals and Guatemalan villages. Breathtakingly global in scope, The Bible tells the story of this sacred book through the stories of its many and diverse human encounters, revealing not a static text but a living, dynamic cultural force.
The Bible: A Historical and Literary Introduction
by Bart D. Ehrman<P>Bart D. Ehrman presents his long-awaited survey of the Bible. <P>Comprehensive, current in scholarship, rich in pedagogical tools, and easily accessible to students of all backgrounds, this is a useful textbook for one-semester courses on the Bible.<P> Ehrman covers every book in the canon, including the Apocrypha, explaining the historical and literary problems posed by the biblical texts and showing students how to analyze scholarly evidence and conclusions.
The Bible: A Very Short Introduction
by John RichesProfessor Riches looks at the importance accorded to the Bible by different communities and cultures and attempts to explain why it has generated such a rich variety of uses and interpretations.
The Bible: An Introduction
by Jerry L. SumneyWhat is the Bible? How did it get to us? Why are translations so different? - And what might the Bible say to us today?<P> From its very first pages, The Bible: An Introduction offers refreshingly clear answers to the most basic questions that first-time students and curious inquirers bring to the Bible. Without presuming either prior knowledge of the Bible or a particular attitude toward it, Jerry L. Sumney uses straightforward language to lead the reader on an exploration of the Bible's contents and the history of its writings, showing along the way how critical methods can help readers understand what they find in the Bible. Neither polemical nor apologetic, The Bible: An Introduction presents the biblical writings as the efforts of men and women in the past to understand their lives and their world in light of the ways they understood the divine.