books about: scriptures     books:       The Old Testament: A Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures7 reviews Michael D. Coogan Oxford University Press, USA, 2005 Solid foundational work This text is a thoughtful, informed overview of the Hebrew Scriptures. Useful for layperson or student. Easy reading.             Synopsis of the Four Gospels : Completely Revised on the Basis of the Greek Text of the Nestle Aland ...17 reviews United Bible Societies, 1982 A very good study object When I decided to buy this book I wasn't sure about it's content Now I do recomend it to one intends to study theology or use it as a catechesis meterial. It contents is well done e very usefull.             The Secret Scripture10 reviews Sebastian Barry Viking Adult, 2008 The Perfect Summer Read This is the best book I've read since "The Kite Runner"! Written by an Irish author, it has the expected tragedy and angst, but it's the beauty of the storytelling that lifts this book above so many other "recommended" fiction books I've read this year. It was one of those rare books that kept me ignoring items on my "To Do" list so I could sneak in another chapter before bedtime. Regretfully, it ...             The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name98 reviews Sally Lloyd-Jones ZonderKidz, 2007 The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name This is the best children's Bible I have found! Our girls, ages 5 & 3, love reading the stories. My husband and I enjoy reading the Bible stories just as much. It is a beautiful book for all ages! Our family loves reading and talking about this Bible together!             Things Hidden: Scripture As Spirituality13 reviews Richard Rohr Saint Anthony Messenger Press, 2008 richard releases the freshest breeze of resurrection air with this book, once again richard releases the freshest breeze of resurrection air within the catholic tradition. i entreat mr bunbury to read the book again, but this time with easter-eyes and thus enter the joy of being wrong (to paraphrase james alison, another one of the freshest, catholic voices). rohr here gives us in simple language (and without losing any of the depth) ...             The Big Picture Story Bible39 reviews David Helm Crossway Books, 2004 Amazing!! This book is OUTSTANDING!! When I read it to my preschool class, they begged me to read "Just one more chapter!" each day! It really does an excellent job of telling God's Story of the WHOLE Bible, connecting the individual stories from Genesis to Revelation, even including the time of waiting for the Messiah between the Old and New Testaments. The pictures are beautiful and colorful, ...             The New Interpreter's Study Bible: New Revised Standard Version With the Apocrypha72 reviews Abingdon Press, 2003 Breath of Fresh Air I had recently been looking for a Study Bible that would be challenging and faith affirming to my walk. I made the mistake of purchasing the Apolgetics Study Bible and found myself questioning how Christianity could possibly survive when fodder like that is what we are presenting to a non-Christian world. When I was directed towards this study bible I found that finally there are biblical ...             Lost Christianities: The Battles for Scripture and the Faiths We Never Knew101 reviews Bart D. Ehrman Oxford University Press, USA, 2005 Great book Excellent book from a very smart scholar. I have enjoyed his books and lectures - some sanity among the crazy fundies out there!             The Apologetics Study Bible: Understand Why You Believe54 reviews Holman Bible Publishers, 2007 Great study tool I really like this book. It has lots of commentaries,lots of explanations of the biblical customs and is in general perfect for my studies. I use this in conjunction with the Biblical Illustrator, from Lifeway, to get the most out of my Bible studies. I liked this book so well, I bought another as a gift.             Tanakh: The Holy Scriptures--The New JPS Translation According to the Traditional Hebrew Text49 reviews JPS Jewish Publication Society of America, 1985 Wonderful translation This has been a most welcome and very handy source for us whenever we seek English translations of Jewish sacred texts. We also own the Stone edition of the Tanach: The Torah, Prophets, Writings, including all 24 books of the so-called "Old Testament," in Hebrew and English, with commentary. We also own The Torah: A Modern Commentary, which includes only Torah, better known as the Five ...             In the Buddha's Words: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (Teachings of the Buddha)23 reviews Wisdom Publications, 2005 Great book. : A MUST READ FOR EVERYONE : ALL RELIGIONS VERY GOOD BOOK. BUDDHAS WORDS FOR TRUE TO END SUFFERING AND ATTAIN PEACE GOOD TRANSLATION A FEW MISTAKES COULD BE BETTER STILL WORTH IT BECAUSE OF THE KNOWLEDGE IT GIVES. GOOD PRINTING I KNOW THE PUBLICATION PERSONALLY RIGHT NEAR MY WORK PLACE IN DAVIS SQ. PRICE LITTLE HIGH. EXCELLENCE OVERALL             Meditation and Contemplation: An Ignatian Guide to Prayer with Scripture (Crossroad Book)1 review Timothy M. Gallagher The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2008 A practical and reliable spiritual guide This volume is a practical, experience-based guide to the twin Ignatian practices of meditation and contemplation. Distilling from years of spiritual direction and retreat work, and drawing freely from the insights of well-known figures in the Catholic mystical tradition, Fr. Gallagher walks the reader through the various moments in Ignatian spirituality. The use of actual stories helps keep ...             Women of the Bible: A One-Year Devotional Study of Women in Scripture21 reviews Ann Spangler, Jean E. Syswerda Zondervan, 2007 Women of the Bible We are using this in our Women's Circle at church and take one of the Women each meeting we have. It has been a really good study and I have really enjoyed learning about these women in depth.             Holy Bible: King James Version, Complete30 reviews Topics Entertainment, 2006 GOD'S WORD Everyone one that believes on the BIBLE as the TRUE WORD OF GOD should buy this item because its very authentic and great. May GOD Bless all the people that read or listen the HOLY BOOK and believes in everything on it especially the 10 COMMANDMENTS. AMEN.             The Orthodox Study Bible: Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World (Bible)26 reviews Thomas Nelson Thomas Nelson, 2008 Christ is in our midst! The publication of the complete Orthodox Study Bible is indeed a most important event for all English-speaking Eastern Orthodox and other Liturgical Christians of the One True Apostolic Tradition (Old Catholics, Roman Catholics - and the Eastern Churches in Communion with them, Independent Catholics, Anglicans/Episcopalians, etc.) The scholars involved in this project have obviously laboured long ...             How to Read the Bible: A Guide to Scripture, Then and Now28 reviews James L. Kugel Free Press, 2007 ralfbythesea Thank you James L. Kugel. I have longed for guidance in understanding the complexities of the Old Testament. Very informative and readable. Highly recommended.             Drama of Scripture, The: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story7 reviews Craig G. Bartholomew, Michael W. Goheen Baker Academic, 2004 An Exciting Survey of the Big Story The Drama of Scripture provides a big-picture look at God's relationship to humanity as the creation and dream of God. The authors analogize the Biblical story to a 6 act play consisting of the following acts: Creation, Fall, God Chooses Israel, Coming of the King, Spreading the News (Church), The Return of the King. The theme running through the book is God's desire and commitment to his ...             Mother Angelica's Private and Pithy Lessons from the Scriptures Raymond Arroyo Doubleday, 2008 The Word is made fresh by the irrepressible Mother Angelica as she personally escorts you through the Scriptures, unearthing lessons for daily living--the perfect companion to the New York Times bestselling Mother Angelica's Little Book of Life Lessons and Everyday Spirituality . The founder of the world's largest religious media empire shares her beloved wit and down-to-earth spirituality in MOTHER ANGELICA'S PRIVATE AND PITHY LESSONS FROM ...             Lost Scriptures: Books that Did Not Make It into the New Testament34 reviews Bart D. Ehrman Oxford University Press, USA, 2005 Here's 37 books you won't find in your NT The Greek Old Testament has a number of books not included in the Hebrew because Jews excluded them believing they were not divine. These books are referred to as Apocrypha and I have a Revised Standard Version (RSV) with these books. I've read them and its not hard to see why they were excluded but I was not aware the same thing happened in the New Testament. These books were excluded because ...             A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God's Covenant Love in Scripture45 reviews Scott Hahn Servant Publications, 1998 Highly recommend! Ordered this book to conduct a Bible Study class along with the VCR tape and online classes. I will be reading ALL his books and recommending that our study group conduct classes on each of them. This book is for anyone serious about really understanding the Old Testament and God's plan for us.              search for books according, anthology, apocrypha, apologetics, christianities, christianity, complete, completely, contemplation, covenant, crossroad, devotional, discourses, english-only, historical, ignatian, interpreter, introduction, literary, meditation, one-year, scripture, scriptures, spirituality, storybook, teachings, testament, traditional, translation, understand books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen sporting goods: SEACHOICE/LAND&SEA INC 37491 TRANSOM HANDLE/ STEP home  impressum - about us