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Animals: know it all
By Hugh Westrup, Darren Sechrist. 2000
This workbook offers science topics with the perspective that the world is created by God; that frame of reference is…
found throughout the presentation of content, through Bible verses, and through other biblical references. Grades 2-4. 2000.3: the numbers of hope
By Max Lucado. 2007
A word-by-word study of John 3:16. First situating it in its biblical context as part of Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus,…
Lucado then dissects the 26-word promise phrase by phrase, picking out key theological ideas that provide hope to Christians. Lucado employs great stories and real-life illustrations to drive home points about God's love, justice and determination to save. Followed by a 40-day Bible study on the life of Jesus (excerpted from Lucado's earlier books)The art of Bible translation
By Robert Alter. 2019
Literary critic and translator presents his views on the literary styles of the Bible and the importance of adhering to…
them as much as possible. Discusses his specific experiences in translating the Bible over a twenty-year span, the history of Bible translation, quirks of language, and making choices. 2019Pastor explores teachings and sayings that he believes contain some truth but that can be hurtful to people. Specifically examines,…
among other phrases, "Everything happens for a reason," "God helps those who help themselves," and "God won't give you more than you can handle."2016Not in God's name: confronting religious violence
By Jonathan Sacks. 2015
Rabbi and author of The Great Partnership (DB 78791) examines foundational texts of the three Abrahamic faiths--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--to…
delve into causes for religious-based violence. Posits that rationalizing is based on misreading of texts, and presents reasons why people of faith should denounce extremists. 2015Love does: discover a secretly incredible life in an ordinary world
By Bob Goff. 2012
Lawyer and nonprofit founder shares his philosophy of faith that is based on being an active participant and actor within…
God's love. Uses anecdotes from his life to share lessons he has learned, such as courting his wife for three years before she agreed to even date him. 2012Dear Jesus: seeking his light in your life (Dear Jesus)
By Sarah Young. 2007
Devotional from the author of Jesus Lives (DB 85047) exploring the concept of dialoguing directly with Jesus. At the end…
of each entry is a series of excerpts from scriptures regarding the topic discussed. 2007The grammar of God: a journey into the words and worlds of the Bible
By Aviya Kushner. 2015
Journalist chronicles her journey studying the bible, particularly the Old Testament, which she read for the first time in English…
as a student of Marilynne Robinson, author of Gilead (DB 59561). Discusses the differences in grammar and vocabulary between the original Hebrew and various English translations. 2015Interpreting the prophets: reading, understanding and preaching from the worlds of the prophets
By Aaron Chalmers. 2015
Theology professor outlines a guide designed to aid in bettering the understanding and interpretation of the Bible's Old Testament prophets.…
Examines the historical context of the writings, the ways to define who qualifies as a prophet, and differentiations between prophecy and apocalyptic preaching. 2015Cox, professor at Harvard Divinity School and author of Many Mansions (DB 29948), posits a need for a unified reading…
approach between lay people and scholars of the Bible. Examines the reading experience as three stages: narrative or literal, historical, and spiritual, and offers ways to reconcile those stages. 2015You'll get through this: hope and help for your turbulent times
By Max Lucado. 2013
Minister Lucado relates the biblical tale of Joseph and his brothers as an allegory to help people deal with crises…
such as job loss, illness, and divorce. Discusses ways faith in God can relieve difficulties and offers practical advice based on scripture. 2013Killing Jesus: a history (Bill O'Reilly's Killing)
By Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard. 2013
Political commentator O'Reilly and historian Dugard chronicle the political and social milieus in which Jesus lived. They discuss Rome's domination…
of Judea, Jesus's spiritual journey, and the events that led to his crucifixion. Some violence. Bestseller. 2013Jews and words
By Amos Oz. 2012
Oz and his daughter, both secular Israeli Jews, explain why they believe the strength of Jewish culture is in its…
texts, not its faith or its bloodlines. They discuss the significance of Jewish family structure, women of the Bible, and the transcendence of time. 2012A prayer journal
By Flannery O'Connor, W. A. Sessions. 2013
Journal of the author of A Good Man Is Hard to Find and Other Stories (DB 33325), kept between January…
1946 and September 1947 while she was attending the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa. Reflects on her relationship with God and the world around her. 1947Zealot: the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth
By Reza Aslan. 2013
Religious scholar, author of No God but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam (DB 61297), uses historical records…
and New Testament accounts to portray Jesus the man as a charismatic, radical Jewish nationalist. Discusses ways the early Christian church strategically reshaped Jesus's teachings. Bestseller. 2013The Bible and the believer: how to read the Bible critically and religiously
By Peter Enns, Marc Zvi Brettler, Daniel J. Harrington. 2012
Religious scholars provide an overview of the Old Testament--the Hebrew Bible--from a Jewish, a Catholic, and a Protestant perspective. They…
explain similarities and differences in the way biblical texts are read and interpreted and discuss archeological evidence that places the writings in context. 2012Jesus of Nazareth: Part 3, The infancy narratives (Jesus of Nazareth #3)
By Pope Benedict Xvi. 2012
Pope Benedict XVI examines the Gospels' accounts of Jesus's life as a child and explains their relevancy to modern times.…
Discusses genealogy and biblical records of the birth of Jesus and of Jesus as a twelve-year-old in the temple. Sequel to Jesus of Nazareth (DB 72929). Translated from German. 2012Jezebel: the untold story of the Bible's harlot queen
By Lesley Hazleton. 2007
Author of Mary: A Flesh-and-Blood Biography of the Virgin Mother (BR 15819) reassesses Jezebel, the ninth-century-B.C. queen in the Old…
Testament books of Kings. Using research, language analysis, and visits to the Middle East, Hazelton portrays the woman, her feud with the prophet Elijah, and the period's religious rivalries. 2007The first apostle (Chris Bronson #1)
By James Becker. 2008
After Italian police inform Mark Hampton of his wife's accidental death, Mark and his friend Tunbridge Wells detective Chris Bronson…
travel to Italy to identify her body. They discover a mysterious Latin inscription in the Hamptons' villa and a police report that doesn't add up. Strong language. 2008