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Bible Readers Companion
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Bible Reader's Companion (Home Bible Study Library) List Price: $44.99 Sale Price: $6.99 Used From: $1.85  |
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"Larry Richards has the gift of mining the Scriptures, finding the richest treasures, and minting them for us to use. Beginning Bible students as well as veterans cannot help but be enriched as they use this book... |
Fairy tales?
I assume everyone reading this question has during the course of their lifetime heard a story of a prince on a white horse, battling against trecherous foes and traps to gain something worth of a fight.
In these stories, the main character never addresses the listeners directly, you always find him interacting with other characters in order for him to convey the message of the tale.
The point of fairytales is for the reader/listener to imagine him being the prince, to relive in your own mind what is happening in the tale.
Can't this be said the same for Jesus Christ?
He didn't write a passage in the bible, he didn't tell his words to the reader, he told the words to his companions and they in turn placed it before you.
Are you able to put yourself in my position and see the bible as a fairytale which conveys the message of Christ?
Can you imagine yourself as Jesus going through all his adventures but not as a viewer, but as an actor in his place?
To many, if you take out all context of historical accuracy (of which there almost isn't any to begin with) and instead just look at the Bible as a collection of religious stories created to inspire and guide the readers in an their attempts to live a better life, they take on a new and bright context.
Then there's no dogmatic adherence to outdated concepts but instead strong root messages that tell people to be good to others and endeavour to be better people, if only for the sake of it.
Suddenly faith seems so much less evil to me and it quickly becomes harder for all the atrocities of the past to be repeated by zealots.
No one ever invaded the holy land due to the stories of the brothers Grimm.
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Poetics and Interpretation of Biblical Narrative List Price: $22.95 Sale Price: $19.95 Used From: $20.00 |
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Joy At Work Bible Study Companion List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $6.99 Used From: $0.02 |
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Back in the Garden, work was fun. Yet, in today's fallen world, joy and work are rarely used in the same sentence. But God really does intend for us to find joy in our work. Join Raymond Bakke, Brad Smith, and Bill Hendricks as they explore what the Bible says about the purpose of business and our right to a joyful workplace... |
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The Monkey Bible: A Modern Allegory; includes The Line, a Companion Music CD by Eric Maring List Price: $25.00 Sale Price: $6.90 Used From: $0.93 |
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The Monkey Bible is the story of Emmanuel, a young college bound Christian man who suddenly has reason to suspect that his genetic make-up, and indeed the story of his creation, is not what he had thought it had been... |
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Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $2.90 Used From: $0.01 |
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Change can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your perspective. The message of Who Moved My Cheese? is that all can come to see it as a blessing, if they understand the nature of cheese and the role it plays in their lives... |
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Ulysses Annotated: Notes for James Joyce's Ulysses [Revised and Expanded Edition] List Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $79.07 Used From: $14.53 |
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Here substantially revised and expanded, Don Gifford's annotations to Joyce's great modern classic comprise a specialized encyclopedia that will inform any reading of Ulysses. Annotations in this edition are keyed both to the reading text of the new critical edition of Ulysses published in 1984 and to the standard 1961 Random House edition and the current Modern Library and Vintage texts... |
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Reader's Digest Complete Guide to the Bible: An Illustrated Book-by-Book Companion to the Scriptures List Price: $29.95 Sale Price: $8.75 Used From: $0.37 |
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A richly informative and thought-provoking guide to the Old and New Testaments plus the Apocrypha. Easy-to-understand summaries of all 66 books explore their religious, historical, and literary significance... |
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The Ignatius Bible: Reader's Edition $39.95 The Readers Edition is the perfect companion for devotional reading. Travelers, commuters, and hospital visitors alike will appreciate this easy-to-carry Bible. It features readable type and additional materials that will be of interest to Catholic Readers. This edition contains the following useful features:'' Dei Verbum, the Vatican II document explaining how God reveals Himself in the Scriptures and detailing their role in the life of the Church ' A unique, three-page section on Prayers and Devotions of the Catholic Church ' Devotional icon of Christ the Teacher and 6 page family record' Approximate dimensions: 5.75" x 8.75". ' Gold-edged pages, silk ribbon marker, in beautiful gift box 'Sample image of the Bible, click on the image to see the large view. ' ' |
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Inside the Bible $17.95 This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily or occasional reader of sacred scripture should find helpful. The book may also be of help to more advanced students who wish to refresh their memory of a particular book of the Bible. By carefully reading Inside the Bible one can have a thumbnail summary of each book of the Bible at his fingertips. "Many Catholics revere the Bible without reading it. They find themselves paralyzed, not knowing where to start reading. Fr. Kenneth Baker comes to the rescue. In brief synopses of the 73 books he guides new readers through the threshold and shows them how they can move forward on their own. Inside the Bible will transform almost-readers into avid readers of the sacred text." "Karl Keating, Author, What Catholics Really Believe Fr. Kenneth Baker, S.J. , is the editor of Homiletic and Pastoral Review and author of the 3-volume series Fundamentals of Catholicism . ' |
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A Child's Treasury of Bible Stories $16.95 ' Introducing a new, full color edition of a children's Bible that contains many of the Holy Bible's most important stories. Beautiful, vivid illustrations by award-winning artist Andro Van Gool on high quality enamel paper capture the attention of young readers. The clear, easy-to-read text provides a concise version of each story. Together, these features make A Child's Treasury of Bible Stories a fabulous first Bible stories book, perfect for children ages 6-12.' A Child's Treasury of Bible Stories includes 42 Bible episodes from the Old and New Testaments"from the Creation of the world to the Ascension of Jesus. This delightful collection of stories demonstrates the relationship between God and His people throughout time. In addition, each page gives life to the customs, style of dress, and way of life during Biblical times. Here is the perfect book to help parents teach religious truths and values to their children. Special Highlights: ''"A vibrant full color edition of the most important Bible stories for young readers' '"42 best-loved Biblical espisodes from the Old and New Testaments '"Actual Biblical references appear in each chapter '"Beautifully designed with color illustrations on every page '"An excellent introduction to the Bible and to the teachings of Jesus ' |
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Catholic Study Bible: Hebrews $9.95 Based on the Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition, this volume leads readers through a penetrating study of The Letter to the Hebrews , using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights and commentary by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. These helpful study notes make explicit what the Letter to the Hebrews often assumes. They also provide rich historical, cultural, geographical, and theological information pertinent to the Letter. ' The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies, and Charts. Each page includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section. Study Questions are provided for the Letter to the Hebrews. These can deepen your personal study of God's Holy Word. There is also an introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure, and themes. Outlines of the Letter and a map are also included. ' |
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Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: John $9.95 Commentary by Scott Hahn & Curtis Mitch Based on the Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition, this fifth volume in this Bible study series leads readers through a penetrating study of the Gospel of John, using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible. Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights by renowned Bible teachers Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. These helpful study notes make explicit what John often assumes. They provide rich historical, cultural, or theological information pertinent to the Gospel. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies and Charts. Each page also includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section. Study Questions are provided for each chapter of the Gospel that can deepen your personal study of God's Holy Word. There is also an introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure and themes and an outline of the Gospel of John and several maps. ???Once a generation a truly unique Bible tool is given to the Church. The Ignatius Study Bible is a gift for our generation. This is the most important book since the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Every parish study group and every student of Sacred Scripture should own and use this Bible.??? "David Currie , Author, Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic ' ' |
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Poetics and Interpretation of Biblical Narrative List Price: $22.95 Sale Price: $19.95 Used From: $20.00 |
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Joy At Work Bible Study Companion List Price: $19.95 Sale Price: $6.99 Used From: $0.02 |
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Back in the Garden, work was fun. Yet, in today's fallen world, joy and work are rarely used in the same sentence. But God really does intend for us to find joy in our work. Join Raymond Bakke, Brad Smith, and Bill Hendricks as they explore what the Bible says about the purpose of business and our right to a joyful workplace... |
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