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Trusting That God Will Provide - A Study on Ruth (Paperback): Janet Kobobel Grant Trusting That God Will Provide - A Study on Ruth (Paperback)
Janet Kobobel Grant; Foreword by Barbara Johnson
R154 R116 Discovery Miles 1 160 Save R38 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Model Your Life on the Great Women of the Bible Who Trusted God and Found Him Faithful. Studies of 6 women from the Bible---each with 6 sessions---for personal reflection or group study. Through intriguing stories of biblical women, the Women of the Bible study series helps readers see how God wants to work in their lives. Questions and activities are designed to encourage personal application, understanding, and prayer, and to foster interaction within study groups. Each chapter includes 8 sections: Opening Narrative, Discussing the Story, Sharing Your Story, After Hours, Setting the Stage, Behind the Scenes, Prayer Meetings, and Words to Remember. The leader s guide makes it easy to facilitate weekly Bible studies to nurture knowledge of Scripture and a sense of God s presence in life. Esther: a Jewish orphan who became queen of Persia and saved her people---Choose to be a woman God delights to use no matter what the circumstances Mary: a young woman who said yes to God s incredible plan for her life---Obedience can be a joyous choice that is blessed by God Deborah: a leader of Israel when God s people were in a period of great decline---Faith, courage, and devotion toward God have a powerful impact in a woman s life Hannah: a woman who poured out her heart to God and received a miracle---Understand the wisdom and importance of committing dreams to God Sarah: a woman of faith whose insecurities sometimes got the better of her---Face life s uncertainties, move beyond fear, and enjoy a faith-filled relationship with God Ruth: a daughter-in-law who left her own people out of loyalty to Naomi---Trust the Lord through faith and action in difficult times"

Holy Habits Bible Reflections: Fellowship - 40 readings and reflections (Paperback): Andrew Roberts Holy Habits Bible Reflections: Fellowship - 40 readings and reflections (Paperback)
Andrew Roberts; Contributions by Helen Julian, Matthew Prior, Simon Reed, Nigel Wright
R126 R103 Discovery Miles 1 030 Save R23 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Holy Habits is an initiative to nurture Christian discipleship. It explores Luke's model of church found in Acts 2:42-47, identifies ten habits and encourages the development of a way of life formed by them. The habits are: Biblical Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking Bread, Sharing Resources, Serving, Eating Together, Gladness and Generosity, Worship, Prayer and Making More Disciples. These Bible reading notes have been developed to help churches and individuals explore the Holy Habits through prayerful engagement with the Bible and live them out in whole-life, missional discipleship.

Fire by Night - Finding God in the Pages of the Old Testament (Paperback): Melissa Florer-Bixler Fire by Night - Finding God in the Pages of the Old Testament (Paperback)
Melissa Florer-Bixler
R429 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R78 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Hope: Food for the Journey - 30-Day Devotional (Paperback): Paul Mallard Hope: Food for the Journey - 30-Day Devotional (Paperback)
Paul Mallard; Edited by Elizabeth McQuoid
R129 Discovery Miles 1 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Most of us get hope all wrong. We hope for better health, a generous pay rise or good grades for our children. Our wishful thinking may or may not have a good outcome, but when it does, it never leaves us satisfied. This 30-day devotional in the Food for the Journey series shows us that Christian hope, by contrast, is guaranteed and eternal, dealing with certainties: Christ's death for us, his forgiveness of sin and our hope of heaven when we die. Covering passages from Matthew, 1 Peter, Romans, 2 Corinthians, 1 Thessalonians and Revelation, in this devotional some of the Keswick Convention's most beloved preachers - including Don Carson, Ray Ortlund and Jonathan Lamb - unpack the Bible's teaching on hope. In self-contained daily devotions they show us how we can enjoy the pleasures of earth knowing that they point to the far greater delights we'll experience one day in God's presence. In a small, easily portable format, Hope is perfect for carrying around with you on the go. Like all the Food for the Journey books, its undated format means you can start and finish at any time of the year, and work through it at your own pace. Whether you are looking to renew your own sense of hope and wonder at God's goodness, or want to dig more deeply into what the Bible teaches us about hope, this little devotional is packed full of wisdom that will help strengthen your faith in your walk with Christ. 'The hope set before us' is far greater than we can ever imagine. This devotional shows the glorious contours of our inexhaustible hope, offering encouragement and reassurance, whatever our present circumstances may be.

All the Teachings of Jesus - An Extensive Study of the Life-giving Words of the Great Teacher (Paperback, New edition): Herbert... All the Teachings of Jesus - An Extensive Study of the Life-giving Words of the Great Teacher (Paperback, New edition)
Herbert Lockyer
R552 R466 Discovery Miles 4 660 Save R86 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The classic "All Series" books have graced the shelves of pastors, students, and laypeople alike for decades. "All the Teachings of Jesus" continues in the series' tradition of offering a faithful and comprehensive treatment of biblical subjects.

Herbert Lockyer begins this enlightening book by writing that the words of Jesus "were not only 'thoughts that breathe, and words that burn, ' but mighty words that were to shape the destinies of men and nations." With the wisdom that comes from years of preaching and studying the Bible, Herbert Lockyer provides his readers with insights into the teachings of Jesus and encourages us to allow those teachings to shape our lives.

One of Jesus' main purposes during his time on earth was to teach. In this useful, heart touching book, Herbert Lockyer examines the nature and authority of the Great Teacher himself. He points readers to the life giving words Jesus spoke to his disciples and the multitudes. Jesus taught on a variety of topics that are as significant to believers today as they were then: sin, forgiveness, money, sickness and death, love, ministry, and many more. In his teaching Jesus invited repentance and belief in the gospel, and he instructed his followers in how to live sanctified lives.

Mark tells us the Good News about Jesus (Paperback): Mark tells us the Good News about Jesus (Paperback)
R121 Discovery Miles 1 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

EasyEnglish is a form of simple English developed by MissionAssist. This Gospel of Mark is written in EasyEnglish Level A.This version of EasyEnglish uses plain, simple English, written in short sentences using a limited vocabulary of 1200 words.There are several levels of EasyEnglish to suit readers with different reading abilities. Level A uses a 1200 word vocabulary and Level B uses a 2800 word vocabulary and the latter is the one most used for Bible translation.This book also contains a very helpful A-Z Word list explaining some of the terms used in more detail.EasyEnglish is an ideal translation for those learning English as a second language or indeed as a resource for schools for pupils of mixed reading ability.EasyEnglish would describe this book as follows: 'This Gospel of Mark is a short Bible book about Jesus Christ. It is packed with wonderful details about his life and teaching. Some of these we do not find in any other book. Mark wanted everyone, everywhere, to know how special Jesus is.'

Then Sings My Soul - 40 Reflections on my favourite hymns (Paperback, New edition): Pam Rhodes Then Sings My Soul - 40 Reflections on my favourite hymns (Paperback, New edition)
Pam Rhodes
R335 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R62 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Pam Rhodes is a passionate advocate for our heritage of splendid hymns. Hymns, she explains, help us respond to God: they are "prayers in our pockets". With her warm personal touch she describes how these hymns came to be written, and considers the perceptions they contain. This book is a treasury of fascinating detail, but it is also a source of devotion: as you consider each hymn and the story behind it you will be drawn into worship. Each reflection concludes with a short prayer.

Billy Graham: Alone with the Savior - 31 Daily Meditations on Christ's Faithfulness (Paperback): Billy Graham Billy Graham: Alone with the Savior - 31 Daily Meditations on Christ's Faithfulness (Paperback)
Billy Graham
R262 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R43 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Beautiful Word Devotional - Bringing the Goodness of Scripture to Life in Your Heart (Hardcover): Zondervan The Beautiful Word Devotional - Bringing the Goodness of Scripture to Life in Your Heart (Hardcover)
Zondervan
R551 R379 Discovery Miles 3 790 Save R172 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

He has made everything beautiful in its time.Ecclesiastes 3:11Your devotional time is precious as you draw near to the Lord and experience His love in your life. The Beautiful Word Devotional is the perfect companion to help you experience His goodness through His Word as beautifully lettered Scripture.This devotional includes:182 verses illustrated in full colorSpecial places to write your own reflectionsWarm devotions for each day of the yearDive into 365 devotions to nurture your spirit and encourage your heart as God's Word washes over you with its promises. With lovely devotions and inspiring images, The Beautiful Word Devotional will refresh your heart daily as you seek to enjoy God's Word in a creative way.

Wilderness as Metaphor for God in the Hebrew Bible (Paperback): Robert Miller II Wilderness as Metaphor for God in the Hebrew Bible (Paperback)
Robert Miller II
R886 Discovery Miles 8 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The ancient Israelite authors of the Hebrew Bible were not philosophers, so what they could not say about God in logical terms, they expressed through metaphor and imagery. To present God in His most impenetrable otherness, the image they chose was the desert. The desert was Ancient Israels southern frontier, an unknown region that was always elsewhere: from that elsewhere, God has come -- God came from the South (Hab 3:3); God, when you marched from the desert (Ps 68:8); from his southland mountain slopes (Deut 33:2). Robert Miller explores this imagery, shedding light on what the biblical authors meant by associating God with deserts to the south of Israel and Judah. Biblical authors knew of its climate, flora, and fauna, and understood this magnificent desert landscape as a fascinating place of literary paradox. This divine desert was far from lifeless, its plants and animals were tenacious, bizarre, fierce, even supernatural. The spiritual importance of the desert in a biblical context begins with the physical elements whose impact cognitive science can elucidate. Travellers and naturalists of the past two millennia have experienced this and other wildernesses, and their testimonies provide a window into Israels experience of the desert. A prime focus is the existential experience encountered. Confronting the deserts enigmatic wildness, its melding of the known and unknown, leads naturally to spiritual experience. The books panoramic view of biblical spirituality of the desert is illustrated by the ways spiritual writers -- from Biblical Times to the Desert Fathers to German Mysticism -- have employed the images therefrom. Revelation and renewal are just two of many themes. Folklore of the Ancient Near East, and indeed elsewhere, that deals with the desert / wilderness archetype has been explored via Jungian psychology, Goethean Science, enunciative linguistics, and Hebrew philology. These philosophies contribute to this exploration of the Hebrew Bibles desert metaphor for God.

The Secret of the Rosary (Leather / fine binding): St Louis Grignion de Montfort The Secret of the Rosary (Leather / fine binding)
St Louis Grignion de Montfort
R413 R341 Discovery Miles 3 410 Save R72 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Means of Grace - A Year of Weekly Devotions (Hardcover): Fleming Rutledge Means of Grace - A Year of Weekly Devotions (Hardcover)
Fleming Rutledge; Edited by Laura Bardolph Hubers
R507 Discovery Miles 5 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Hear, My Son - Teaching And Learning In Proverbs 1-9 (Paperback): Daniel J Estes Hear, My Son - Teaching And Learning In Proverbs 1-9 (Paperback)
Daniel J Estes
R441 R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Save R78 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Underlying Proverbs 1-9 is a rich tradition of instruction in how to live. Its primary value is wisdom. In this groundbreaking work, Daniel Estes describes that tradition and explains how wisdom is founded in "the fear of the Lord." Skillfully organizing what otherwise seem to be random collections of sayings, Estes sets out in a clear and insightful way what Proverbs 1-9 tells us about teaching and learning how to live well.

This book not only opens a window to the wisdom writings of the Old Testament, but also provides important material pertaining to practical education and pedagogical theory today. It will be of interest to Bible readers, parents, and teachers alike.

Good News of Great Joy - Daily Readings for Advent from Around the World (Paperback): Neil Paynter, Peter Millar Good News of Great Joy - Daily Readings for Advent from Around the World (Paperback)
Neil Paynter, Peter Millar
R389 Discovery Miles 3 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Reflections for Advent from members, associates and friends of the Iona Community around the world - from Uganda, Scotland, Wales, Palestine, Switzerland, India, Malawi, Australia, China, Iona, Sweden, Kenya, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, the Netherlands, Germany, Jerusalem, Japan, Ireland, Taiwan, Cuba, Alaska - and more. Many people are seeking for a meaningful spiritual dimension in their lives. There is evidence of that in the huge number of people who work for peace and justice, who accompany the marginalised, and who, in trying to live more simply, become deeply attentive to the cries of our wounded planet. The writers in this book come from different parts of the world. In everyday language they reflect on the challenge and hope of Advent - a time in the Christian year both of waiting and of expectancy. Their thoughts relate directly to our present world situation in which both hope and uncertainty are interconnected. They also remind us that many are seeking the reality of God's presence in the midst of human experience - or in more traditional language, 'the light of the Lord upon us'. The various reflections point us to places and people in many parts of the world where that light shines, often - surprising as it may seem - brightly. Their insights enable us to walk more creatively and compassionately in our own local situations, and to discover that God's light sometimes shines where we least expect it.

Genesis 1-11 - An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture (Hardcover): Kenneth Mathews Genesis 1-11 - An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture (Hardcover)
Kenneth Mathews
R984 R818 Discovery Miles 8 180 Save R166 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY is for the minister or Bible student who wants to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features include: * commentary based on THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION; * the NIV text printed in the body of the commentary; * sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages; * interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole; * readable and applicable exposition.

The Bible Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover): Dk The Bible Book - Big Ideas Simply Explained (Hardcover)
Dk; Edited by (consulting) Benjamin Philips, Tammi J. Schneider 1
R664 R557 Discovery Miles 5 570 Save R107 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Learn about the scriptures of the Old and New Testament in The Bible Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about the Bible in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Bible Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of the Bible, with: - Entries organised to follow the course of the Bible from start to finish - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Bible Book is a comprehensive guide essential to understanding the the most widely printed religious book of all time, aimed at self-educators and religious education students wanting to gain an overview. Here you'll find clear factual writing offering insight into key figures, scriptures and passages. Your Bible Questions, Simply Explained How does God speak through prophecy? What is the significance of the Transfiguration? Explore these questions and the ideas and beliefs key to the teachings of the most widely printed religious book of all time. If you thought it was difficult to learn about one of the world's major religions, The Bible Book presents the information in a clear layout. Learn about more than 100 of the most important Old and New Testament stories and breakdowns of some of the most well-known passages ever written from The Bible. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Bible Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

The Torah For Dummies (Paperback): Arthur Kurzweil The Torah For Dummies (Paperback)
Arthur Kurzweil
R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An easy-to-understand introduction to Judaism's most sacred text

The foundation of Hebrew and Jewish religion, thought, law, and society is the Torah-the parchment scroll containing the text of the Five Books of Moses that is located in every synagogue. This accessible guide explains the Torah in clear language, even to those who were not raised in the Jewish religious tradition. Christians who want to know more about the Jewish roots of Christianity need to understand the Torah, as do followers of Islamic tradition and those interested in the roots of Abrahamic faiths. The Torah For Dummies explains the history of the Torah, its structure and major principles, and how the Torah affects the daily lives of people who follow the Jewish way of life.

Contradiction in the Book of Proverbs - The Deep Waters of Counsel (Hardcover, New Ed): Peter Hatton Contradiction in the Book of Proverbs - The Deep Waters of Counsel (Hardcover, New Ed)
Peter Hatton
R4,209 Discovery Miles 42 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Despite the welcome revival of scholarly interest in Biblical Wisdom, the Book of Proverbs remains neglected. It continues to be seen as a disorganised repository of traditional banalities, while Job and Qohelet are viewed as more exciting texts, in revolt against Proverbs' conventional wisdom. Contradiction in the Book of Proverbs argues that this misleading consensus owes more to scholarly presuppositions than to the content of Proverbs; it sees Proverbs as a challenging work, one that aims to provoke a critical appropriation of wisdom and in which diverse sources have been skilfully brought together by a creative final editor to form a complex unity. Many divergences from the Hebrew in the Greek witness to the translator's discomfort with his spikey, provocative original. Peter Hatton challenges many existing scholarly assumptions and calls for a re-evaluation of the role and significance of Proverbs in relation to the other biblical wisdom books and the whole canon.

Spurgeon and the Psalms: The Book of Psalms with Devotions from Charles Spurgeon, NKJV, Maclaren Series, Brown Leathersoft,... Spurgeon and the Psalms: The Book of Psalms with Devotions from Charles Spurgeon, NKJV, Maclaren Series, Brown Leathersoft, Comfort Print (Leather / fine binding)
Thomas Nelson
R415 R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Spurgeon & the Psalms will guide you into reading and meditating on God's Word alongside profound excerpts from "the prince of preachers. Spurgeon & the Psalms will guide you into reading and meditating on God's Word with the insight of "the prince of preachers." This devotional psalter features a brief extract from Charles Spurgeon's beloved The Treasury of David leading into each of the 150 chapters of Psalms. In this edition, Spurgeon's insights are paired with the trusted New King James Version. The NKJV balances the literary beauty and familiarity of the King James tradition with an extraordinary commitment to preserving the grammar and structure of the underlying biblical languages. The result is a Bible translation that is both beautiful and uncompromising-perfect for serious study, devotional use, and reading aloud. Features include: Devotional thoughts from renowned preacher Charles Spurgeon drawn from The Treasury of David provide new insights from the Psalms Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note An exquisite edition of Psalms in the trusted NKJV translation Each psalm is set in a poetic-style single column on a right-hand page with room to journal your own meditations 1 satin ribbon makes it easy navigate and keep track of where you were reading Gilded page edges add a beautiful shine around the border of the paper Clear and readable 9.5 Point NKJV Comfort Print About the Maclaren Series: Named for noted Victorian-era preacher Alexander Maclaren, this series of elegant Bibles features regal blue highlights and verse numbers, and clear, line-matched text.

John (Hardcover): Gary M. Burge John (Hardcover)
Gary M. Burge
R1,025 R827 Discovery Miles 8 270 Save R198 (19%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context. The Gospel of John tells us the story that is the foundation of the distinctive teaching of Christianity. It provides all the elements necessary to see the full picture of the person and work of Jesus: a human Christ to redeem us, a divine Christ to reveal God's nature, and a powerful, Spirit-filled Christ to help us lead holy lives. This commentary unveils, in today's terminology, the deeply satisfying portrait of Christ painted in the Gospel of John. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's context, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible. Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique, award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.

A Shorter Commentary on Romans by Karl Barth - With an Introductory Essay by Maico Michielin (Hardcover, New Ed): Maico M.... A Shorter Commentary on Romans by Karl Barth - With an Introductory Essay by Maico Michielin (Hardcover, New Ed)
Maico M. Michielin
R4,194 Discovery Miles 41 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1959, Karl Barth's A Shorter Commentary on Romans originated as the manuscript for a course of extra-mural lectures held in Basle during the winter of 1940-41. During this time, Barth continued to resist the Nazi regime and its influence on the Reformed Church as he did when he was in Bonn. This reissue of Barth's A Shorter Commentary on Romans links to the renewed interest today in a 'theological' interpretation of Scripture. In response to the modern preoccupation with what lies behind the text (the author's context), and to a postmodern preoccupation with what lies in front of the text (the reader's context), both theologians and biblical scholars are asking the following questions: 'What is the relationship between the biblical text, interpreter and God?' 'Can the Bible be read both as an historical document and as a text that speaks to us today, and if so, how can it do so?' Barth's commentarial practice as exemplified in A Shorter Commentary on Romans answers these questions. This book is presented in two parts: first, an introduction by Maico Michielin helping readers understand Barth's theological exegetical approach to interpreting Scripture and showing readers how to let Scripture address theological and ethical concerns for today; the main body of the book then follows - the republication of the original English translation by D.H. van Daalen of Barth's A Shorter Commentary on Romans.

The Book of Ezekiel and its Influence (Hardcover, New edition): Johannes Tromp The Book of Ezekiel and its Influence (Hardcover, New edition)
Johannes Tromp; Edited by Henk Jan de Jonge
R4,211 Discovery Miles 42 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Book of the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel (6th century B.C.E.) is a book of forceful language and impressive images. Its message is often clear, sometimes mysterious. The book had great impact in Jewish and early Christian literature as well as in western art. This book deals with the intentions of the book of Ezekiel, but also focuses on its use by subsequent writers, editors or artists. It traces Ezekiel's influence in Jesus' teaching about the Kingdom of God, in Paul, the Gospels, and Revelation, and also shows that Ezekiel's imagery, via Jewish mysticism, influenced the visionary art of William Blake. Presenting contributions from leading biblical scholars in Oxford and Leiden, based on their unique collaborative research, this book will be of interest to a wide range of scholars working in the field of biblical studies, including those studying the Hebrew Bible, its early versions, 'inter-testamental' Judaism, New Testament and Early Christianity, and the reception of Biblical literature in later centuries.

The Other Gospels - Non-Canonical Gospel Texts (Paperback, Annotated Ed): Ron Cameron The Other Gospels - Non-Canonical Gospel Texts (Paperback, Annotated Ed)
Ron Cameron
R692 Discovery Miles 6 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An important collection of apocryphal and pseudepigraphic texts from the first and second centuries demonstrating how it is not only from the Bible that information upon Christianity's origins can be found. Sixteen texts from the remains of the non-canonical gospels, some of which originate from the Nag Hammadi library and only recently made available, communicate stories about Jesus. Among them are: The Dialogue of the Saviour, Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840, The Gospel of the Hebrews and The Acts of Pilate. The collection shows how the memory of Jesus was kept alive in early Christianity through the communication of such stories and sayings. With a central focus on the literary aspects of the text, Professor Cameron reveals in introductions for each gospel, its literary forms, sources, the original language of the text, the languages in which the text was preserved, the date and place of composition, discovery and publication. The gospels are subsequently included; one text, the translation of the Apocryphon of James, is published for the first time. As new critical analysis develops to provide the opportunity to examine the history of the literature, in which Jesus's traditions were passed on, so the non-canonical texts are becoming more significant. This selection of 'other' gospels allows non-canonical texts to be used as primary sources to further clarify gospel traditions. The Editor: Professor Cameron is a specialist in form-critical analysis and is Professor of Religion at Wesleyan University.

Psalms For Life (Paperback): Spck Psalms For Life (Paperback)
Spck
R524 Discovery Miles 5 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

John Eaton compares reading the Psalms to walking in the mountains: 'Time and time again you see a new crest to climb, but the summit remains beyond.' In "Psalms for Life", he explores the poetry as a never failing source of challenge, comfort and encouragement. Beginning with Psalm 1 and continuing through to Psalm 150, he provides a short reflection on each psalm, explaining the poet's essential message, and ending with a brief meditative prayer. Readers are helped to identify with the wide range of emotions expressed in the Psalms and to pray for God's loving guidance in dealing with them from day to day. As a distinguished biblical scholar who has studied the Psalms all of his life, John Eaton writes with warmth, clarity and authority. As a Christian, he sees the Psalms as prophetic of Christ, revealing vital and often little-known facts of his life and character. As a sensitive and skilful teacher, he draws out the full significance of these ancient songs as a source of wisdom and insight for all who live the Christian life today.

Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes - Questioning Faith in a Baffling World (Paperback): Christopher J.H. Wright Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes - Questioning Faith in a Baffling World (Paperback)
Christopher J.H. Wright
R300 Discovery Miles 3 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There is no easy answer to the meaning of life--even when you believe in God. The book of Ecclesiastes seeks to answer the question: "What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun?" The book's central character is Qoheleth, who wants to understand the meaning of life as far as he possibly can with the tools of his own empirical observation and reason. He struggles to reconcile the beautiful world that we love and enjoy with the baffling world of injustice, suffering, and death. Qoheleth circles around an abyss of nihilism and pessimism. He lives with unanswered questions. Yet he remains a believer. Old Testament scholar Christopher J. H. Wright invites you to join Qoheleth on a journey through wisdom literature from centuries ago, because the message of Ecclesiastes can be strangely reassuring as we put our faith to the test in today's post-modern era. There will be disorienting twists and turns and the occasional complete impasse as complex topics are discussed, like: The meaning of life Mysteries of time and injustice Ambiguities of work, politics, worship, and wealth Hearing the Message of Ecclesiastes won't answer your questions about the meaning of life, but it will ultimately help you live in the tension of God's gifts in Genesis 1-2 and the fallen world of Genesis 3--and still go on trusting in the sovereign goodness of God.

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