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  • Reading Genesis

    INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of our greatest novelists and thinkers presents a radiant, thrilling interpretation of the book of Genesis.For generations, the book of Genesis has been treated by scholars as a collection of documents by various hands, expressing different factional interests, with borrowings from other ancient literatures that mark the text as derivative. In other words, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Early Prophets: Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings

    The Schocken Bible, Volume II

    Series series The Schocken Bible
    The story of ancient Israel, from the arrival in Canaan to the destruction of the Kingdom of Judah and the Babylonian exile some six centuries later, here is the highly anticipated second volumein Everett Fox’s landmark translation of the Hebrew Bible.The personalities who appear in the pages of The Early Prophets, and the political and moral dilemmas their stories illuminate, are part of the ... Read more

    $30.99 USD

  • The Hidden Book in the Bible

    Renowned biblical sleuth and scholar Richard Elliot Friedman reveals the first work of prose literature in the world-a 3000-year-old epic hidden within the books of the Hebrew Bible. Written by a single, masterful author but obscured by ancient editors and lost for millennia, this brilliant epic of love, deception, war, and redemption is a compelling account of humankind's complex relationship ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Walking the Bible

    A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses

    by Bruce Feiler ...
    “An instant classic. . . . A pure joy to read.” —Washington Post Book WorldBoth a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, Walking the Bible presents one man’s epic journey- by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel- through the greatest stories ever told. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mount Sinai to touching the burning bush, Bruce Feiler’s inspiring odyssey will forever change your view of ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Ezekiel (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible)

    Series series Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible
    Pastors and leaders of the classical church--such as Augustine, Calvin, Luther, and Wesley--interpreted the Bible theologically, believing Scripture as a whole witnessed to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Modern interpreters of the Bible questioned this premise. But in recent decades, a critical mass of theologians and biblical scholars has begun to reassert the priority of a theological reading of ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • Adam, Eve, and the Serpent

    Sex and Politics in Early Christianity

    by Elaine Pagels ...
    A National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author deepens and refreshes our view of early Christianity while casting a disturbing light on the evolution of the attitudes passed down to us."Confirms her reputation as both a scholar and a popular interpreter.... Continuously rewarding and illuminating." —The New York TimesHow did the early Christians come to believe that sex was ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Texts of Terror

    Literary-Feminist Readings of Biblical Narratives

    In this seminal work of biblical studies, renowned scholar Phyllis Trible focuses on four variations on the theme of terror in the Bible. By combining the discipline of literary criticism with the hermeneutics of feminism, she reinterprets the tragic stories of four women in ancient Israel: Hagar, Tamar, an unnamed concubine, and the daughter of Jephthah. In highlighting the silence, absence, and ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Majesty of God in the Old Testament

    A Guide for Preaching and Teaching

    This new book by a trusted Old Testament scholar directs the student and pastor to an aspect of biblical truth often lacking in contemporary preaching and teaching: God's unsurpassed majesty and greatness. Kaiser suggests that a key way to recapture this important doctrine in the pulpit is through the preaching of the Old Testament--itself an oft-neglected or mishandled discipline. By expositing ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Thru the Bible Vol. 18: Poetry (Psalms 42-89)

    Series Book 18 - Thru the Bible
    Radio messages from J. Vernon McGee delighted and enthralled listeners for years with simple, straightforward language and clear understanding of the Scripture. Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in a 60-volume set of commentaries that takes you from Genesis to Revelation with new understanding and insight. Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Essays on Ethics

    A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible

    Why was Abraham ordered to sacrifice his son? Was Jacob right in stealing the blessings? Why were we commanded to destroy Amalek? What was Moses’ sin in hitting the rock? And how did the Ten Commandments change the Jewish people, and humankind, for good? Essays on Ethics is the second companion volume to Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’s celebrated series Covenant & Conversation. Believing the Hebrew Bible ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Psalms, Books 2–3

    Series Book 21 - Wisdom Commentary Series
    Many readers are convinced that the Psalms are hopelessly “masculine,” especially given that seventy-three of the 150 psalms begin with headings linking them to King David. In this volume, Denise Dombkowski Hopkins sets stories about women in the Hebrew Bible alongside Psalms 42–89 as “intertexts” for interpretation. The stories of women such as Hannah, Rahab, Tamar, Bathsheba, Susanna, Judith, ... Read more

    $32.99 USD

  • A Year of Biblical Womanhood

    How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering Her Head, and Calling Her Husband Master

    Have you ever wondered what God truly expects of women? Is there really a prescription for biblical womanhood? Does the Bible's idea of womanhood have a place in modern Christianity? New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans embarks on a year-long study of what it means to live by the standards of biblical womanhood.Strong-willed and independent, Evans couldn't sew a button on a blouse ... Read more

    $17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Book of Job

    A History of Interpretation and a Commentary

    This book is the product of fifty years of scholarship. It consists of two main parts: the first is an essay on the history of interpreting the book of Job in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The second part is a commentary on the book. ... Read more

    $35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Nine Commandments

    Uncovering the Hidden Pattern of Crime and Punishment in the Hebrew Bible

    In a book certain to be as controversial as Harold Bloom's The Book of J and Elaine Pagels's The Gnostic Gospels, David Noel Freedman delves into the Old Testament and reveals a pattern of defiance of the Covenant with God that inexorably led to the downfall of the nation of Israel, the destruction of the Temple, and the banishment of survivors from the Promised Land. Book by book, from Exodus to ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Story of Joseph: Genesis 37-50

    Genesis, #4

    Series Book 4 - Genesis
    Explore Genesis 37-50 in "The Story of Joseph". This fascinating journey explores themes such as betrayal and redemption. Joseph's story is not complete without dreams. Dreams reveal to Joseph what he will face in the future. This includes both hard times, such as slavery, and positions of authority. Joseph walks the long, winding road to freedom trusting in God's plan. This excellent writing ... Read more

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  • Is God a Moral Monster?

    Making Sense of the Old Testament God

    by Paul Copan ...
    A recent string of popular-level books written by the New Atheists have leveled the accusation that the God of the Old Testament is nothing but a bully, a murderer, and a cosmic child abuser. This viewpoint is even making inroads into the church. How are Christians to respond to such accusations? And how are we to reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the two testaments ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Understanding Genesis 1-11: From Adam to Abraham

    Genesis, #1

    Series Book 1 - Genesis
    In Understanding Genesis, the author offers a Christ-centered, life-changing commentary on the first book of the Bible. This Expository Commentary, Daily Devotion, and Bible Study Guide provides a simple, non-academic commentary for laymen to understand and apply biblical truth to contemporary life. With this book, readers will encounter God through His Word, finding truth and faith in the Lord ... Read more

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  • Life Story of Jacob: Genesis 26-36

    Genesis, #3

    Series Book 3 - Genesis
    "Life of Jacob" by Dr. Andrew C S Koh is an inspiring devotional journey through Jacob's life from Genesis 26–36. Through daily devotional readings, Bible study guides, and thought-provoking questions, you will gain a deeper insight into Jacob and ultimately God's Word. Experience Jacob's journey of spiritual growth as you grow closer to God and gain more knowledge about His Word. Jacob will ... Read more

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  • Moses: Let My People Go

    Step into the pages of history's most captivating saga, where the struggle for freedom and faith takes center stage. In this compelling retelling of Exodus 1 to 20, journey alongside Moses and the Israelites as they defy the might of Pharaoh and embark on a profound quest for liberation.From the very first chapter, the Israelites' plight under the cruel hand of Pharaoh is vividly depicted, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Five Books of Moses: A Translation with Commentary

    by Robert Alter ...
    "A modern classic....Thrilling and constantly illuminating."—Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book WorldThrough a distinguished career of critical scholarship and translation, Robert Alter has equipped us to read the Hebrew Bible as a powerful, cohesive work of literature. In this landmark work, Alter's masterly translation and probing commentary combine to give contemporary readers the definitive ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Faith Journey of Abraham: Genesis 12-25

    Genesis, #2

    Series Book 2 - Genesis
    Experience the life of Abraham like never before in Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh's Faith Journey of Abraham. This Expository Commentary, Daily Devotion, and Bible Study Guide focuses on Genesis 12–25. It explores Abraham's faith journey and how it can still impact us today. It is easy to read and not academic. This book will convict, deepen, transform, mature, enrich, teach, and bless the reader's life. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Bible Jesus Read

    Why the Old Testament Matters

    by Philip Yancey ...
    Take a pilgrimage through some of the most challenging—and rewarding—parts of the Old Testament with bestselling author Philip Yancey.Because it is often daunting, many Christians approach Old Testament carefully. Or avoid it altogether. But each of the books of the Old Testament—"the Bible Jesus read"—contains an essential part of the story of grace."The more we comprehend the Old Testament," ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • King David

    The Real Life of the Man Who Ruled Israel

    David, King of the Jews, possessed every flaw and failing a mortal is capable of, yet men and women adored him and God showered him with many more blessings than he did Abraham or Moses. His sexual appetite and prowess were matched only by his violence, both on the battlefield and in the bedroom. A charismatic leader, exalted as "a man after God's own heart," he was also capable of deep cunning, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $10.99 USD

  • Life Without Lack

    Living in the Fullness of Psalm 23

    What would it be like to live without fear? Join renowned philosopher Dallas Willard as he shares the biblically-backed secret to living with true contentment, peace, and security.In Life Without Lack, Dallas Willard revolutionizes our understanding of Psalm 23 by taking this comfortably familiar passage and revealing its extraordinary promises: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want...Yea, ... Read more

    $11.99 USD