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BTV # 01: Pablo, el Espíritu y el pueblo de Dios
by Gordon D. FeeEn Pablo, el Espíritu y el pueblo de Dios este erudito pentecostal ha redefinido los términos de la discusión sobre el Espíritu Santo de una manera que trasciende los paradigmas de hoy sobre la orientación carismática o no carismática. Sus palabras son un fuerte recordatorio de lo que Dios, a través de su Espíritu Santo, pretende que la iglesia sea... Su trabajo es un intento de dirigirnos de nuevo a la Biblia y revigorizar nuestra propia visión de cómo el Espíritu moviliza a la comunidad de creyentes en la iglesia local.
BTV # 02: Comentario de la Epístola de Santiago
by Douglas J. MooEste comentario altamente original busca hacer a la Epístola de Santiago clara y aplicable a la vida diaria del cristiano. Interactuando con los más recientes puntos de vista sobre Santiago, pero manteniendo las referencias académicas al mínimo, Douglas Moo introduce primero la Epístola de Santiago en su contexto histórico, y después provee comentarios, verso por verso, que explican el mensaje de Santiago tanto a los que la leen por primera vez como a la iglesia de hoy.
BTV # 06: Un acercamiento literario a través de la mirada de los campesinos de Oriente Medio (Biblioteca Teologica Vida)
by Kenneth E. BaileyEl trabajo extensivo de Bailey en la cultura campesina del Medio Oriente le ha ayudado en su intento de determinar las suposiciones culturales a las que habría llegado su audiencia al contarles las parábolas. Los mismos valores que comunicaron las parábolas en el tiempo de Jesús, sugiere Bailey, pueden ser descubiertos hoy en comunidades aisladas en lugares como Egipto, Líbano, Siria e Irak. Al explorar las visiones mundiales sobre estas culturas, es posible discernir, por ejemplo, lo que significó hace dos mil años atrás para un amigo venir a llamar a media noche, o que un hijo pidiera su herencia antes de que su padre muriera. A través de una combinación de análisis literario y cultural, estos estudios logran una gran cantidad de profundos avances en la interpretación de las parábolas de Jesús.
BTV # 08: Una introducción a los libros de Hechos a Apocalipsis (Biblioteca Teologica Vida)
by Craig L. BlombergEste libro es una lectura esencial para aquellos que buscan un estudio profundo del nacimiento y crecimiento de la iglesia primitiva. Siendo un volumen acompañante del galardonado Jesús y los Evangelios de Blomberg, esta accesible investigación provee una introducción, un comentario y una aplicación para cada uno de veintitrés libros restantes del Nuevo Testamento, ayudando de esta forma a los estudiantes a captar su significado histórico, lingüístico y teológico.
BTV # 09: Preguntas clave sobre el Nuevo Testamento (Biblioteca Teologica Vida)
by Craig L. BlombergEste libro se enfrenta a tres cuestiones teológicas de conocida dificultad: (1) la fiabilidad histórica del Nuevo Testamento, (2) el debate sobre quién fue el verdadero fundador del cristianismo, Jesús o Pablo, y (3) el modo en que los creyentes del siglo veintiuno debemos aplicar el Nuevo Testamento a la vida cotidiana. Todo ello lo hace ofreciendo respuestas bien trabajadas y razonadas, que nos ayudan a apreciar el valor de la fe cristiana y a acercarnos a ella de una forma más profunda. Basado en las investigaciones más serias, pero escrito en un estilo accesible a todos los públicos, este libro es una excelente guía para pastores, estudiantes y cualquier persona interesada en obtener una mejor comprensión del Nuevo Testamento.
BTV # 12: Manual de investigación teológica
by Nancy Jean VyhmeisterTrabajos de investigación, de Nancy Vyhmeister, se está convirtiendo con rapidez en el libro de texto de referencia modelo para redactar documentos de investigación en el campo de la religión y la teología. El mismo conduce al estudiante desde el principio de la asignación de un trabajo, a través de la fase de investigación, hasta que el trabajo es terminado. Esta segunda edición ofrece mejoras y un material adicional para cosas tales como el creciente campo de investigación en línea y cómo hacer la investigación relativa a la iglesia de una manera profesional. Los recursos para hacer la investigación se actualizan en todo el libro.
Baa! Oink! Moo! God Made the Animals
by Rhonda Gowler GreeneKids love mooing cows and hatching chicks, but who created these animals to do what they do? On a trip to the farm, one small child is determined to find out. In this padded board book from award-winning author Rhonda Gowler Greene, your child too can explore their questions about nature, and learn about the One who makes everything uniquely special.Mama, look!A cr-r-rack! A PEEP!Who makes it hatchand CHEEP CHEEP CHEEP?Kids love to ask questions, and in Baa! Oink! Moo! God Made the Animals, each &“Why?&” and &“Who?&” about the farm animals they&’ll encounter inside is answered in clever and fun rhymes … all pointing back to the God who made each sheep, cow, pig, horse, goat—all the animals on the farm—including puppies! And with sounds words for your child to call out on each spread, this message about God&’s amazing creation is also playful and interactive, making it perfect for repeated reading and story time.Baa! Oink! Moo! God Made the Animals:contains a variety of animals and their sounds, making it fun and easy to teach your child about the creatures on a farmdepicts a fun mother-child adventure, making it perfect for parental bonding timeis perfect for lap readingalso works for bedtime reading, with an ending that will help your child snuggle in for the night
Baal, St. George, and Khidr: A Study of the Historical Geography of the Levant (History, Archaeology, and Culture of the Levant #8)
by Robert D. Miller IIIn Western tradition, St. George is known as the dragon slayer. In the Middle East, he is called Khidr ("Green One"), and in addition to being a dragon slayer, he is also somehow the prophet Elijah. In this book, Robert D. Miller II untangles these complicated connections and reveals how, especially in his Middle Eastern guise, St. George is a reincarnation of the Canaanite storm god Baal, another "Green One" who in Ugaritic texts slays dragons.Combining art history, theology, and archeology, this multidisciplinary study demystifies the identity of St. George in his various incarnations, laying bare the processes by which these identifications merged and diverged. Miller traces the origins of this figure in Arabic and Latin texts and explores the possibility that Middle Eastern shrines to St. George lie on top of ancient shrines of the Canaanite storm god Baal. Miller examines these holy places, particularly in modern Israel and around Mount Hermon on the Syrian-Lebanese-Israeli border, and makes the convincing case that direct continuity exists from the Baal of antiquity to the St. George/Khidr of Christian lore.Convincingly argued and thoroughly researched, this study makes a unique contribution to such diverse areas as ancient Near Eastern studies, Roman history and religion, Christian hagiography and iconography, Quranic studies, and Arab folk religion.
Baal, St. George, and Khidr: A Study of the Historical Geography of the Levant (History, Archaeology, and Culture of the Levant)
by Robert D. Miller IIIn Western tradition, St. George is known as the dragon slayer. In the Middle East, he is called Khidr (“Green One”), and in addition to being a dragon slayer, he is also somehow the prophet Elijah. In this book, Robert D. Miller II untangles these complicated connections and reveals how, especially in his Middle Eastern guise, St. George is a reincarnation of the Canaanite storm god Baal, another “Green One” who in Ugaritic texts slays dragons.Combining art history, theology, and archeology, this multidisciplinary study demystifies the identity of St. George in his various incarnations, laying bare the processes by which these identifications merged and diverged. Miller traces the origins of this figure in Arabic and Latin texts and explores the possibility that Middle Eastern shrines to St. George lie on top of ancient shrines of the Canaanite storm god Baal. Miller examines these holy places, particularly in modern Israel and around Mount Hermon on the Syrian-Lebanese-Israeli border, and makes the convincing case that direct continuity exists from the Baal of antiquity to the St. George/Khidr of Christian lore.Convincingly argued and thoroughly researched, this study makes a unique contribution to such diverse areas as ancient Near Eastern studies, Roman history and religion, Christian hagiography and iconography, Quranic studies, and Arab folk religion.
Baba Yaga's Book of Witchcraft: Slavic Magic from the Witch of the Woods
by Madame PamitaMove Swiftly On Your Own Two Feet, for Baba Yaga You Must MeetDiscover ancient and modern Slavic magical practices through stories told by the legendary Baba Yaga herself. Learn about the magic of the sun, moon, and stars, as well as the magic of weather, animals, seasons, stones, food, beeswax, and more. Each chapter includes a piece of the fairy tale of Vasylyna, comments from Baba Yaga, and hands-on tips and techniques from author Madame Pamita.Explore magical activities alongside authentic folktales about the birth of the sun and the land of the blessed ones. Step-by-step instructions show you how to stitch Ukrainian folk embroidery motifs into protective charms, weave wreaths from herbs, make enchanted poppets, and work with the spirits of the forest, the hearth, and the sauna. With a bounty of tips and information, this book teaches you to embrace the beauty of these traditional practices and reclaim your personal magic.
Babalawo: The Secrets of Afro-Cuban Ifá
by Frank Baba EyiogbeCuban Ifá From An InsiderHidden within the mysterious Afro-Cuban religion of Santería, also known as Lucumí, there is a deep body of secrets and rituals called Ifá. This book pulls away the veil of secrecy to reveal exactly what Ifá is and how it works, exploring its history, cosmology, Orichas, initiations, mythology, offerings, and sacrifices. Join Frank Baba Eyiogbe in this fascinating introduction that discusses the functions of the babalawo, the role of women, the future of Ifá, and much more.Praise: "A wonderful and much needed addition to the literature on Afro-Cuban religion. Engagingly written, scholarly while remaining accessible . . . it presents an up-to-date exposition of both the history and contemporary philosophy of one of the world's most complex systems of divination."mdash;Stephan Palmié, Chair of the Department of Anthropology and Social Sciences at the University of Chicago and author of The Cooking of History: How Not to Study Afro-Cuban Religion
Babaylan Sing Back: Philippine Shamans and Voice, Gender, and Place
by Grace NonoBabaylan Sing Back depicts the embodied voices of Native Philippine ritual specialists popularly known as babaylan. These ritual specialists are widely believed to have perished during colonial times, or to survive on the margins in the present-day. They are either persecuted as witches and purveyors of superstition, or valorized as symbols of gender equality and anticolonial resistance. Drawing on fieldwork in the Philippines and in the Philippine diaspora, Grace Nono's deep engagement with the song and speech of a number of living ritual specialists demonstrates Native historical agency in the 500th year anniversary of the contact between the people of the Philippine Islands and the European colonizers.
Babes with a Beatitude
by Dannelle Woody Linda P Kozar366 short devotional messages for today's busy woman offer godly encouragement and practical wisdom.
Baboushka and the Three Kings
by Ruth RobbinsThe children of old Russia awaited with joy the coming of Baboushka at Christmastime as our children today await Santa Claus. Baboushka's story is retold here with beauty and warmth. When the three kings ask the old woman to join them in their search for the Child, she declines because her day's work is not finished. In vain, she tries to follow them the next day. Since that distant time, Baboushka has continued her endless search for the Child. The primitive beauty of old Russia is captured in rich four-color pictures by Nicolas Sidjakov, illustrator of the well-known THE FRIENDLY BEASTS. Included is the story in verse with music composed especially for this book.
Baby Bear's Time to Grow with Brown Bear and Friends (The World of Eric Carle)
by Eric Carle Odd DotFrom the World of Eric Carle comes a celebration of dreams, imagination, and growing up. Join Brown Bear and his friends on a colorful journey filled with enchanting illustrations that showcase the fun and unique things we might become and do when we grow up. This charming board book for young readers 0-3 inspires little ones to dream big. Filled with heartwarming messages and Carle's beloved illustrations, it's a joyful reminder that no matter what path we choose, we are cherished and loved.
Baby Bible Stories About Jesus
by Robin CurrieYour toddler will delight as he or she listens to the lively stories found in the Baby Bible Stories About Jesus. These specially selected stories and brightly colored illustrations will provide an age-appropriate, simple approach to teaching toddlers about Jesus. Each story includes activities that will involve your child in the story, and a brief prayer to pray. Learning about Jesus will be fun!Your child will look forward to the special moments when you share the wonders of God's Word together.
Baby Blessings: Inspiring Poems and Prayers for Every Stage of Babyhood
by June Cotner"What a lovely and lyrical way to usher in a baby and celebrate the unfolding stages of parenting. " --Janet Chan, editorial director, the Parenting Group. Baby Blessings highlights the wonders of babyhood with classic and new poems, lullabies, and blessings for every stage of baby's life, from pregnancy to infanthood to the toddler years. Featuring contributions from such well-known names as Dr. Spock, Brahms, and Rami Shapiro, Baby Blessings also includes special sections for baby-naming ceremonies, christenings, and other precious moments. Baby Blessings provides inspiration and joyful reflections for the new mother just beginning to explore the miraculous experience of birth and motherhood, as well as the seasoned mom who wants to recapture the priceless emotions of those early days. Parents will treasure this collection for years to come. Our Wish for You May you always see beauty in the world And hear music every day. May you know the touch of gentle hands And walk the peaceful way. May the words you speak be loving, May laughter see you through. May you be blessed with hope and joy-- These gifts we wish for you. --Theresa Mary Grass
Baby Boomers and Beyond
by Amy HansonHow ministry leaders can help older adults be a vital part of Christian communityWith the explosion of the older adult population, this important book explores the opportunities and challenges that this presents for the Christian community. Amy Hanson challenges us to let go of many old stereotypes regarding aging and embrace a new paradigm that sees older adults as active, healthy and capable of making significant contributions.Debunks the myths of aging that keep us from fully embracing the potential of people in life's second halfOffers suggestions on how to re-invent ministry with older adultsFocuses on unleashing older adults to serve and make an impact on churches and congregationsA volume in the Leadership Network seriesThe author shows church leaders how they can unleash the power of the baby boomer population to strengthen their congregations.
Baby Dinosaurs on the Ark?: The Bible and Modern Science and the Trouble of Making It All Fit
by Janet Kellogg RayA scientific look at creationism from a former creationist A significant number of Americans, especially evangelical Christians, believe Earth and humankind were created in their present form sometime in the last 10,000 years or so—the rationale being that this is (presumably) the story told in the book of Genesis. Within that group, any threatening scientific evidence that suggests otherwise is rejected or, when possible, retrofitted into a creationist worldview. But can this uncomfortable blend of biblical literalism and pseudoscience hold up under scrutiny? Is it tenable to believe that the Grand Canyon was formed not millions of years ago by gradual erosion but merely thousands of years ago by the Great Flood? Were there really baby dinosaurs with Noah on his ark? Janet Kellogg Ray, a science educator who grew up a creationist, doesn&’t want other Christians to have to do the exhausting mental gymnastics she did earlier in her life. Working through the findings of a range of fields including geology, paleontology, and biology, she shows how a literal interpretation of the book of Genesis simply doesn&’t mesh with what we know to be reality. But as someone who remains a committed Christian, Ray also shows how an acceptance of the theory of evolution is not necessarily an acceptance of atheism, and how God can still be responsible for having created the world, even if it wasn&’t in a single, momentary, miraculous event.
Baby Loves Angular Momentum on Hanukkah! (Baby Loves Science)
by Ruth SpiroThe perfect Hanukkah gift for babies and toddlers, complete with big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.Baby discovers the science behind spinning a dreidel on Hanukkah! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores angular momentum, torque, friction, and gravity. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well.
Baby Loves Electrical Engineering on Christmas! (Baby Loves Science)
by Ruth SpiroBig, brainy science for the littlest listeners.Baby discovers the science behind Christmas lights! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores electricity, circuits, and electrical safety. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well.
Baby Monkey, Private Eye
by Brian Selznick Mr. David SerlinCaldecott Medalist Brian Selznick and debut children's book author David Serlin create a dazzling new format especially for young children!A New York Times Bestselling BookAn Amazon Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearParents Magazine Best Early Reader of the Year"A marvel." --The New York Times"Inventive... fabulously expressive..." --San Francisco ChronicleWho is Baby Monkey?He is a baby.He is a monkey.He has a job.He is Baby Monkey, Private Eye!Lost jewels?Missing pizza?Stolen spaceship?Baby Monkey can help...if he can put on his pants!Baby Monkey's adventures come to life in an exciting blend of picture book, beginning reader, and graphic novel. With pithy text and over 120 black and white drawings accented with red, it is ideal for sharing aloud and for emerging readers.
Baby Moses (Step into Reading)
by Linda HaywardIllus. in full color. "In this very simple retelling of the Old Testament story, baby Moses is hidden in the river and later found and raised by the pharaoh's daughter. Lush watercolors provide the backdrop for a large-print text with only a few difficult words. A good addition to the series, offering new readers the satisfaction of mastering a Bible story on their own."--Booklist.
Baby Moses and the Princess (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Various AuthorsGod wants Moses to save his people from slavery. But Moses is afraid. How can he convince the king to let the slaves go?
Baby Moses: The Brick Bible for Kids (Brick Bible for Kids)
by Brendan Powell SmithThe Israelites were living in Egypt for some time before the new pharaoh decided to enslave them to weaken their power and numbers. It was a terrible time for the God's chosen people, and was made even worse when Pharaoh decreed that any baby boy born to an Israelite should be killed. Jochebed, an Israelite slave, had a baby boy named Moses. In order to save her son, she placed him in a basket and set him floating down the Nile River, with his older sister, Miriam, watching over him. The baby was saved, however, by an Egyptian princess, who gave him the name he'd carry into the desert, leading his people out of bondage and up a mountain to receive God's laws for his people.The story of baby Moses, his journey down the Nile, and his growth into a man who would lead God's chosen people out of Egypt is a timeless, important story about faith, love, and redemption. Now, for the first time, this epic story comes to life as part of The Brick Bible for Kids series. Enjoy reading one of the Bible's most colorful stories illustrated in LEGO as a family.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.