Winner of The PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2022 Shortlisted for The Wolfson History Prize 2022 A The Times Books of the Year 2022 Three thousand years ago, in the Southwest Asian lands we now call Israel and Palestine, a group of people worshipped a complex pantheon of deities, led by a father god called El. El had seventy children, who were gods in their own right. One of them was a minor storm deity, known as Yahweh. Yahweh had a body, a wife, offspring and colleagues. He fought monsters and mortals. He gorged on food and wine, wrote books, and took walks and naps. But he would become something far larger and far more abstract: the God of the great monotheistic religions. But as Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou reveals, God's cultural DNA stretches back centuries before the Bible was written, and persists in the tics and twitches of our own society, whether we are believers or not. The Bible has shaped our ideas about God and religion, but also our cultural preferences about human existence and experience; our concept of life and death; our attitude to sex and gender; our habits of eating and drinking; our understanding of history. Examining God's body, from his head to his hands, feet and genitals, she shows how the Western idea of God developed. She explores the places and artefacts that shaped our view of this singular God and the ancient religions and societies of the biblical world. And in doing so she analyses not only the origins of our oldest monotheistic religions, but also the origins of Western culture. Beautifully written, passionately argued and frequently controversial, God: An Anatomy is cultural history on a grand scale. 'Rivetingly fresh and stunning' - Sunday Times 'One of the most remarkable historians and communicators working today' - Dan Snow

For Christians, the Bible is a book inspired by God. Its eternal words are transmitted across the world by fallible human hands. Following Jesus’s departing instruction to go out into the world, the Bible has been a book in motion from its very beginnings, and every community it has encountered has read, heard, and seen the Bible through its own language and culture. 
 
In The Bible, Bruce Gordon tells the astounding story of the Bible’s journey around the globe and across more than two thousand years, showing how it has shaped and been shaped by changing beliefs and believers’ radically different needs. The Bible has been a tool for violence and oppression, and it has expressed hopes for liberation. God speaks with one voice, but the people who receive it are scattered and divided—found in desert monasteries and Chinese house churches, in Byzantine cathedrals and Guatemalan villages.
 
Breathtakingly global in scope, The Bible tells the story of this sacred book through the stories of its many and diverse human encounters, revealing not a static text but a living, dynamic cultural force.

Die Bybel Nuwe Lewende Vertaling (NLV) in grootdruk bied ’n unieke balans tussen noukeurigheid, akkuraatheid en lesersvriendelikheid en is reeds baie gewild by duisende lesers.

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Die Bybel Nuwe Lewende Vertaling (NLV) bied ’n unieke balans tussen noukeurigheid, akkuraatheid en lesersvriendelikheid en is reeds baie gewild by duisende lesers.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is comprehensive, user-friendly and versatile, providing the reader with an essential study tool for private devotions, teaching or preaching. Complete with over 500,000 Scripture references and parallel passages, this reference work contains the most exhaustive listing of biblical cross references available anywhere. For over a century this unique volume has been an essential tool--for the beginner wishing to be more biblically literate and for the scholar seeking greater depth and breadth of understanding. Comprehensive: - Reveals how Scripture interprets itself on every verse, topic and important word--from biblical promises, doctrines and historical issues to prophecies and their fulfillment - Supplies lists of verses that shed biblical light on the intent of each passage - Dates at the top of each page furnish a chronological framework for biblical people, places and events User-Friendly: - Organized according to the order of the books of the Bible, making it easier to locate any reference - With cross references located in one place, the Treasury is easier to use than Bibles with chain references - May be used with any Bible translation

The most popular modern-English Bible translation in a convenient, inexpensive edition for personal or ministry use featuring a military camo design.

The NIV Holy Bible, Compact is the perfect traveling companion for those serving in the military or anyone looking for a camo-print Bible. Its affordable price and compact size make it ideal for sharing God's Word with others. Expertly designed for the New International Version (NIV) text, Zondervan's exclusive NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface delivers a smooth reading experience.

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The KJV Super Giant Print Bible offers the classic King James Version in super giant print with a thematic Scripture verse finder, one-year Bible reading plan, full-color maps, a handy concordance, cross-referencing, the words of Christ in red and a presentation page, making it a Bible to be treasured for years to come.

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This New King James Version Bible includes center-column references and giant print text for an easy Bible reading experience. Thanks to the exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print (R) typeface in a giant print format, your eyes will discover a whole new level of comfort. But with the NKJV Giant Print Center-Column Reference Bible, you won't have to sacrifice study features for readability. Center-column references, book introductions, a concordance, and full-color maps make this the go-to Bible you'll look forward to reading. Presentation page is a special place to record a memory or note Bible book introductions provide a concise overview of the background and historical context of the book about to be read Center-column references allow you to find related passages quickly and easily 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 Easy-to-read extra-large 13.5-point NKJV Comfort Print

The moment things stop growing, they start dying. Not only is that true of every living thing, it is also true of the Christian life. So whether we have been a Christian for a short time or for many years, we need to keep growing; and if we don’t, we have already started dying. It is to help with this essential need for ongoing growth that The Spiritual Growth Bible™ has been created.

The informative articles, book introductions, character profiles, topical ties and cross-references will guide believers in this process of spiritual growth through increasing their knowledge and understanding of God’s Word. Based on the New Living Translation text, respected for its clarity and faithful rendering of the message of the original texts of Scripture in contemporary language, this Study Bible will be a practical and invaluable resource for both new and seasoned believers, Bible students, church leaders, pastors, personal or group Bible study and family devotional times.

Features:

• The complete text of the New Living Translation (NLT).
• Introductions to each book of the Bible, which provide a bird’s-eye view of each book’s content and key themes.
• 800+ sidebar articles will make the message of Scripture passages more understandable and highlight the lessons for spiritual growth.
• 80+ full-page articles focus on key aspects of spiritual growth and fundamental theological truths to help readers grow in their faith. Topics include God’s covenant with his people, the importance of worship, spiritual vitality, dealing with temptation, overcoming doubt, using money wisely, the parables of Jesus and prophecies that were fulfilled.
• 40+ character profiles of men and women in the Bible, such as Adam and Eve, Solomon, John the Baptist, Judas and Paul, explain what can be learned from their strengths, weaknesses, successes, and failures.
• 2300+ topical ties connect articles and Scripture passages that share a theme or spiritual growth topic.
• 1700+ cross-references indicate themes relating to spiritual growth.
• Topical index at the back of the Bible.
• Index of articles and authors acknowledge the Bible’s many authoritative contributors.
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Accuracy You Can Trust. Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Text, is now easier to read with Zondervan's exclusive NASB Comfort Print (R) typeface. This NASB Classic Reference Bible seamlessly pairs the text of Scripture in a double-column format together with a center-column reference system. The expanded set of cross-references and 17,000 translator notes make this the perfect study resource to carry with you. Features: The full text of the New American Standard Bible, 1995 Text Double-column, verse-by-verse format Center-column reference system featuring an expanded set of cross-references and 17,000 translator notes Words of Christ in red 14 in-text charts and maps Two satin ribbon markers Full-color presentation page Gilded page edges NASB concise concordance Eight pages of full-color maps Line-matched Bible text minimizes see-through Exclusive Zondervan NASB Comfort Print typeface 9.5-point print size

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® typeface delivers a smooth reading experience that complements the most widely read contemporary-English Bible translation.

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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