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The Gospel of Thomas: the hidden sayings of Jesus
By Harold Bloom, Marvin W Meyer. 1992
An English translation of 114 wise sayings attributed to Jesus as collected in the Coptic text found near Nag Hammadi…
in Upper Egypt. Discusses the history of the writings. Explanatory notes follow. Includes an interpretive essay by Harold Bloom. c1992.La Bible racontée comme un roman
By Christine Pedotti. 2015
Racontée par Christine Pedotti, la Bible devient une véritable saga. Rien n'a été inventé, tout vient de ce texte sacré.…
Le résultat est lumineux : des histoires que l'on croyait connaître, comme celles de Noé, Adam et Eve, Sodome et Gomorrhe, dont on découvre le vrai sens, et d'autres, enfouies dans les pages de la Bible, qui surgissent pour notre plus grand bonheur : la ruse de Rébecca, le coup de foudre pour Rachel, la jalousie des frères de Joseph... Pour les croyants, la Bible est la Vérité qui décrit la relation entre Dieu et les hommes. Mais elle est aussi le miroir de l'humanité, dans sa bonté comme dans ses côtés les plus sombres. 2015. Titre uniforme: Bible.Abraham: a journey to the heart of three faiths
By Bruce S Feiler. 2002
At a time when conflicts among three of the world's major religions - Islam, Judaism, and Christianity - are in…
the global spotlight, the author presents a biography of the one man who unites them: Abraham. Tellingly, the story of the sacrifice of Isaac plays a pivotal role in key holidays of all three faiths, and yet they can't agree on which son Abraham tried to kill. Abraham is revealed as an historically elusive man who embodies three religions, and as a character who has shape-shifted over the millennia to serve the clashing goals and dogma of each one. 2002.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. 2015Dear 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. 2013A 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. 2012Les aventurières du Sinaï: les soeurs Smith à la recherche des Évangiles disparus
By Janet Martin Soskice. 2010
Cette histoire vraie, délicieusement romanesque et capitale pour l’histoire biblique, commence en 1848 dans un petit village écossais, par la…
naissance de sœurs jumelles : Agnès et Margareth Smith. À vingt ans, devenues orphelines, elles parlent déjà l’allemand, le français et l’italien. À la tête d’une petite fortune héritée d’oncles d’Amérique, elles commencent à se passionner pour les études bibliques – très en vogue à l’époque – et apprennent successivement, le grec, l’hébreu, un peu d’arabe et le syriaque ancien. C’est à l’occasion d’un de leurs voyages dans le désert du Sinaï, à la tête d’une caravane et dans des conditions très aventurières, qu’elles vont découvrir sous la bibliothèque du monastère de Sainte-Catherine – le plus ancien monastère chrétien habité depuis le VIe siècle – un extraordinaire palimpseste qui va se révéler une des plus anciennes copies des évangiles écrites en syriaque au cours du IIe siècle... » -- 4e de couvJesus 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. 2012The 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. 2008Jesus of Nazareth: Part 2, Holy week : from the entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection
By Pope Benedict Xvi, Joseph Ratzinger. 2011
Pope Benedict continues his biography of the flesh-and-blood Jesus, as revealed in the Gospels. Explains the challenges Jesus faced and…
interprets the meaning of his life, teaching, death, and resurrection. Sequel to Jesus of Nazareth: From Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration (DB 64444). Translated from German. Bestseller. 2011The essential Talmud
By Adin Steinsaltz. 2006
Rabbi presents an overview of the beliefs, attitudes, and customs associated with the Talmud, the sacred Jewish text that he…
calls "a book of holy intellectualism." Presents the Talmud's history, methodology, and structure and content, including Jewish law regarding diet, crime, marriage, divorce, prayers, and festivals. 2006