Reading Green: Tactical Considerations for Reading the Bible Ecologically operates on the premise that the Bible itself does not directly address the current ecological crisis and that expecting it to do so is anachronistic, for there was no ecological crisis on the agendas of biblical authors as they penned their works. The true challenge in the field is engaging biblical texts that do not present a positive ecological message (e.g., the stories of the flood and the plagues), or that seem to focus their messages so narrowly on human subjects and their interests that they marginalize or ignore the concerns of the other-than-human creation. To address this issue, this book provides a series of reading strategies which begin with the current ecological crisis. Present areas of interest, such as environmental racism and justice, film criticism, and reception history and exegesis, are employed to construct various approaches to mine the Bible for its contribution in addressing the current ecological crisis.

ESV Scripture Journal: Proverbs positions the full text of the book of Proverbs opposite lightly lined blank pages for recording notes and prayers-a great resource for personal Bible reading and reflection, group Bible studies, or sermon notes.

Informative... Reliable... Accessible First published more than a quarter century ago, The Catholic Bible: Personal Study Edition has long served readers eager for a reliable, accessible guide to lead them into the biblical text. Thumb-indexed for convenience, this third edition is fully revised and augmented with new study aids such as in-text essays on topics that enhance one's reading of the text. The "Reading Guides" that come before the text of the New American Bible Revised Edition - the translation used in the great majority of U.S. Catholic parishes - provide a concise, accessible overview of each individual book of the Bible, leading readers through the backgrounds, characters, and messages of all the books and their implications for our lives today. Lay people - individuals or members of study groups - students, and general readers will all find essential information in a form that is easy to use and organized for quick reference.

ESV Scripture Journal: Joshua positions the full text of the book of Joshua opposite lightly lined blank pages for recording notes and prayers-a great resource for personal Bible reading and reflection, group Bible studies, or sermon notes.

The ESV Journaling Bible provides the perfect way for you to keep a journal of your spiritual life right inside the Bible that you read and study each day. With covers and formats that look like the finest journals, the Journaling Bible features 2-inch ruled margins for writing observations, reflections, prayers, praises, notes, and journal entries. This unique Bible makes a great gift and lasting keepsake for anyone who values God's Word. Size: 6.25" x 7.25" 7.5-point type 1,088 pages 2" margins Ruled margins ideal for recording sermon notes, reflections, and prayers One-Year Bible Reading Plan Introductions and section headings for each Bible book Black letter text Ribbon marker

A quality, easy-to-read Bible at an affordable price is within your reach with the NIV Holy Bible, Soft Touch Edition. Expertly designed for the New International Version (NIV) text, Zondervan NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface delivers a smooth reading experience that complements the most widely read contemporary-English Bible translation.

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This Bible published in the classic King James Version includes cross references and extra-large print type allowing for an easy Bible reading experience. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size. The literary beauty of the King James Version and the most comfortable reading experience imaginable with Thomas Nelson's custom KJV font in a super-giant-print format. Don't miss anything God's Word has to offer with the KJV Super Giant Print Reference Bible. With a generous type size, end-of-page references, a concordance, words of Christ in red, and full-color maps, this Bible is designed for readability and serious study. Features Include: The Presentation page is a special place to personalize this special gift by recording a memory or note Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read End-of-page cross references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily Reading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year Miracles and parables of Jesus call out important events during Jesus' earthly ministry Concordance for looking up a word's occurrences throughout the Bible Full color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Ribbon markers make it easy to navigate and keep track of where you were reading Easy-to-read super giant 16-point KJV Comfort Print

"The Jesus Dynasty" offers a startling new interpretation of the life of Jesus and the origins of Christianity that is grounded in careful analysis of the earliest Christian documents and recent archaeological discoveries, including the much-discussed "Jesus family tomb."
In "The Jesus Dynasty," biblical scholar James Tabor brings us closer than ever to the historical Jesus. He explains the crucial relationship between Jesus, a royal descendant of David, and his relative John the Baptizer, a priestly descendant of Aaron and Jesus' teacher. When John was killed, several of his followers -- including Jesus' four brothers -- joined with Jesus, who continued John's mission, preaching the same apocalyptic message. After Jesus confronted the Roman authorities in Jerusalem and was crucified, his brother James succeeded him as the leader of the Jesus dynasty.
James Tabor has studied the earliest surviving documents of Christianity for more than thirty years and has participated in important archaeological excavations in Israel. His reconstruction of the life of Jesus and his followers, and of the early years of Christianity, will change our understanding of one of the most crucial moments in history.

The most accurate English translation of the Latin Vulgate available today. Quality Paperbound. With full color maps and presentation pages.

The ESV Study Bible, Personal Size retains all of the internationally best-selling original's 20,000 helpful study notes, 240 full-color maps and illustrations, charts, timelines, and introductions into a smaller size for easier transport.

Nick Page looks into some of the puzzles, mysteries, curiosities and conundrums of the Bible. This book looks at over 30 mysteries of the Bible. From well known questions like 'where is the Ark of the Covenant?' and 'Where was Jesus born?' to less often asked such as 'Did Jesus own a house?' Light-hearted but thoroughly-researched, fun and informative, entertaining and enlightening, Nick Page combines good humour and good scholarship to create a book of Biblical history that is like no other. So, if you've ever wondered 'just how tall was Zacchaeus?', or 'what was the date of the crucifixion?', or 'was Jesus an only child?', then this is the book for you.

Accuracy You Can Trust. Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read with Zondervan's exclusive NASB Comfort Print (R) typeface. Available in a variety of sophisticated designs, NASB Thinline Bibles give you the translation celebrated for faithfulness to the original biblical languages in a portable, easy-to-read format. Features: The full text of the New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition Exquisite, durable covers Less than one inch thick Double-column, verse-by-verse format Presentation page Two satin ribbon markers Words of Christ in red Exclusive Zondervan NASB Comfort Print typeface 9-point print size

The ESV Large Print Thinline Bible includes the entire ESV text in a readable, large type size, while maintaining a portable format at less than one inch thick, making it a great choice for easy transport.

The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by many writers over a vast time period, and yet it's the unified Word of God. The Open Bible offers clean and easy navigation through the connectivity of Scripture with a time-tested complete reference system trusted by millions. Plus, The Open Bible gives you even more access into the pages of the Word with book introductions and outlines to provide context and themes from beginning to end. Features include: Easy-to-navigate topical index displaying the connections between 8,000 plus names, places, concepts, events, and doctrines Interactive book introductions and outlines provide historical context, themes, and verse relationships within Scripture References include both verse and page number so anyone can find the Scriptures they need Visual Survey of the Bible illustrating an easy-to-follow diagram of Scripture The exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print (R) 9-point print size