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Jerusalem chronicles volume 1
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English
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Lazarus occupies a surprising position in the Gospel accounts. Widely known as the man Jesus raised from the dead, his story is actually much broader and richer than that. Living as he did at Bethany, near Jerusalem, Lazarus was uniquely placed to witness the swirl of events around Jesus. When Jesus Wept, the first novel in The Jerusalem Chronicles series by bestselling authors Bodie and Brock Thoene, unfolds the turbulent times in Judea during Jesus'...
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The most hilarious, charming, and entertaining of Mark Twain's later works, The Diaries of Adam and Eve collects in one volume "Extracts from Adam's Diary," first published in 1904, and "Eve's Diary," published in 1906 after Olivia Clemens's death. Ultimately an endearing love story, the diaries record the couple's initial ambivalence toward each other. While Adam observes that Eve "has such a rage for explaining," she muses, "He talks very little....
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Acts of faith volume 1
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English
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Leah, a young Jewess of mixed heritage, is secretly commissioned to discover the truth behind the death of an obscure rabbi in the Roman backwater of first-century Palestine while also being engulfed in her own turmoil--facing the prospect of an arranged marriage to a Roman soldier, Alban, who seems to care for nothing but his own ambitions as leader of the Roman garrison near Galilee.
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Zondervan
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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Discover everything you need to know about the lands where Jesus walked, Moses traveled, and Paul preached. Packed with multidimensional maps, photos, and charts, the Zondervan Essential Atlas of the Bible is designed to help you better understand the history and places of the Bible and its world. This full-color atlas is concise but thorough, perfect for Bible students, travelers to the Holy Land, or any reader of the Bible curious to find out more...
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Arrow Press
Pub. Date
[1990]
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English
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Though not a novel, this book weaves into one continuous story information from many sources -- including linguistics, archaeology, astronomy and other sciences; the Bible and other history; and ancient traditions and religions. It is neatly arranged within the timeline as given in the Bible. This excursion through an almost forgotten world provides startling insights on many old questions. Have history textbooks told us the truth? How did mankind...
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Hinges of history volume 2
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English
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"Taking us first to Sumer in the third millennium, Cahill explores a civilization in which life is seen - as it was in all ancient societies - as part of an endless cycle of birth and death: time perceived as a wheel, spinning ceaselessly, never altering its course - until the ancient Jews dramatically change that perception." "When Abraham hears the Voice of God speaking the unexpected words "Go forth," the concept of an unknown future takes hold...
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Daughters of the promised land volume 2
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English
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"Outspoken and fearless, Deborah has faith in God but struggles to see the potential her own life holds. As an Israelite woman, she'll marry, have a family, and seek to teach her children about Adonai--and those tasks seem to be more than enough to occupy her time. But God has another plan for her. Israel has been under the near constant terror of Canaan's armies for twenty years, and now God has called Deborah to deliver her people from this oppression....
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English
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Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, Reza Aslan sheds new light on one of history's most influential and enigmatic characters by examining Jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived: first-century Palestine, an age awash in apocalyptic fervor. Scores of Jewish prophets, preachers, and would-be messiahs wandered through the Holy Land, bearing messages from God. This was the age of zealotry--a fervent nationalism that made resistance...
9) Second touch
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A.D. chronicles volume 2
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English
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Be transported once again to the dark and tumultuous times of first-century Jerusalem. Return to the story of Peniel, the no-longer-blind beggar who still longs for the connection of home and family. Meet new characters like Lily, Cantor, and Rabbi Ahava, who hold on to hope in spite of their devastating affliction of leprosy. This book's rich and vibrant imagery will draw readers down the path to discover that we all need Yeshua's touch not only...
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Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2001.
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English
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The best of archeological and biblical traditions are brought together in chronological chapters to present a clear and integrated study of the history, art, architecture, languages, literature, and religions of biblical Israel and early Judaism and Christianity in their larger cultural contexts.
11) Third watch
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A.D. chronicles volume 3
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English
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From the wilderness of Sinai in the south to Mount Hermon in the north, the question of Yeshua of Nazareth's identity resounds across the ancient land of Israel. Even evil waits to hear the answer. It is in the very air, the storm, and the sea. Zahav, the lonely, unmarried daughter of an old rabbi, waits for the promised Messiah ... waits for love. Her heart is drawn toward Alexander and his young son, who is ravaged by evil forces. But can their...
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Cities of refuge volume 3
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English
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In 1380 BC, Rivkah flees Kedesh, refusing to marry her late husband's brother, Malakhi. Malakhi has loved Rivkah for years, but after her disappearance, he throws himself into the war against the Canaanites and must confront both of their wounds--including the secret that has kept her from returning.
14) A cry from Egypt
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Promised land volume 1
Publisher
Great Waters Press
Pub. Date
2013
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English
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"'Girls, get back!' Ezra shouted. His face was pale, but his eyes kindled with indignation as he stood in front of the girls protectively. Ezra dropped the pitchers in the sand and his hand flashed to a dagger, concealed under his tunic. Jarah's eyes grew wide. He could be killed for carrying a dagger! Jarah was a slave in Egypt. It was a dangerous place to be. Her work was exhausting and her family was torn between the gods of the Egyptians and the...
15) Fifth seal
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A.D. chronicles volume 5
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English
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Mary and Yosef begin their fateful journey to Jerusalem while King Herod ponders a prophecy about a rival to his throne.
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Cities of refuge volume 2
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English
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"Captured by raiders in 1388 B.C., Sofea narrowly escapes slavery. Bargaining her way to a city of refuge in Israel, she finds herself in more danger. Can she find safety in this city of strangers, accept their God as hers, and be satisfied with His justice instead of her own?"--
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Cities of refuge volume 4
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English
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"Strong-willed Tirzah wants to join her people in driving the enemy from the land of Israel and undergoes training for a secret mission inside the stronghold of Shechem. But soon after she has infiltrated the ruthless Aramean commander's kitchen, she makes a reckless decision that puts her and her allies in grave danger.Fresh off the battlefield, Liyam returns home to discover his beloved daughter is dead. After his vow to hunt down her killer leads...
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English
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"Young Bezalel is different from the other Israelite slaves in Egypt. He loves to collect stones, bugs, bits of string--these all seem beautiful to him. He keeps everything in his Beautiful Things Box and takes the box with him everywhere. Even when others make fun of him. And even when the Israelites flee Egypt and are forced to leave many of their possessions behind. As the Israelites wander in the desert, God asks them to build a very special house....
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Editorial CLIE
Pub. Date
[2022]
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Español
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"El CLIE Atlas Esencial de la Biblia de Carl G. Rasmussen es una mirada cercana y completa a las tierras de la Biblia. Descubra todo lo que necesita saber sobre las tierras por las que caminó Jesús, viajó Moisés y predicó Pablo. Repleto de mapas multidimensionales, fotos y gráficos, el Atlas Esencial de la Biblia de CLIE está diseñado para ayudarle a comprender mejor la historia y los lugares de la Biblia y su mundo. Este atlas a todo color...
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