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Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A listenable, two-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright. An ideal guide for students...

The most complete Books of Enoch audiobook collection available, presenting rare ancient texts found nowhere else. Carefully curated, translated and adapted for the modern listener. Together, these texts reveal the ancient cosmological framework the Bible presupposes but never fully explains.

Perhaps no figure in biblical scholarship has been the subject of more controversy and debate than Mary Magdalene.

Over 330,000 copies sold. This is the story of the church for today's listeners. Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements: characters, setting...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the acclaimed author of No god but God comes “a lucid, intelligent page-turner” (Los Angeles Times) that challenges long-held assumptions about Jesus. “Riveting . . . [Reza] Aslan synthesizes Scripture and scholarship to create an original account...

An uneasy spiritual sense has gripped many Christians; a profound sense that something is incomplete and disconnected within the body of church teaching; something elemental to our raison d’etre.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Chair of The Elders, and Chair of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, along with his daughter, the Reverend Mpho Tutu, offer a manual on the art of forgiveness—helping us to realize that we are all capable of healing and...

New York Times bestselling author and Bible expert Bart Ehrman reveals how Jesus’s divinity became dogma in the first few centuries of the early church. The claim at the heart of the Christian faith is that Jesus of Nazareth was, and is, God. But this is not what the original disciples...

Today in the West, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted, and responsible for many of society’s problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion....

Smith Wigglesworth reveals that the key to manifesting God's power is understanding this one essential key - how to let God's anointing rest upon you....

A major new work on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest sacred documents of Judaism, which reveals their surprising connections to early Christianity. “A luminous treatment of a fascinating subject! Highly recommended!”—Scott Hahn, author of The Fourth Cup From award-winning scholar John...

Beyond a mere introduction to great art, Van Gogh Has a Broken Heart is about loving to learn what art has to teach us about the wonder and struggle of being alive. Did you know that: Vincent van Gogh's attempt to start an artist's colony with Paul Gauguin lasted only nine weeks, ending in his...

How do art and faith intersect? How does art help us see our own lives more clearly? What can we understand about God and humanity by looking at the lives of artists? Striving for beauty, art also reveals what is broken. It presents us with the tremendous struggles and longings common to the...

Start Your 30-Day Journey to Master the Bible. For many people—regardless of their level of experience—the Bible can seem intimidating. Maybe you've tried to read or learn about the Bible in the past and found it hard to understand. Maybe you've been reading it for years, but you still lack...

In Did Jesus Exist? historian and Bible expert Bart Ehrman confronts the question, "Did Jesus exist at all?" Ehrman vigorously defends the historical Jesus, identifies the most historically reliable sources for best understanding Jesus’ mission and message, and offers a compelling portrait of...

In Beyond Belief, renowned religion scholar Elaine Pagels continues her groundbreaking examination of the earliest Christian texts, arguing for an ongoing assessment of faith and a questioning of religious orthodoxy. Spurred on by personal tragedy and new scholarship from an international group...

First published in 1525, Martin Luther's Bondage of the Will is acknowledged by theologians as one of the great masterpieces of the Reformation. It is Luther response to Desiderius Erasmus' Diatribe on Free Will, written in his direct and unique style, combining deep spirituality with humor.

With Meister Eckhart's Living Wisdom, James Finley, one of today's best-known teachers of the Christian contemplative tradition, invites us into Eckhart's insights....

The acclaimed author of Culture Warlords investigates the rise of the Christian Right over the last half-century that lays out the grim vision evangelicals are enforcing on our democracy. "An investigative triumph and a warning." —David Corn, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Russian...

At the approach of the first millennium, the Christians of Europe did not seem likely candidates for future greatness. In The Forge of Christendom, Tom Holland masterfully describes this remarkable new age....

Africa has played a decisive role in the formation of Christian culture from its infancy. Some of the most decisive intellectual achievements of Christianity were explored and understood in Africa before they were in Europe....

As the work at the heart of Christianity, the Bible is the spiritual guide for one out of every three people in the world....

Bestselling author Kevin DeYoung explores the history, meaning, and importance of the Nicene Creed.

A History of Western Philosophy and Theology is the fruit of John Frame's 45 years of teaching philosophical subjects. No other survey of the history of Western thought offers the same invigorating blend of expositional clarity, critical insight, and biblical wisdom....

Dive into the transformative power of the early church with The Fire is Not Optional: Recovering the Baptism of Jesus and the Message of the Early ...

If you've always wanted to read the Holy Fathers but don't know how to do it or where to start, How to Read the Holy Fathers: A Guide for Orthodox Christians is the perfect audiobook for you! In this audiobook, Fr. Joseph Lucas introduces readers to the beauty and complexity of the Church Fathers' writings, and he provides guidelines and tools for reading them with wisdom and discernment. He also offers advice on how to apply their works to your own spiritual life.

Today, affection for the Jewish people based on Romans 11 is thought to be an error rooted in the Post-war Consensus or Dispensationalism. But in this book Doug Wilson has assembled quotes from countless Reformed teachers, many untethered from the 20th century and its Left Behind series, each writing about what they believe the Bible really teaches about Romans 11. We must reject the mistakes made in 20th century theology. But we must not throw out our heritage as we do so.

In the fourth century, Christianity stood at a turning point. After centuries of persecution, the Church suddenly found itself near the center of imperial power. But instead of peace, a new conflict erupted—one that would shake the entire Christian world: Who is Jesus Christ? A Brief History of the Council of Nicaea traces the dramatic events that led to one of the most decisive moments in Church history. From the end of martyrdom and the rise of Constantine, to the Donatist controversy, the rise of Arius, and the theological battle that divided cities and bishops, this book brings the ...

This book argues that the old Trinitarian controversies are not dusty relics but live theological fault lines. It opens by defining Sabellianism as modalism—the claim that Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are not eternally distinct, but are merely different modes or manifestations of one divine subject. It then sets that against classical Trinitarianism, which insists on both the unity of God and the real distinction of Father, Son, and Spirit. From there, the book moves into the Pneumatomachians/Macedonians, showing that they denied the full deity of the Holy Spirit and were led by figures ...

Systematic Theology for Questioning Teens by James M. Carter is a practical and engaging Christian book for teens who want honest answers to real questions about God, the Bible, and faith. Written for teenagers who struggle with doubt, curiosity, confusion, or a desire to understand Christianity more deeply, this 52-week guide makes systematic theology clear, simple, and relevant to everyday life. Instead of dry academic language, James M. Carter breaks down core Christian doctrine into easy-to-follow lessons that help teens build a strong biblical foundation and grow in confidence. This ...

What did Paul really mean in 1 Corinthians 11? Was the head covering a temporary custom, a permanent ordinance, or something far deeper than modern readers often assume? Women and Head Coverings is a bold and reverent examination of one of the most neglected and uncomfortable subjects in Christian worship. Refusing both modern mockery and empty traditionalism, this book digs into the biblical text itself—tracing Paul’s argument through headship, creation, glory, shame, nature, and the presence of angels. It wrestles honestly with the strongest arguments on both sides and asks whether ...

THE BIBLE AND THE APOCRYPHA is a guided tour through the most misunderstood “extra books” in the biblical world—written for readers who want clarity without propaganda. “Apocrypha” is a slippery word: Catholics, Orthodox, Protestants, and scholars often mean different shelves when they say it. This book begins by untangling the vocabulary and then maps the terrain as it actually exists: overlapping libraries, layered traditions, and a long, complicated history of use, dispute, and reception. From there, it walks you through the real story behind the canon debate—Second Temple ...

Aquinas at Prayer draws attention to important aspects of Aquinas's life and work which have been all too often overlooked or forgotten. Today Aquinas is almost exclusively regarded as an outstanding scholastic philosopher and theologian. But what is little known is that Aquinas was, first and last, a teacher of the Bible - a Master of the Sacred Page. Moreover there is a distinctly mystical character to his theology. And, as a writer, he was not only a poet but, arguably, the greatest Latin poet of the Middle Ages.

Biblical History of Israel: Historical Foundations for Biblical Theology takes readers on a guided journey through the story of Israel from its beginnings in the ancient Near East to the growth of Jewish communities throughout the world under foreign empires. Written for high school and college students, this textbook uses history, archaeology, ancient inscriptions, and biblical texts to explain how Israel developed over time—through the patriarchs, the monarchy, exile, restoration, and cultural change. Rather than simply trying to force the Bible and history to match perfectly—or ...

Satan's most dangerous lies aren't found in obvious attacks on Christianity. They're hiding in your church's traditions, worship services, and the practices you've never questioned. In Deceived: Exposing Satan's Lies to the Church, Lew exposes eleven critical deceptions that have infiltrated modern Christianity across all denominations. Drawing from over 20 years of theological study and a journey from cultural religion to authentic faith, he reveals how the enemy doesn't just destroy the church from the outside, he corrupts it from within.