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The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change
by Adam BraunThe riveting story of how a young man turned $25 into more than 200 schools around the world and the guiding steps anyone can take to lead a successful and significant life.Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling he met a young boy begging on the streets of India, who after being asked what he wanted most in the world, simply answered, “A pencil.” This small request led to a staggering series of events that took Braun backpacking through dozens of countries before eventually leaving one of the world’s most prestigious jobs to found Pencils of Promise, the organization he started with just $25 that has since built more than 200 schools around the world.The Promise of a Pencil chronicles Braun’s journey to find his calling, as each chapter explains one clear step that every person can take to turn your biggest ambitions into reality, even if you start with as little as $25. His story takes readers behind the scenes with business moguls and village chiefs, world-famous celebrities and hometown heroes. Driven by compelling stories and shareable insights, this is a vivid and inspiring book that will give you the tools to make your own life a story worth telling.*All proceeds from this book will support Pencils of Promise.
The Promise of the Eternal Covenant
by Abraham ParkFollowing his remarkable exegesis on the first and second periods of Jesus' genealogy, the best-selling author Rev. Abraham Park, in the fifth installment of the History of Redemption series, covers the third and final period, which spans the fourteen generations from then Babylonian exile to Jesus Christ. With some amazing charts and historical insights, this book sheds light upon the labyrinth-like history of the 600 years before Jesus' birth. Throughout the book, the author's underlying thesis is quite evident; world history does not flow autonomously apart from God's redemptive history. God is sovereign over all history; the rise and fall of nations, kingdoms, and empires occur all according to God's eternal decrees and providence. This is why we can be assured that The Promise of the Eternal Covenant will certainly be fulfilled.
The Promise of the Eternal Covenant
by Abraham ParkFollowing his remarkable exegesis on the first and second periods of Jesus' genealogy, the best-selling author Rev. Abraham Park, in the fifth installment of the History of Redemption series, covers the third and final period, which spans the fourteen generations from then Babylonian exile to Jesus Christ. With some amazing charts and historical insights, this book sheds light upon the labyrinth-like history of the 600 years before Jesus' birth. Throughout the book, the author's underlying thesis is quite evident; world history does not flow autonomously apart from God's redemptive history. God is sovereign over all history; the rise and fall of nations, kingdoms, and empires occur all according to God's eternal decrees and providence. This is why we can be assured that The Promise of the Eternal Covenant will certainly be fulfilled.
The Promise of the Eternal Covenant
by Abraham ParkFollowing his remarkable exegesis on the first and second periods of Jesus' genealogy, the best-selling author Rev. Abraham Park, in the fifth installment of the History of Redemption series, covers the third and final period, which spans the fourteen generations from then Babylonian exile to Jesus Christ. With some amazing charts and historical insights, this book sheds light upon the labyrinth-like history of the 600 years before Jesus' birth. Throughout the book, the author's underlying thesis is quite evident; world history does not flow autonomously apart from God's redemptive history. God is sovereign over all history; the rise and fall of nations, kingdoms, and empires occur all according to God's eternal decrees and providence. This is why we can be assured that The Promise of the Eternal Covenant will certainly be fulfilled.
The Promise of the University: Reclaiming Humanity, Humility, and Hope (Debating Higher Education: Philosophical Perspectives #10)
by Áine MahonThis book offers philosophical readings of the contemporary university and is motivated by a series of pressing challenges in the global context of Higher Education. It argues that the university is a place for community, for refuge, for enlightenment and the careful questioning of knowledge, but it is also a place for visceral ambition and for intellectual cowardice, for blinkered individualism and professional competitiveness. In the context of a highly competitive post-crash global economy, contemporary students are placed under increasing pressure to distinguish themselves from their peers via a portfolio of learning excellence and extracurricular achievement. Growing numbers undertake part or full-time employment in order to cover registration fees and the basic costs of living. University staff take on very different forms of pressure that operate across the life-course of an academic career – from early-career anxieties to the worries of more privileged and permanent faculty who fear they do not meet ever-changing structures, assumptions and demands of the university itself. This book argues that these interlinked agendas demand consideration from philosophers of education in Ireland, Europe and further afield. It proposes that we must embody a very careful balancing act: one where we remember the romantic ideals and promises of the university while still acknowledging the very real and pressing challenges faced by our staff and students. The book will be of interest to academics, graduate students, and advanced-level undergraduates in Philosophy, Education, Mental Health, and Organizational Psychology in both North America and Europe.
The Promise-Plan of God: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments
by Walter C. Kaiser Jr.What is the central theme of the Bible? Given the diversity of authorship, genre, and context of the Bible’s various books, is it even possible to answer such a question? Or in trying to do so, is an external grid being unnaturally superimposed on the biblical text? These are difficult questions that the discipline of biblical theology has struggled to answer. In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition of his classic Toward an Old Testament Theology, Walter Kaiser offers a solution to these unresolved issues. He proposes that there is indeed a unifying center to the theology and message of the Bible that is indicated and affirmed by Scripture itself. That center is the promise of God. It is one all-encompassing promise of life through the Messiah that winds itself throughout salvation history in both the Old and New Testaments, giving cohesiveness and unity to the various parts of Scripture. After laying out his proposal, Kaiser works chronologically through the books of both testaments, demonstrating how the promise is seen throughout, how the various sub-themes of each book relate to the promise, and how God’s plan to fulfill the promise progressively unfolds. Here is a rich and illuminating biblical theology that will stir the emotion and the intellect.
The Promised Davidic King: Psalm 108's Canonical Placement and Use of Earlier Psalms (Studies in Scripture and Biblical Theology)
by Wyatt Aaron GrahamReading psalms in context The Psalter is a carefully edited work, skillfully arranged to communicate a theological message. The Promised Davidic King is a case study of how a single psalm shapes—and is shaped by—its context in the Psalter. Wyatt Aaron Graham argues that Psalm 108 plays a guiding role in Book V (Pss 107–150). Following Israel's return from exile in Psalm 107, Psalm 108 introduces the eschatological King and kingdom further developed in Psalms 109–110. Psalm 108 repurposes Psalms 57 and 60, which in this location, take on renewed meaning in the Psalter's unfolding story of redemption. Graham's study of Psalm 108 gives insight into the meaning of the Psalms and displays the benefits of reading psalms in their context.
The Promised Presence: An Introduction to Holy Spirit's Power and Authority (A Journey through Luke and Acts)
by Jenny RandleDiscover the transformative, supernatural power of Holy Spirit even in life&’s brokenness to find restoration and purpose in a world that feels out of control. Today, as in biblical times, God holds the power to transform, heal, and deliver. This Bible study through Luke and Acts reminds us that God can turn messes into miracles through the supernatural activity of Holy Spirit. In The Promised Presence, Jenny Randle shares topical Bible teaching, her own faith journey, and practical application to help us: Understand the Spirit&’s influence on the early church and in our lives today Discover biblical answers to common questions about Holy Spirit and His work Grow in our understanding of spiritual gifts Engage in reflective journal prompts for personal spiritual growth Learn how to operate in the power of the Spirit to advance God&’s kingdom The Promised Presence uses a four-week format (five lessons each week) with a bonus fifth week for those studying the book in a group, plus accompanying video teaching and thought-provoking questions. Ideal for individual or group use, become fired up to live for Christ, no matter what struggles come our way.
The Promises of God
by R. C. SproulWhat Promises Can You Believe?In The Promises of God, Dr. R. C. Sproul shows how God--the one true Promise Keeper--always keeps His promises. Drawing from his expansive theological background, Dr. Sproul addresses questions such as these:· How do we know that God will fulfill His promises to us?· What can we learn about God's faithfulness as we wait for His promises to be fulfilled?· What was the agreement God the Father had with Jesus before the beginning of the world?· What does God's covenant with Adam mean for us today?· What common covenant do atheists and other non-Christians participate in with God?· What does God's covenant have to do with His forgiveness of our sins today?· Why did Jesus have to die to complete God's covenant with us? God's promises throughout history are the foundation for your relationship with Him. Here you will see how and why He keeps His promises to you, from now through eternity.
The Promotion of Education: A Critical Cultural Social Marketing Approach
by Valerie Harwood Nyssa MurrayThis book introduces critical cultural social marketing and adapts these techniques for use in the promotion of educational futures in communities and places where there is educational disadvantage. An approach that builds on the discipline of social marketing, the authors describe the promotion of education as underpinned by a commitment to understanding the effects of difficult experiences with institutions such as schools, as well as the diversity of learning. Involving the critical in promoting education means it is possible to be alert to the impacts of institutional education, while involving the cultural means we are forced to appreciate and connect with learning in all its diversity. The authors draw upon examples from Lead My Learning, an education promotion campaign produced using a critical cultural social marketing approach. In doing so, they provide a detailed account of new ways to promote education.
The Prompter
by Chris d'LaceyThere's no way hyperactive Robin can play a part in the school production of Peter Pan. Or is there? For Robin's amazing memory gets him the job of prompter - and eventually a starring role that leads to a hilarious performance. A funny, delightful tale with appeal to all young thespians (and anyone else who would like to see their headmistress chased by a crocodile-)
The Pronunciation of New Testament Greek: Judeo-Palestinian Greek Phonology and Orthography from Alexander to Islam (Eerdmans Language Resources)
by Benjamin KantorWhat did the apostles&’ Greek sound like?How would New Testament Greek have been pronounced? Often students are taught Erasmian pronunciation, which does not even reproduce Erasmus&’s own pronunciation faithfully, let alone that of the New Testament authors. In his new book, Benjamin Kantor breaks a path toward an authentic pronunciation of Koine Greek at the time of the New Testament.The first comprehensive phonological and orthographic study of Judeo-Palestinian Koine Greek, The Pronunciation of New Testament Greek surveys thousands of inscriptions and papyri to determine its historical pronunciation. Benjamin Kantor covers his cutting-edge methodology, the chosen sources, and their context before explaining the pronunciation of each Greek phoneme individually. Written for interested students and specialists alike, this guide includes both explicatory footnotes for novices and technical analysis for veterans.
The Proper Way to Educate the Deaf: A Modern Annotated Translation
by The Abbé de l’EpéeThis volume presents the first complete English translation of the Abbé de l’Épée’s seminal work describing his methodology for educating deaf children. Originally published in French in 1798, this modern annotated edition offers readers a translation that is documentary in scope and that reflects historic attitudes toward deaf people and deaf education while maintaining the conventions of contemporary English. De l’Épée provides an anecdotal account of his methods and philosophy for educating deaf children using a sign system based on the French Sign Language of the era but adapted to visually represent the linguistic features of spoken and written French. His work laid the foundation for the use of the “manual method,” or sign language, in deaf education. One section of the text, originally published in Latin, outlines the intellectual clash between de l’Épée and Samuel Heinicke, an early proponent of oral education who contested the use of sign language. De l’Épée’s text holds significant cultural and historical value for the fields of deaf studies and deaf education. This English language translation reveals de l’Épée’s own story of how he came to be known as the “father of the deaf” and is enriched by scholarly contributions that provide essential historical context and a framework for modern understanding.
The Prophet Jesus and the Renewal of Israel: Moving beyond a Diversionary Debate
by Richard HorsleyDebate over whether or not Jesus can be best interpreted within an "apocalyptic scenario" has continued to dominate historical Jesus studies since Schweitzer and Bultmann. In The Prophet Jesus and the Renewal of Israel Richard Horsley shows that the apocalyptic scenario -- with its supposed expectation of "the end of the world," the fiery "last judgment," and "the parousia of the Son of Man" -- is a modern scholarly construct that obscures the particulars of texts, society, and history. Drawing on his wide-ranging earlier scholarship, Horsley refocuses and reformulates investigation of the historical Jesus in a thoroughly relational-contextual approach. He recognizes that the sources for the historical Jesus are not separate sayings, but rather the sustained Gospel narratives of Jesus' mission. Horsley's new approach finds Jesus the popular prophet engaged in a movement of renewal, resistance, and judgment against Roman imperialism, Jerusalem rulers, and the Pharisees.
The Prophetic Events Of Your Life: Beyond Your Horizon
by Kathryn GarlandWRITTEN TOBelievers, Unbelievers, and Jews, therefore, every person living today has a specific role in this book. This book is personal. It is written to you. It is about God, you, and your place in end-time history…and beyond.PURPOSEThere are countless books, messages, and teachings on End Times, many agree others contradict. Have you ever wished that you could just study Bible prophecy for yourself? Kathryn Garland is a Bible teacher with 50+ years of experience and is aware of this need and desire for Believers to be able to interpret prophetic teachings for themselves. The Lord impressed upon the author to write this book involving the reader. This study will lead you to God’s Word to discover these truths for yourself and personalize it with your own Timeline. It will bring end-time truths together in a clear and coherent way. You will be prepared for your Events, recognize them as they occur, and safeguarded against deception.DESCRIPTIONPART ONE involves a study with the author of each Prophetic Event of your life in chronological order. There are nine Events for the Believer, seven for the Unbeliever, and seven for the Jew. They begin with the present and proceed all the way to your last forever Event. Each Event may be studied as a unit in itself.EVENTS System of the Antichrist The Rapture The Wrath of God Second Coming of Christ Armageddon Jesus’ Thousand Year Kingdom Judgment Seat of Christ Marriage Supper of the Lamb Great White Throne Judgment New Heaven and New EarthPART TWO is a careful examination of the System and the Person of the Antichrist from four Bible passages. These studies will guard you against deception and will enable you to look in the right direction so that you will recognize the Antichrist at his appearing.FEATURESEntire books are written covering only one Prophetic Event this book covers them all.Your own Timeline helps to visualize exactly where you are at the time of each Event.All Bible passages are included in the text providing instant access.Many teaching methods will stimulate your interest and give you a sense of actually living the moment.Can be used individually or in a group setting.BENEFITSYou will gain basic understanding and skills in how to interpret and discover meaning in biblical prophetic truths.You will learn about the timing of key end-time events and how they relate to each other.Truths from God’s Word to store in your personal belief system. This hands-on study will feed your mind and it will feed your soul.VALUE STATEMENTS:The knowledge I will gain from this book will help me to live differently from those who live with little or no thought of God. I will live forward, in the light of my future Events.My faith will be fortified in the truth that what God says will unquestionably take place.Because I know and rely on these revealed truths of God’s Word, I will not be deceived, they will serve me as a shield against the deception of the System and Person of the Antichrist.SPECIAL EMPHASIS:Bring people to Christ. The need for the reader to know Jesus Christ personally and God’s plan of salvation for his/her life.Holy living. All prophetic scripture deals with living a life set apart for God in holiness.
The Prophetic Literature (Core Biblical Studies)
by Carolyn J. SharpThis unique introduction to the Prophetic books provides a comprehensive examination of one of the most important, and misunderstood genres of the Hebrew Bible. It examines the nature and purpose of prophetic literature, as well as providing an in-depth account of the origins and development of each individual book. The book begins by placing the prophets in their historical context and introducing the idea of a prophetic book. A series of chronological chapters focus on each prophetic book examining its literary structure, authorship, and the editorial processes that produced each book. Readers are also introduced to the most recent scholarly research into the formation of prophetic books and the ongoing task of the scribes in updating previous works to meet new situations. The Prophetic Literature offers rich and rewarding insights into a series of prophetic works whose profound influences and inspirational wisdom have endured to the present day.
The Prophetic Literature: Interpreting Biblical Texts Series (Interpreting Biblical Texts)
by Marvin A. SweeneyBiblical StudiesBiblical texts create worlds of meaning, and invite readers to enter them. When readers enter such textual worlds, which are often strange and complex, they are confronted with theological claims. With this in mind, the purpose of the Interpreting Biblical Texts series is to help serious readers in their experience of reading and interpreting by providing guides for their journeys into textual worlds. The controlling perspective is expressed in the operative word of the title--interpreting. The primary focus of the series is not so much on the world behind the texts or out of which the texts have arisen as on the worlds created by the texts in their engagement with readers. Although these books of the prophets are based upon the careers and experiences of some of the most talented and provocative individuals of their times, the books must be read first as literature. Each book displays its own unique organization, literary characteristics, and theological outlook in presenting the prophets. In the case of Jeremiah, interpreters must even consider two distinctive forms of the book in the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint. By guiding the reader through the literary structure and language of each of the prophetic books as well as the social roles of the individual prophets, this volume opens the reader to greater understanding and appreciation of the prophets of Israel and Judah."Fact packed and crystal clear, Marvin Sweeney’s Interpreting Biblical Texts: The Prophetic Literature invites readers to tour the landscape of ancient Israel’s Latter Prophets corpus. Sweeney serves as a first-rate guide, equipping readers with basic knowledge to grasp, and grapple with, the literary legacies of the canonical prophets. True to the series title, he interprets texts with an eye to major, dynamic themes in Jewish and Christian traditions. The volume proves a reliable guidebook for readers wishing not only to survey, but also to engage in dialogue with, ancient Israel’s canonical prophets."Katheryn Pfisterer Darr, Professor of Hebrew Bible, Boston University"The aim of the series Interpreting Biblical Texts is pedagogical. This well-written, easy to follow, and coherent book serves its purpose well. More importantly, it certainly invites and guides its readers in the enterprise of interacting with the prophetic books in a way that is informed by recent, academic scholarship on this literature."Ehud Ben Zvi, History and Classics & Interdisciplinary Program of Religious Studies, University of Alberta"This is a new and interesting approach to the prophetic literature, which will be illuminating for theological reflection in our own post-Holocaust era." John J. Collins, Holmes Professor of Old Testament, YaleMarvin A. Sweeney is Professor of Hebrew Bible, Claremont School of Theology, and Professor of Religion at Claremont Graduate University.
The Prophetic Responsibility: Your Role in a World That Ignores God's Voice
by Matthew L. Stevenson IIIGod speaks every day. You have a responsibility to listen. The church is in a critical season. There are unprecedented crises in every segment of the world, and ungodly opinions and philosophies abound. The war over truth is raging as the idea of maintaining solidarity with Jesus Christ is growing increasingly unpopular. Since biblical days God has used the prophetic voice during times of crisis, darkness, and disaster to speak into the earth. Knowing and partnering with the thoughts, words, plans, and actions of God are not a path reserved for a select few. Being prophetic should be a priority to all Christians. Leaving the prophetic responsibility to those walking in the office of a prophet is not biblical. God wants to unleash an unprecedented outpouring of His Spirit in the earth and bring in a record-setting harvest of souls.
The Prophets (Perennial Classics Ser.)
by Abraham J. HeschelThe enduring masterpiece on the Old Testament prophets from the legendary twentieth-century Jewish theologian and author of the classics works Man Is Not Alone and God in Search of Man.“A brilliant study of the Hebrew prophets, one of the most penetrating works . . . [of] our time.”— Will HerbergWhen it was first published in 1962, The Prophets was hailed as a masterpiece. Since then, Heschel's classic work has stood the test of time. The Prophets provides a unique opportunity for readers of all faiths to gain a fresh perspective and deep knowledge of the Old Testament and Israel’s ancient prophetic movement. Heschel’s profound understanding of the prophets and detailed examinations of them, including Amos, Hosea, Isahiah, Micah, and Jeremiah, offers crucial insights into the philosophy of religion that continue to hold relevance for modern scholars and laymen alike.
The Prophets and the Apostolic Witness: Reading Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel as Christian Scripture
by Philip Graham Ryken Iain M. Duguid John N. Oswalt Daniel I. Block Mark S. Gignilliat Andrew G. Shead Dana M. Harris Nicholas G. Piotrowski Gary E. Yates Lissa M. Wray Beal Alicia R. Jackson John W. HilberHow should Christians read prophetic literature? Questions abound both in the academy and the church as to how to engage the prophets, particularly in light of the New Testament. The Gospel writers and the church fathers all read and appealed to the Old Testament, but are we as modern-day readers supposed to take the same approach? The Prophets and the Apostolic Witness is a dialogue among scholars that identifies the interpretive methods used throughout history while also charting a constructive way forward for our own approach to reading the Major Prophets. This comprehensive volume brings together experts on Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel to illuminate the following topics: How the Apostles Read the Major Prophets as Christian Scripture Limits on Reading the Major Prophets as Christian Scripture Reading the Major Prophets in the Footsteps of the Apostles The History of Interpretation of the Major Prophets as Christian Scripture Preaching the Major Prophets as Christian Scripture This collaborative endeavor offers fresh and helpful insights to scholars, students, and pastors alike as they engage with the text of the Major Prophets.
The Prophets and the Promise
by Willis Judson BeecherDelve into the profound world of biblical prophecy with Willis Judson Beecher's illuminating work, "The Prophets and the Promise." This scholarly yet accessible book provides a comprehensive exploration of the prophetic tradition within the Bible, examining the lives and messages of the prophets and their enduring significance in the Judeo-Christian tradition.Willis Judson Beecher, a distinguished theologian and biblical scholar, meticulously analyzes the role of the prophets in ancient Israel, offering deep insights into their divine mission and the promises they proclaimed. Through thoughtful exegesis and historical context, Beecher brings to life the powerful messages of these revered figures, from Isaiah and Jeremiah to Ezekiel and Daniel."The Prophets and the Promise" explores the nature of prophecy, highlighting how the prophets served as intermediaries between God and His people, delivering messages of warning, hope, and redemption. Beecher delves into the themes of covenant, justice, and divine promise, showing how the prophetic messages were not only relevant in their own time but continue to resonate through the ages.Central to Beecher’s analysis is the concept of the promise—the assurance of God's faithfulness and the anticipation of future fulfillment. He examines how this promise unfolds through the prophetic writings, culminating in the Messianic hope that finds its ultimate expression in the New Testament. Beecher's work underscores the continuity and coherence of the biblical narrative, connecting the Old Testament prophecies with their New Testament fulfillment."The Prophets and the Promise" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Bible's prophetic literature.
The Prophets of Israel: Walking the Ancient Paths
by James K. HoffmeierSeeing the biblical prophets in context makes all the difference in understanding their messagesIn , Old Testament scholar and longtime field archaeologist James K. Hoffmeier explores the biblical prophets through their ancient settings. Readers gain a more accurate and comprehensive understanding through many practical components:• Full-color photos and images of historical and cultural importance• Focus on the geopolitical contexts of the prophets• Clear explanations of the prophets' provoking messages• Discussion questions for Bible students or instructor useThese features and photos vividly illustrate the biblical narratives and the prophets' concerns, helping readers better comprehend each text's message and make informed theological applications.The biblical prophetic tradition extends far before and far after the Major and Minor Prophets. Yet all biblical prophets--including recognizable figures like Moses and Elijah, lesser-known prophets like Huldah and Micaiah, and the New Testament prophets--ministered in distinctive cultural and historical circumstances. Hoffmeier draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient Near Eastern culture, geography, political realities, and the Old Testament message to locate the prophets in their worlds. This approach illuminates prophetic messages and ministries with a theological clarity that basic history and literary interpretation cannot achieve.
The Prose Reader: Essays for Thinking, Reading, and Writing (Eighth Edition)
by Kim Flachmann Michael FlachmannThe Prose Reader contains twenty new essays, including an interesting and provocative photo essay. The eighth edition has updated some of the essays, added new authors, and introduced many new topics, such as committing to a place, language acquisition, learning to read, the theory of evolution, girl-fighting, bingeing on college campuses, violence in the United States, gay marriage, graffiti, DNA testing, the Patriot Act, insomnia, and the American Civil War.
The Prose Reader: Essays for Thinking, Reading, and Writing (Ninth Edition)
by Kim Flachmann Michael FlachmannEffective writing through critical thinking. Above all others, this rhetorical patterns reader provides a comprehensive grounding in critical thinking as the foundation for close reading and effective writing. Just as important, by exposing the reader to interesting and insightful prose by a diversity of top writers, the reader is motivated to respond in writing and discussions. By thinking, reading, and writing on three increasingly difficult levels - literally, interpretively, and critically - readers can better learn the processes and skills necessary to be successful in all their writing experiences.
The Prospects for Increasing the Reuse of Digital Training Content
by Lindsay Daugherty Matthew W. Lewis Jeff Rothenberg Michael G. Shanley Susan G. StrausThis study examined how the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative might encourage the reuse of digital training content as a strategy to reduce the cost of its development. While findings highlighted a number of current challenges with the reuse option, one conclusion is that ADL can foster more reuse by taking a proactive approach in supporting training development organizations that are attempting to implement a reuse strategy.