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Evidence For Jesus - Timeless Answers For Tough Questions About Christ (Paperback): Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell Evidence For Jesus - Timeless Answers For Tough Questions About Christ (Paperback)
Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell
R399 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R32 (8%) In Stock

Quick answers to tough questions about Jesus' life, ministry, and divinity.

Is there archeological proof that Jesus existed? Did Jesus ever actually claim to be God? Is Jesus really the only way? There's a good chance that every Christian will be asked tough questions like these at some point in their lives, whether from combative skeptics, curious seekers, or even doubts in their own minds.

To help followers of Christ answer questions quickly and confidently, Josh and Sean McDowell adapted the wisdom from their apologetics classic Evidence That Demands a Verdict into an accessible resource that provides answers to common questions about Jesus.

Evidence For Jesus answers these questions and more:

  • Is there evidence that Jesus was real?
  • Did Jesus ever actually claim to be God?
  • What makes Jesus unique from other religious figures?
  • Is Christianity a copycat religion?
  • What does the Old Testament teach about the coming Messiah?
  • Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
  • Why does the resurrection of Jesus matter?

Evidence for Jesus will equip brand new believers and lifelong Christians alike with time-tested rebuttals to defend their faith in Jesus against even the harshest critics.

We Who Wrestle With God - Perceptions Of The Divine (Hardcover): Jordan B. Peterson We Who Wrestle With God - Perceptions Of The Divine (Hardcover)
Jordan B. Peterson
R911 R755 Discovery Miles 7 550 Save R156 (17%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

A revolutionary new offering from Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, renowned psychologist and author of the global bestseller 12 Rules for Life.

In We Who Wrestle with God, Dr. Peterson guides us through the ancient, foundational stories of the Western world. In riveting detail, he analyzes the Biblical accounts of rebellion, sacrifice, suffering, and triumph that stabilize, inspire, and unite us culturally and psychologically. Adam and Eve and the eternal fall of mankind; the resentful and ultimately murderous war of Cain and Abel; the cataclysmic flood of Noah; the spectacular collapse of the Tower of Babel; Abraham’s terrible adventure; and the epic of Moses and the Israelites. What could such stories possibly mean? What force wrote and assembled them over the long centuries? How did they bring our spirits and the world together, and point us in the same direction?

It is time for us to understand such things, scientifically and spiritually; to become conscious of the structure of our souls and our societies; and to see ourselves and others as if for the first time.

Join Elijah as he discovers the Voice of God in the dictates of his own conscience and Jonah confronting hell itself in the belly of the whale because he failed to listen and act. Set yourself straight in intent, aim, and purpose as you begin to more deeply understand the structure of your society and your soul. Journey with Dr. Peterson through the greatest stories ever told.

Dare to wrestle with God.

Jesus the Game Changer (Discussion Guide) (Paperback): Karl Faase Jesus the Game Changer (Discussion Guide) (Paperback)
Karl Faase
R322 Discovery Miles 3 220 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Jesus Christ has made an indelible mark on human history and he continues to do so through his followers. Yet many people do not realise that the values western democracies are built on originate in the life and teaching of Jesus. This is the discussion guide that can be used alongside Jesus the Game Changer DVD. In the DVD series host Karl Faase travels to the UK, USA, India, Singapore and Australia interviewing over thirty authors, academics and modern-day game changers about how the life and teaching of Jesus changed the world and why it matters. The discussion guide follows the sessions in the DVD: 1. Jesus 2. Equality 3. Forgiveness 4. Women & Children 5. Democracy 6. Care 7. Leadership 8. Education & Health 9. Wealth 10. Reason & Science

Jesus the Jew (Hardcover): Geza Vermes Jesus the Jew (Hardcover)
Geza Vermes
R1,326 Discovery Miles 13 260 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

""'A painstakingly researched, meticulously documented, cogently reasoned and eminently readable book. It represents an important step forward in New Testament study which henceforward scholars, even if they do not agree with it will not be able to ignore.' Times Literary Supplement 'For those who are concerned to penetrate to the historical realities within the gospel records this is an extremely important book.' Expository Times 'Can only be described as epoch-making.' Jewish Chronicle"" In this, Geza Vermes' best known book, there emerges perhaps the closest portrayal that we have of a genuinely historical Jesus. Freed from the weight and onus of Christian doctrine or Jewish animus, Jesus here appears as a vividly human, yet profoundly misunderstood, figure, thoroughly grounded and contextualised within the extraordinary intellectual and cultural cross currents of his day. Jesus the Jew is a remarkable portrait by a brilliant scholar writing at the height of his powers, informed by insights from the New Testament, Jewish literature, and the Dead Sea Scrolls alike.

The Life of Jesus (Paperback): Alex Ben The Life of Jesus (Paperback)
Alex Ben
R245 R225 Discovery Miles 2 250 Save R20 (8%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days
The Martyr Lamb - Christ - The Representative of His People in All Ages (Paperback): Friedrich Krummacher The Martyr Lamb - Christ - The Representative of His People in All Ages (Paperback)
Friedrich Krummacher
R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Rock of Our Salvation - A Treatise on the Nature, Person, Offices, Work, Sufferings, and Glory of Jesus Christ (Paperback):... The Rock of Our Salvation - A Treatise on the Nature, Person, Offices, Work, Sufferings, and Glory of Jesus Christ (Paperback)
William Plumer
R349 Discovery Miles 3 490 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Magdalene Legacy - Exploring the Wounded Icon of Sexuality (Hardcover, New): Sandra M. Rushing The Magdalene Legacy - Exploring the Wounded Icon of Sexuality (Hardcover, New)
Sandra M. Rushing
R2,965 Discovery Miles 29 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Rushing's seminal work addresses the ways in which modern women struggle with holistic spirituality, sexuality, and anger. She employs the Mary Magdalene model as an archetype in which sexuality and spirituality are united. Using extra-canonical texts, Rushing explores the dynamics of the relationship between the Magdalene and Jesus, one that created tension within the collective and was excluded from the canon itself. The Magdalene, known as "the apostle to the apostles," has remained tainted through repressive scholarly action and deliberate distortion. Her historical treatment is paralleled for women today who wish to remain within the church but who experience a subtle, ongoing sexual bias. The author's blending of the sociological theory of Thorstein Veblen and the psychological constructs of Carl G. Jung is unique in its theological application.

The Miracles of Our Saviour - Expounded and Illustrated (Paperback): William MacKergo Taylor The Miracles of Our Saviour - Expounded and Illustrated (Paperback)
William MacKergo Taylor
R431 Discovery Miles 4 310 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
It's Me: Jesus - If Jesus Had Written an Autobiography... (Hardcover): David J. Aston It's Me: Jesus - If Jesus Had Written an Autobiography... (Hardcover)
David J. Aston
R700 Discovery Miles 7 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Lady Mary's Pilgrimage to South West Britain (Paperback): Caroline Harris The Lady Mary's Pilgrimage to South West Britain (Paperback)
Caroline Harris
R485 Discovery Miles 4 850 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Two thousand years ago the Lady Mary, the sacred 'Rose in the Heart', made pilgrimage to the mystical British Isles, with the boy Jesus, Naomi her daughter and Joseph of Arimathea. Her Holy Mission as designated by the Masters, was to reactivate the Cosmic Light at ancient Druidic sites, some which held an Atlantean Temple in the Etheric Realm. As 'instructed' by Mary and with Divine guidance, Caroline Harris has followed in her footsteps, travelling through ancient Dummonia - Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, performing sacred Ceremonies to revitalize that Light, and earth the ancient Temples. Intuitively received inspirational messages for the Aquarian Age, are offered from the Masters, Angelic Messengers and those from the Devic Kingdom. Among many subjects explored are: Britain - the New Jerusalem; Atlantis, Hyperborea and Lyonesse; the Ancient Wisdom; the Immaculate Conception; did Jesus die on the Cross?; the Lost Goddess; the Holy Grail; Celtic Christianity; Arthurian Tales; the Crystalline Grid; Ley Lines; Reincarnation; Unicorns; the Essenes; the Egyptian Mysteries; Aboriginal Wisdom, Thought Travel, plus Visions of Glastonbury. You will find this fascinating story, absorbing, enlightening and thought provoking, whatever your persuasion, and it will be of special interest to the dedicated Pilgrim and Light Worker.

Jesus and His World - The Archaeological Evidence (Paperback): Craig Evans Jesus and His World - The Archaeological Evidence (Paperback)
Craig Evans 1
R468 Discovery Miles 4 680 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

What does archaeology tell us about Jesus and the world in which he lived? How accurate are the Gospel accounts of first-century Galilee and Judea? Has the tomb of Jesus really been found? Informed by the latest archaeological research, and illustrated throughout with photographs of key findings, this fascinating book opens up the subject for people of all religious backgrounds. It will help readers gain a much clearer and more accurate picture of life in the Roman world during first century, and enable them to understand and critique the latest theories - both sober and sensational - about who Jesus was and what he stood for.

The Proud Tree (Paperback, New edition): Luane Roche The Proud Tree (Paperback, New edition)
Luane Roche; Illustrated by Chris Sharp, Jim Corbett
R188 R174 Discovery Miles 1 740 Save R14 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A proud and selfish tree, chosen to form the cross for Jesus's Crucifixion, is humbled as he watches the suffering Jesus endures.

The Power of Parable - How Fiction By Jesus Became Fiction About Jesus (Paperback): John Dominic Crossan The Power of Parable - How Fiction By Jesus Became Fiction About Jesus (Paperback)
John Dominic Crossan
R394 Discovery Miles 3 940 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Controversial new book by an internationally respected expert on Jesus and his time. Argues that Jesus' parables became the inspiration and model for the way he is presented in the Gospels.

Jesus Christ - The Truth (Paperback): J. John, Chris Walley Jesus Christ - The Truth (Paperback)
J. John, Chris Walley
R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Quest for the Historical Jesus after the Demise of Authenticity - Toward a Critical Realist Philosophy of History in Jesus... The Quest for the Historical Jesus after the Demise of Authenticity - Toward a Critical Realist Philosophy of History in Jesus Studies (Hardcover)
Jonathan Bernier
R4,576 Discovery Miles 45 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

For two centuries scholars have sought to discover the historical Jesus. Presently such scholarship is dominated not by the question 'Who was Jesus?' but rather 'How do we even go about answering the question, "Who was Jesus?"?' With this current situation in mind, Jonathan Bernier undertakes a two-fold task: one, to engage on the level of the philosophy of history with existing approaches to the study of the historical Jesus, most notably the criteria approach and the social memory approach; two, to work with the critical realism developed by Bernard Lonergan, introduced into New Testament studies by Ben F. Meyer, and advocated by N.T. Wright in order to develop a philosophy of history that can elucidate current debates within historical Jesus studies.

The Risen Christ - Jesus' Final Words on Earth (Paperback): Bill Weimer The Risen Christ - Jesus' Final Words on Earth (Paperback)
Bill Weimer
R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Jesus' words from the cross are not Jesus' last words on earth. Jesus appeared to his fearful and questioning disciples, encouraged them, and gave them his final instructions after his resurrection from the dead. In various settings and at different times, Jesus interacted with many of his followers to show them he was alive. His post resurrection dialogues with these women and men truly are Jesus' last words! You may have questions or doubts about faith. You may have discussed spiritual topics or talked with others about Jesus. You may sometimes feel religiously locked into past concepts or socially locked out from people-even embarrassed or fearful about how others perceive you and your spiritual beliefs or questions. You may wonder, Can Jesus really impact my life?

The Flesh Was Made Word - A Metahistorical Critique of the Contemporary Quest of the Historical Jesus (Hardcover, New): Susan... The Flesh Was Made Word - A Metahistorical Critique of the Contemporary Quest of the Historical Jesus (Hardcover, New)
Susan Lochrie Graham
R1,833 Discovery Miles 18 330 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The 'historical Jesus' still remains elusive. Who was Jesus? What really happened? How can we know for sure? The latest quest for the truth about him comes at a time marked by radical uncertainty and postmodern scepticism about master narratives, along with a loss of confidence in the traditional methods of historical analysis. In this context, Susan Lochrie Graham approaches the old debates from an entirely new direction. Armed with a 'metahistorical' approach adapted from the work of Hayden White, the philosopher of history, she reads the work of four representative historical Jesus writers: John P. Meier, N.T. Wright, Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza and John Dominic Crossan. The analysis brings to light the deep literary structures of their portraits, showing the differing plots and rhetorical concepts that shape them, and the types of argument that are deployed by each writer. This ground-breaking critical investigation exposes the theological and cultural meanings embedded in all historical Jesus writing, showing how narrative forms function ideologically. It concludes with fresh answers to questions both about the methods we use and about the social implications of the contemporary quest of the historical Jesus, and proposes different directions for future research.

The Testimony of the Exalted Jesus - The 'Testimony of Jesus' in the Book of Revelation (Hardcover): Sarah Underwood... The Testimony of the Exalted Jesus - The 'Testimony of Jesus' in the Book of Revelation (Hardcover)
Sarah Underwood Dixon
R4,576 Discovery Miles 45 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The interpretation of the phrase 'the testimony of Jesus' in the Book of Revelation has been the centre of much debate, with no clear consensus regarding its meaning. One of the most important but often neglected issues is whether or not the phrase can be read consistently across each instance of its occurrence. The opening lines of the Apocalypse clearly specify that 'the testimony of Jesus' is a moniker for the book of Revelation itself, indicating that the phrase is an internal self-reference to the book's own message. Nevertheless, most interpreters are reluctant to apply this interpretation to the phrase in other parts of the book, leading to varied and inconsistent interpretations of the phrase. Following the intratextual pattern of the apocalyptic books of Daniel and 1 Enoch we can see that it is entirely possible that 'the testimony of Jesus' is a reference to Revelation's own message, an interpretation which is then supported by Dixon's in-depth study of each of the passages in which the phrase occurs. The exploration of the rhetorical impact of interpreting the phrase in this way shows that 'the testimony of Jesus' is not just another title for John's writing, but is something that is given to and even characterizes those who hear the message of the Apocalypse.

The Crucifixion Of Jesus - A Forensic Inquiry (Hardcover, 2nd Edition): Frederick T Zugibe The Crucifixion Of Jesus - A Forensic Inquiry (Hardcover, 2nd Edition)
Frederick T Zugibe
R787 R736 Discovery Miles 7 360 Save R51 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In a language that is both precise and easy to understand, Dr. Zugibe presents his discoveries culled from years of exhaustive research. Documented with 95 illustrations that explore the impact of crucifixion on the body, he demonstrates the realities behind the crucifixion on the body, providing a virtual autopsy on Christ from across the centuries.

The Essential Jesus - 100 Readings Through the Bible's Greatest Story (Paperback): Whitney T. Kuniholm The Essential Jesus - 100 Readings Through the Bible's Greatest Story (Paperback)
Whitney T. Kuniholm
R664 R591 Discovery Miles 5 910 Save R73 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Jesus is the most influential person of human history. "Jesus never became a political, military or government leader; he never wanted to. He never owned a multinational corporation or acquired any wealth to speak of; he didn't need it. He never wrote a book, never staged a concert tour, never appeared on television and never had a radio talk show--or even his own blog. . . . What's so special about Jesus?" (from the introduction) Most of us know something about Jesus and are intrigued by him. Perhaps as a child we attended Sunday school, or when flipping channels we've heard TV preachers talk about Jesus. We may have even thought, I'd like to find out for myself what Jesus said and did so I can come to my own conclusions about him. But we haven't had the opportunity to take a closer look. The Essential Jesus by Whitney T. Kuniholm will help you discover who Jesus is and why he is so significant--even life-transforming. Through both Old and New Testament readings you will discover why God sent Jesus, what Jesus taught, how he treated people, why he did miracles, the meaning of his death, the significance of his resurrection, what the Bible says about his second coming and much more. Whether alone or in a group setting, you can discover for yourself what makes Jesus so special.

Jesus, Gnosis and Dogma (Hardcover): Riemer Roukema Jesus, Gnosis and Dogma (Hardcover)
Riemer Roukema; Translated by Saskia Deventer-Metz
R3,552 Discovery Miles 35 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days


In "Jesus, Gnosis and Dogma" Roukema investigates and assesses the various views of Jesus in early Christianity, basing his approach on a distinction between historical and theological statements about Jesus. Historical statements can be arrived at through a critical study of the earliest records, although Roukema recognizes that scholars differ widely here. Theological statements about Jesus are to do with what has been and is believed about him.
Roukema demonstrates that Gnostic traditions about Jesus mostly derive from the earlier traditions preserved in the New Testament writings and do not give a more accurate view of the historical Jesus. He shows that the view of Jesus as the divine Lord (Yahweh) and Son of God is inspired by an early Jewish pattern that was exploited by the very first Christians. In spite of some later dogmatic precisions, there is more continuity between the New Testament picture of Jesus and the Nicene creed than between the historical Jesus and the Jesus of early Gnosticism. Even the essence of the Trinitarian dogma appears to have Jewish roots.

Jesus' Literacy - Scribal Culture and the Teacher from Galilee (Hardcover, New): Chris Keith Jesus' Literacy - Scribal Culture and the Teacher from Galilee (Hardcover, New)
Chris Keith
R4,581 Discovery Miles 45 810 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Jesus' Literacy: Education and the Teacher from Galilee provides the first book-length treatment of the literate status of the Historical Jesus Despite many scholars' assumptions that Jesus was an illiterate peasant or, conversely, even a Pharisee none have critically engaged the evidence to ask 'Could Jesus read or write?' Some studies have attempted to provide a direct answer to the question using the limited primary evidence that exists. However, these previous attempts have not been sufficiently sensitive to the literary environment of Second Temple Judaism, an area that has seen significant scholarly progression in the last ten to fifteen years. They have provided unnuanced classifications of Jesus as either 'literate' or 'illiterate' rather than observing that literacy at this time did not fall into such monolithic categories. An additional contribution of this work will is in the area of criteria of authenticity in Historical Jesus studies. Emphasizing plausibility and the later effects of the Historical Jesus Chris L. Keith argues that the most plausible explanation for why the early Church remembered Jesus simultaneously as a literate Jewish teacher and an illiterate Jewish teacher was that he was able to convince his contemporaries of both realities. Formerly the Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement , a book series that explores the many aspects of New Testament study including historical perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural and contextual approaches. The Early Christianity in Context series, a part of JSNTS, examines the birth and development of early Christianity up to the end of the third century CE. The series places Christianity in its social, cultural, political and economic context. European Seminar on Christian Origins and Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus Supplement are also part of JSNTS.

Criteria for Authenticity in Historical-Jesus Research (Hardcover): Stanley E. Porter Criteria for Authenticity in Historical-Jesus Research (Hardcover)
Stanley E. Porter
R6,303 Discovery Miles 63 030 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Historical-Jesus research continues to captivate the interests of scholars, and recently, there has been renewed discussion of the criteria for authenticity. The first half of this volume reviews the state of play in historical-Jesus research and examines the criteria in particular. One chapter is devoted to the so-called 'Quests', and a second critically charts the development of the criteria in the light of form criticism. One of the conclusions of this part of the volume is that several criteria, especially those based on linguistics, need re-evaluation. The second half of the volume proposes three new criteria, based upon use of the Greek language. These criteria are: Greek language and its context; textual variance; and discourse features. The criteria are proposed as a way forward in historical-Jesus research.

Stumbling Toward Eternity - Losing & Finding Ourselves in the Cross of Jesus (Paperback): Josh White Stumbling Toward Eternity - Losing & Finding Ourselves in the Cross of Jesus (Paperback)
Josh White
R414 R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Save R28 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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