This volume, the first in a major new series which will provide authoritative texts of key non-canonical gospel writings, comprises a critical edition, with full translations, of all the extant manuscripts of the Gospel of Mary. In addition, an extended Introduction discusses the key issues involved in the interpretation of the text, as well as locating it in its proper historical context, while a Commentary explicates points of detail. The gospel has been important in many recent discussions of non-canonical gospels, of early Christian Gnosticism, and of discussions of the figure of Mary Magdalene. The present volume will provide a valuable resource for all future discussions of this important early Christian text.

Baie woorde of frases in die Bybel is vir hedendaagse lesers moeilik verstaanbaar.

Die Toeligtingsbybel ontsluit die Woord op ’n lesersvriendelike, toeganklike manier. Dit bevat die volledige teks van die vertroude Nuwe Lewende Vertaling, en verhelder woordkeuses en defi nisies, teologiese begrippe, historiese konteks en geografiese inligting deur verduidelikings in hakies. Hierdie toeligtende verduidelikings lei tot ’n dieper waardering vir die rykdom wat in die Skrif opgesluit lê.

God se Woord is ewig en vandag nog relevant. Die Toeligtingsbybel sal die Skrif op ’n verfrissende wyse verlig en lei tot geloofversterking en geestelike groei.

• Volledige teks van die NLV Bybel.
• Sinonieme, definisies of ekwivalente vir woordkeuses ter wille van betekenisverruiming.
• Verduidelikings van teologiese begrippe.
• Historiese konteks en geografiese inligting om vir die leser ’n vollediger prentjie van die Bybelse leefwêreld te skep.
• Elke Bybelboek het ’n kort inleiding oor die boodskap wat elke boek oordra.
• Kruisverwysings na ander plekke in die Skrif waar ’n bepaalde onderwerp aangeroer word.
• 8.8 punt lettergrootte

Reis saam na eerste-eeuse Rome en ontdek hoekom hierdie klassieke reeks miljoene lesers oor die wêreld heen geïnspireer het. Die drie boeke in die Merk van die Leeu-reeks word as ’n spesiale geskenkstel aangebied.

’n Stem in die wind is die eerste boek in die reeks. Dit vertel die verhaal van Hadassa, ’n jong Joodse meisie wat as slaaf weggevoer is, maar steeds vashou aan haar geloof in God. Al voel sy verskeur deur haar liefde vir ’n aantreklike jong edelman, word Hadassa ’n baken van hoop en lig te midde van die duisternis en verval rondom haar.

’n Eggo in die duisternis vertel die verhaal van Markus, ’n welgestelde Romeinse edelman. Diep geraak deur Hadassa se opregte geloof, begin hy wonder of daar nie méér in die lewe is nie. In sy soeke na betekenis en geloof, word hy gelei deur ’n sagte fluistering uit die verlede wat hom kan bevry van die duisternis in sy siel.

Die trilogie sluit af met So seker as wat die dag breek. Dit vertel die verhaal van Atretes, ’n Germaanse stamleier wat sy vryheid as gladiator verdien het. Atretes wil saam met sy babaseun teruggaan na Germanië, maar wat van Rispa, die gelowige weduwee wat sedert sy geboorte vir die seun gesorg het?

1875. Wanneer Kathryn Walsh in die myndorp Calvada aankom, is liefde die laaste ding waaraan sy dink. Haar welgestelde stiefpa het haar weggestuur uit Boston om ’n erflating te kom opeis van ’n oom wat sy nooit geken het nie: ’n klein koerantkantoortjie in die hoofstraat van ’n dorpie vol bordele en kroeë, en ’n skynbaar waardelose myn.

Kathryn besluit om haar oom se koerant weer op die been te bring en bevind haar kort voor lank midde-in ’n storm tussen twee van Calvada se magtigste mans. Kathryn is egter vasbeslote om aan te hou sê – en skryf – waarin sy glo.

Matthias Beck, kroeg- en hotel-eienaar, sien onmiddellik dat die beeldskone, uitgesproke rooikop net so vasberade soos haar oom is. En hy weet haar strewe na geregtigheid kan ook háár dood veroorsaak ...

Die aantreklike hotel-eienaar en die eiesinnige juffrou Walsh sien dat hulle tog vir dieselfde ding baklei: ’n dorp waarop hulle trots kan wees. Almal wil graag ryk word in die myndorpie, maar dit is ’n liefde baie kosbaarder as goud wat almal in die dorp uiteindelik sal red.

Marc, 'n sensitiewe jong Suid-Afrikaanse kunstenaar, gaan na Jerusalem om sy Joodse ouma te ontmoet en sy eie Joodse wortels na te speur. Hy vind so sterk aanklank by die Joodse geloof dat hy verstrengel raak in 'n geloofstryd. Te midde van geweld en selfmoord-bomaanvalle kry hy Rivkah, die dapper Jodin, lief. Terug in Suid-Afrika moet hy die chaos in sy hart probeer orden: Sien hy kans om sy aan sy met geweld en onrus in Israel te leef? Die is die eerste roman in die gewilde Israel-reeks.

Life is tough, but your toughness is tempered by grace. The Never Give Up Ever Orange Blossoms Paperback Journal with Elastic Closure is a great place to make notes of encouragement and inspiration to keep on keeping on.

• Orange floral water colored design
• Teal elastic closure
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• Pressed paper flexcover
• Presentation page for title or inscription
• Rose gold foiled sentiment
• Never give up. Ever.
• Orange Blossom Design
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• Rose gold gilt edging
• 256 lined pages
• Packaged in a self-seal bag
• Size: 210 x 145 x 15 mm

Why does the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ have such power? Why Christ Died dives in and seeks to answer that question.

Delving deep into Scripture, Tamryn Klintworth declares and explores the truths that supports the blood, sacrifice, suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and what this truly means to humankind.

We do not like speaking about sin. It makes us uncomfortable. It raises guilty memories and past regrets. Nonetheless, we cannot avoid discussing it if we truly want to understand what Jesus achieved for us.

You can be assured that the love God has for you is indescribable. His devotion to you is unwavering and radical. He forged a way for you to be with Him forever through the blood that was shed by His Son. He wants you desperately. He yearns for you relentlessly. But will you accept His love for you? This decision is yours and yours alone.

This is an introduction to African Christian ethics for Christian colleges and Bible schools. The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the theory of ethics, while the second discusses practical issues. The issues are grouped into the following six sections: Socio-Political Issues, Financial Issues, Marriage Issues, Sexual Issues, Medical Issues, and Religious Issues. Each section begins with a brief general introduction, followed by the chapters dealing with specific issues in that area. Each chapter begins with an introduction, discusses traditional African thinking on the issue, presents an analysis of relevant biblical material, and concludes with some recommendations. There are questions at the end of each chapter for discussion or personal reflection, often asking students to reflect on how the discussion in the chapter applies to their ministry situation.

Do you need courage to face a challenge or comfort after surviving an ordeal? Remember that when you spend time before the Lord in praise and worship, amazing things happen! This pocket-sized book includes 60 powerful prayers and Scripture verses to help you unlock the power of prayer and praise in all your circumstances. It also has space to record your reflections, petitions and answers to prayer. God’s great love for you makes your life complete. His delivering power touches every situation you face. His gracious care for you soothes moments of worry and fear.

This book is the perfect starting point for watching God move mightily in your life or as a gift for someone needing upliftment and encouragement.

Baie woorde of frases in die Bybel is vir hedendaagse lesers moeilik verstaanbaar.

Die Toeligtingsbybel ontsluit die Woord op ’n lesersvriendelike, toeganklike manier. Dit bevat die volledige teks van die vertroude Nuwe Lewende Vertaling, en verhelder woordkeuses en defi nisies, teologiese begrippe, historiese konteks en geografiese inligting deur verduidelikings in hakies. Hierdie toeligtende verduidelikings lei tot ’n dieper waardering vir die rykdom wat in die Skrif opgesluit lê.

God se Woord is ewig en vandag nog relevant. Die Toeligtingsbybel sal die Skrif op ’n verfrissende wyse verlig en lei tot geloofversterking en geestelike groei.

• Volledige teks van die NLV Bybel.
• Sinonieme, definisies of ekwivalente vir woordkeuses ter wille van betekenisverruiming.
• Verduidelikings van teologiese begrippe.
• Historiese konteks en geografiese inligting om vir die leser ’n vollediger prentjie van die Bybelse leefwêreld te skep.
• Elke Bybelboek het ’n kort inleiding oor die boodskap wat elke boek oordra.
• Kruisverwysings na ander plekke in die Skrif waar ’n bepaalde onderwerp aangeroer word.
• 8.8 punt lettergrootte

Voel dit of die eise van die lewe jou wil oorweldig? Smag jy na ’n plek waar jy kan wegkom van daaglikse stres en spanning, en onsekerheid oor die toekoms?

Topverkoper-outeur Milanie Vosloo wéét dat die lewe soms elke druppel energie uit ’n vrou tap. Die 366 bemoedigende dagstukkies met ’n Skrifaanhaling, oordenking en kort gebed sal vroue opnuut verseker dat God die enigste Bron is wat hulle volkome kan versterk.

Krag vir elke dag moedig vroue aan om hul angs en onsekerheid te verruil vir God se ewige, onuitputbare krag.

From trusted author Jim George comes this tween devotional dedicated to help boys ages 8-12 grow closer to God. The 140 devotions address every part of a boy's life, such as making good choices, creating a positive self-image, and developing a deeper prayer life. This age-appropriate collection also includes a clear explanation of the gospel message, making it a perfect choice to give to a boy considering a commitment to Christ.

All it takes is a minute or two each day to read these short chapters, and boys will learn how much God cares about them. This action-packed devotional makes a great gift for your son, grandson, or other special boy in your life.

Help him discover his journey with Jesus is the most important adventure of his life.

Although most natural law ethical theories recognize moral absolutes, there is not much agreement even among natural law theorists about how to identify them. The author argues that in order to understand and determine the morality (or immorality) of a human action, it must be considered in relation to the organized system of human practices within which it is performed. In order to depict this structure and to explain how it bears upon the analysis of action, the author investigates a number of issues that have attracted the attention of Thomistic and Aristotelian scholarship. He examines the nature of practical reason, its relationship with theoretical reason, the derivation of lower from higher ethical principles, the incommensurability of human goods, the relationship between will and intellect, and the principle of double effect.

Become Who You Were Meant to Be, A Devotional for Fulfilling Your Purpose and Maximizing your Potential

Do you long to make a difference with your life only to find yourself burned out by unfulfilling work? Have setbacks and failures and criticism stolen your joy and left you questioning your worth and purpose?

The truth that the enemy doesn’t want you to know is that you were created with a purpose and destiny. And not just any purpose or destiny—a world-changing, history-making role only YOU can fill!

Known for activating potential and igniting purpose in those he ministered to, internationally beloved pastor Dr. Myles Munroe takes you on a 40-day journey that will transform your life—and your heart—calling forth who you truly are, unlocking the gifts inside of you, and releasing the fullness of your destiny.

Weaving the most impactful, life-changing teachings of Dr. Munroe with powerful, life-giving Scriptures, this interactive journal empowers you to:

• Awaken to everything God created you to be.
• Activate dormant abilities, dreams, and the treasure trove of giftings you possess.
• Discover your unique place in God’s eternal storyline.
• Experience the excitement and joy of new possibilities.
• Put your gifts and unique abilities to work.
• Know the deep satisfaction of fulfilling your God-ordained purpose.

The chaos and crises of the world are waiting for you to release your God-given purpose and potential—and become the history-maker you were created to be.

In the 1970s Hennie Keyter was an angry young man, fresh out of military service for the apartheid government of South Africa, unsure of his path in life and deeply uneasy about his faith. When God revealed to him that He had a purpose for him and a calling on his life, at first Hennie was not ready to hear it. When he finally accepted and understood his mission, a flame was lit in his heart that nothing could have extinguished.

But nothing could have prepared him either for the extraordinary spiritual journey he was about to embark on which would take him wherever God wanted him to go: from Malawi, "the warm heart of Africa", to Mozambique at the height of its civil war, where he was sentenced to death and faced a firing squad, from a less than welcoming beginning in Zanzibar, to the United Nations base at Lokichokio on the border between Kenya and Sudan (where on one trip he discovered that he had a price of US 10 000 on his head). Desiring only to do the will of God and to spread the Gospel, Hennie took up the challenge of taking the Gospel to many of the countries on the African continent and in the Middle East, building up leaders and planting churches in poverty stricken areas, lands devastated by years of conflict and deprivation, and war zones where soldiers seemed to have lost everything, even hope.

Through the bushfire of mass evangelism and his dedicated teams of volunteers, supported by the love and faith of his wife Rita and his children Anton and Mari, in His Call, My All: An African Drumbea, A Missionary's Heartbeat Hennie Keyter looks back at his life in the service of the Lord and forward to continuing His work for as long as God requires it of him.